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Predicting High-Risk Colorectal Polyps in African Americans Using Pre-Colonoscopy Clinical Features: Machine Learning Model Development and Temporal Validation

Researchers developed machine learning models to predict high-risk colorectal polyps in African American patients using only pre-colonoscopy clinical features, potentially improving equitable access to preventive care. The study analyzed 4,681 patients for internal validation and 1,562 for external validation, employing multiple algorithms including neural networks, random forests, and XGBoost to stratify risk without invasive procedures.