Few things in life work out the first time you try them, and antidepressants are no exception. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, it’s not uncommon for patients to try at least two such medications before finding an effective one. But artificial intelligence is on its way to solving that problem.
Researchers at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va., have revamped MeAgainMeds.com, their free tool that uses AI to recommend antidepressants to patients based on demographics and medical history. Farrokh Alemi, PhD, a professor of health informatics at GMU’s College of Public Health, spearheaded the effort.
