Vall d'Hebron creates 'digital twins' of patients to predict diseases and personalize treatments

The hospital is developing virtual replicas of patients to help doctors make more accurate diagnoses and tailor treatment plans.

The Vall d'Hebron hospital in Barcelona is working on a project to create digital twins of patients, which will allow doctors to simulate the progression of diseases and test treatment options in a virtual environment.

The digital twins will be based on real patient data, including medical histories, genetic information, and imaging scans.

This will enable doctors to make more accurate diagnoses and develop personalized treatment plans, potentially improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs.