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AI can identify rare genetic disorders by the shape of someone’s face

7 January 2019

Doctors use facial features to diagnose common genetic disorders, but that’s tricky to do with some rare ones – artificial intelligence can help

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Data-driven medicine is welcome but patients must always come first

17 October 2018

As AI, robots and face recognition find a place in medicine we must ensure people’s data is not misused, as good healthcare is always based on trust

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