January 8, 2019
Becker’s Hospital Review
“A new artificial intelligence algorithm can detect whether a patient has a genetic condition using just a photo of their face. FDNA, a Boston-based company attempting to use AI and facial analysis to help physicians diagnose genetic diseases. The researchers reviewed a collection of experiments testing how well an algorithm dubbed DeepGestalt detected genetic conditions compared to diagnoses from clinicians.”
The article highlights FDNA’s innovative AI algorithm that detects genetic conditions using just a photo of a patient’s face. The technology, embedded in FDNA‘s Face2Gene platform, analyzes facial features to identify phenotypic markers associated with various genetic disorders. Utilizing an extensive database and machine learning, the AI can quickly and precisely diagnose conditions that traditional methods might overlook. This advancement promises earlier interventions and improved treatment strategies for patients with genetic conditions. The article shows the transformative potential of FDNA’s approach, paving the way for more precise and non-invasive decision-support tools in healthcare.
