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Using AI to help physicians diagnose rare genetic diseases affecting children

Researchers successfully used an OpenAI reasoning model to identify rare genetic conditions in 18 pediatric patients who had previously remained undiagnosed. By analyzing complex medical records and clinical data, the system provided insights that helped doctors reach conclusions for these challenging cases. This demonstration suggests that advanced AI models may serve as effective diagnostic assistants for clinicians managing rare, difficult-to-detect disorders in children.

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