How Two Companies Are Using AI to Treat Orphan Diseases

July 23, 2018

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“FDNA has developed an app called Face2Gene, that uses facial analysis and AI to analyze features on a patient’s face, compare them with a database, and from this provide a list of possible rare diseases.”

 

The article discusses on leveraging artificial intelligence to tackle orphan diseases. FDNA’s Face2Gene platform is prominently featured for its innovative use of AI and facial recognition technology to diagnose rare genetic disorders, commonly termed orphan disease. Face2Gene analyzes facial features to detect subtle patterns that indicate specific genetic conditions, significantly improving diagnostic accuracy and speed. The platform aids clinicians in shortening the diagnostic journey for patients with rare diseases, paving the way for timely and personalized treatments. The article emphasizes the transformative potential of AI-driven tools like Face2Gene in revolutionizing the care for orphan disease patients.

 

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