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Deep reinforcement learning in medical image analysis: methodological perspectives and challenges

Aug 2026 · International Journal of Data Science and Analysis · Vol 22 · 0 citations · 55 references

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A structured analysis and multi-dimensional taxonomy of DRL applications in medical imaging, highlighting the advantages and limitations of existing approaches and organizing the literature based on multiple dimensions, including medical data type, task category, and DRL techniques.

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