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AI Revolutionises Autoimmune Disease Prevention with Novel Genetic Prediction Tool
Liam Ball
January 09, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes
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AI has introduced a Genetic Progression Score (GPS) to predict autoimmune disease progression. This innovative tool combines genetic data with health records, increasing prediction accuracy significantly. By identifying at-risk individuals early, GPS enables timely interventions, potentially transforming disease management and offering hope for personalised medicine and health equity.
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) face higher risks of developing autoimmune liver diseases such as autoimmune hepatitis and primary sclerosing cholangitis. This study highlights the importance of monitoring IBD patients for these serious liver complications, offering hope through early detection and management possibilities to improve patient outcomes.
The study offers hope for children with autoimmune diseases by developing a model predicting mycophenolic acid exposure. Using the Wide&Deep model, accuracy is maintained with three blood samples, reducing discomfort. This method balances patient well-being with effective drug monitoring and support in paediatric care.
The study on autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) showed no increased risk of overall extrahepatic cancer compared to others. However, patients faced a higher chance of developing blood-related cancers like lymphoma and myeloma. Immunosuppressants did not influence this risk. This finding highlights a specific concern for AIH patients.
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