Advanced computer programs that use machine learning are transforming the way medical research is done in Nova Scotia and around the world. A more advanced form of machine learning is often referred to as neural networks. He said the research would be almost impossible without a computer capable of machine learning. Depending on severity, it can result in poor vision or blindness, said Christopher McMaster, a Dalhousie professor of pharmacology. That test can tell the number of red blood cells, the number of white cells, platelets and other information.

Source: CBC News February 07, 2021 09:56 UTC