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New AI tool may help physicians diagnose rare diseases like AADC

Researchers in Germany are creating an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to help physicians diagnose rare diseases, such as aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency, and connect their patients to specialists. “At the end of the project, physicians will be able to upload a patient’s symptoms and medical results onto…

OneMedNet expands capabilities with real-world rare disease data

OneMedNet, a provider of real-world healthcare imaging data, will expand its capabilities to enable secure collaboration for researchers investigating rare diseases and other complex medical questions. By providing de-identified, curated datasets, OneMedNet hopes to fuel innovation around rare diseases like aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency. The company’s…

AI chatbot aims to improve diagnosis for rare disorders

Researchers at Oregon State University are developing an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot to help doctors diagnose rare disorders like aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency. “In the long term, I’m convinced that AI will have a profound impact on health care,” Stephen Ramsey, PhD, associate professor of…

NORD scientific symposium aims to advance rare disease research

The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) will host its first rare disease scientific symposium, in hopes of advancing rare disease research. The NORD Rare Disease Scientific Symposium will be held June 2-3 in Washington. Online registration is available. The symposium “offers a rare opportunity to bring together…

NORD launches website to help people navigate health insurance

The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) has launched NORD Claim Your Care, a digital tool meant to help people living with rare diseases, including aromatic l-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency, navigate health insurance. NORD Claim Your Care is an online resource for people with rare diseases…