AI Influencing Precision Medicine but May Not Match the Hype

May 11, 2018

CLINICAL OMICS 

“Facial analysis company FDNA is leveraging AI for facial patterns, essentially automating the task that geneticists have used for years of looking for specific facial traits as clues to the basis of rare genetic diseases. What FDNA does via its facial recognition engine is to effectively broaden the base of available facial images used to reach a diagnosis.”

 

The article explores the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in advancing precision medicine, with particular attention to FDNA’s contributions. FDNA employs AI decision support tools to enhance the accuracy of personalized healthcare, analyzing complex genomic data to tailor treatments to individual patients. While challenges still exist, FDNA continues to drive progress in utilizing AI for more effective and personalized medical solutions.

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