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Artificial intelligence in pediatric medical genetics and genomics
Jack A Meltzer1, Benjamin D Solomon
1Medical Genetics Branch, National Human Genome Research Institute, Bethesda, Maryland, USA.
Current Opinion in Pediatrics
|July 28, 2026
Summary
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming pediatric genomics by aiding in genetic condition diagnosis, laboratory testing, and patient management. Future AI advancements promise further significant changes in this specialized field.
Area of Science:
- Genomics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Pediatric Medicine
Background:
- Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly integrating into medicine and society.
- Its application in pediatric genomics is a key area of recent development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in AI.
- To examine the impact of AI on pediatric genomics.
Main Methods:
- Review of current AI applications and definitions.
- Analysis of AI's role in various aspects of pediatric genomics.
Main Results:
- AI aids in identifying genetic conditions and supports diagnosis.
- AI is being implemented in genetic testing processes.
- AI developments assist in patient management and research for novel treatments.
Conclusions:
- AI is poised to dramatically change the field of pediatrics.
- AI's influence on pediatric genomics is multifaceted and evolving.
- Future AI discoveries will likely lead to expanded applications in this field.
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