AI tools help diagnose 18 children with previously undiagnosed rare diseases, Boston Children's Hospital study finds
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Rachel Sacks
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New research from Boston Children's Hospital demonstrates that AI tools successfully diagnosed 18 children with previously undiagnosed rare diseases. The AI systems analyzed genetic data and medical records to identify conditions that had eluded doctors, potentially reducing the diagnostic timeline for children with rare illnesses from years to much shorter periods. The research highlights AI's potential as a powerful diagnostic aid when used under proper medical supervision.
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Twitter / XAI tools help diagnose 18 children with previously undiagnosed rare diseases, Boston Children's Hospital study findsnypost.comKey quotes
· 2 pulledOnline chatbots have been known to dole out pretty questionable health advice — which, at its worst, has sent people to the ER. But in the right hands — that is, doctors' hands — the tools have proven to be able to accomplish what doctors can't on their own.
With the help of these tools, children with rare illnesses and symptoms may now find answers in a much shorter time frame than before.
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