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3000 Leuven
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Computer algorithms to diagnose juvenile arthritis

12 March 2019
A team of scientists at VIB and KU Leuven developed a machine learning algorithm that can diagnose arthritis in children with almost 90% accuracy, purely on the basis of a blood test. The new findings open the door to the use of machine learning for faster diagnosis and personalised treatment.

Identical twin reveals new genetic cause of arthritis

24 January 2019
University Hospitals Leuven, VIB and KU Leuven has revealed a genetic defect that can cause a very early form of chronic inflammation of the joints. The research results can be a help in developing appropriate treatment for arthritis in children.

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Last edit: 9 January 2023