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29 April, 2025

Money Times

“No setor da saúde, a IA tem desempenhado um papel essencial no diagnóstico precoce de doenças raras. Um exemplo impressionante é o Face2Gene, aplicativo desenvolvido pela startup americana FDNA, que utiliza reconhecimento facial para identificar síndromes genéticas a partir de simples fotos dos pacientes. A plataforma foi ainda mais aperfeiçoada com algoritmos de deep learning, capazes de analisar imagens médicas, padrões genéticos e sinais sutis para sugerir diagnósticos em questão de minutos. Essa inovação não apenas acelera o tratamento, mas também salva vidas, principalmente em casos que exigem intervenção rápida.”

 

The article highlights creative and innovative uses of artificial intelligence (AI) across different sectors. One notable example is FDNA’s Face2Gene platform, which utilizes facial recognition to expedite the diagnosis of developmental and genetic disorders.​ FDNA, established in 2011, developed Face2Gene to assist clinicians in diagnosing genetic conditions by analyzing facial features. The platform employs AI algorithms like DeepGestalt and GestaltMatcher to compare patient photos against a vast database, enhancing diagnostic accuracy even for ultra-rare diseases. With a global user base across over 130 countries, Face2Gene exemplifies how AI can transform medical diagnostics by providing rapid, non-invasive assessments.

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