Artificial intelligence and machine learning in immunohematology: an expert overview of emerging tools for precision transfusion medicine
By: Soumya Das, Rounak Dubey and Parag Fulzele
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/immunohematology-2026-014 | Journal eISSN: 1930-3955 | Journal ISSN: 0894-203X
Language: English
Page range: 82 - 85
Published online: Oct 11, 2026
Published in print: Sep 1, 2026
Published by: American National Red Cross
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year
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