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The First Months of Life of ChatGPT and Its Impact in Healthcare: A Bibliometric Analysis of the Current Literature

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We aimed to evaluate current trends and future directions in the field of AI research since ChatGPT was launched. We performed a bibliometric analysis of the literature published during the first 7 months of the life of ChatGPT since its introduction, updated to July 1st, 2023. Seven hundred and twenty-four (724) articles were retrieved. This analysis highlights a significant increase in publications exploring ChatGPT use across various medical disciplines, indicating its expanding relevance in healthcare. A decline proportion of studies focusing on ethical considerations was observed. Simultaneously, there was a steady increase in studies focused on the exploration of possible applications of ChatGPT. As ChatGPT applications continue to expand, ongoing vigilance and collaborative efforts to optimize ChatGPT performance are essential in harnessing the benefits while mitigating the risks of AI use in healthcare.

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  1. Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 1350 Locust Street, G103, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA

    Mario Alessandri-Bonetti, Hilary Y. Liu, Vu T. Nguyen & Francesco M. Egro

  2. Department of Orthopedics, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Milan, Italy

    Riccardo Giorgino

  3. Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 3550 Terrace Street 6B Scaife Hall, Pittsburgh, PA, 15261, USA

    Francesco M. Egro

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Alessandri-Bonetti, M., Liu, H.Y., Giorgino, R. et al. The First Months of Life of ChatGPT and Its Impact in Healthcare: A Bibliometric Analysis of the Current Literature. Ann Biomed Eng 52, 1107–1110 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10439-023-03325-8

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