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Use of computers in dysmorphology.

J H Diliberti¹

¹Department of Pediatrics, Emanuel Hospital, Portland, Oregon.

Journal of Medical Genetics

|July 1, 1988

Summary

Digital computers are increasingly used in clinical genetics, offering powerful tools for dysmorphologists. Advancements in areas like syndrome databases and image processing enhance diagnostic capabilities.

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Area of Science:

Clinical Genetics
Bioinformatics
Medical Informatics

Background:

Digital computers' increasing power and decreasing cost.
Growing exploration of computerised applications in clinical genetics by dysmorphologists.

Purpose of the Study:

Review computerised applications in clinical genetics.
Analyze dysmorphologist tasks and design appropriate computer tools.
Highlight potential future developments in the field.

Main Methods:

Review of existing applications in syndrome databases, expert systems, literature searches, image processing, and pattern recognition.
Analysis of dysmorphologist tasks.
Consideration of computer principles and software design.

Main Results:

Identification of key areas: syndrome databases, expert systems, literature searches, image processing, and pattern recognition.
Emphasis on designing computer tools as aids for dysmorphologists.
Recognition of computers' potential to manipulate vast data for improved diagnostics.

Conclusions:

Computerised tools are becoming essential for dysmorphologists.
Future developments will likely yield more powerful computational aids.
Appropriate tool design is crucial for effective integration into clinical practice.

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