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There is a LOT of chemical information which is gleaned from a blood test. It's a chemical puzzle, the picture of which physicians often fail to assimilate into a solid diagnosis. This is where machine-learning algorithms can excel. In a recent study (https://arxiv.org/ftp/arxiv/papers/1708/1708.00253.pdf), researchers have shown the power of using a machine-learning algorithm to diagnose disease by the unique chemical fingerprint of a blood test panel.
In the future, this is going to save many of us a LOT of grief. We will have early indication of disease. There will be no need for second opinions. Get a blood test, take a photo of it with your smartphone and BAM, diagnosis with a lower percentage of error than that of the best doctors.
The reason I'm excited about this is that with overpriced medical care, this is going to give power back to the consumer. It's our health and our life and we should never have to pay for a doctor's incompetence.
In the future, this is going to save many of us a LOT of grief. We will have early indication of disease. There will be no need for second opinions. Get a blood test, take a photo of it with your smartphone and BAM, diagnosis with a lower percentage of error than that of the best doctors.
The reason I'm excited about this is that with overpriced medical care, this is going to give power back to the consumer. It's our health and our life and we should never have to pay for a doctor's incompetence.