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title: Pediatric Medical Assistant
emoji: 🩺
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sdk: gradio
sdk_version: 5.39.0
app_file: app.py
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license: mit
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# 🩺 Pediatric Medical Assistant
An AI-powered medical assistant specialized in pediatric healthcare, powered by BioGPT and advanced medical knowledge retrieval.
## 🌟 Features
- **Medical Q&A**: Ask questions about pediatric health conditions, symptoms, and treatments
- **BioGPT Integration**: Powered by Microsoft's BioGPT, a medical language model trained on biomedical literature
- **Pediatric Focus**: Specialized knowledge base focused on children's health and medical conditions
- **Vector Search**: Advanced semantic search using sentence transformers and FAISS
- **Educational Content**: Provides evidence-based medical information for learning purposes
## 🚀 How to Use
1. **Ask Medical Questions**: Type your pediatric health questions in plain English
2. **Get AI Responses**: Receive evidence-based answers from the medical AI
3. **Explore Topics**: Ask about symptoms, treatments, prevention, and general pediatric health
### Example Questions:
- "What causes fever in children?"
- "How to treat a child's persistent cough?"
- "When should I be concerned about my baby's breathing?"
- "What are the signs of dehydration in infants?"
- "How can I prevent common childhood infections?"
## 🛠️ Technology Stack
- **AI Model**: BioGPT (Microsoft) - Medical language model
- **Embeddings**: Sentence Transformers for semantic search
- **Vector Database**: FAISS for efficient similarity search
- **Interface**: Gradio for user-friendly web interface
- **Deployment**: Hugging Face Spaces
## ⚠️ Important Disclaimer
**This tool is for educational and informational purposes only.**
- **Not Medical Advice**: The information provided is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment
- **Consult Professionals**: Always consult qualified healthcare professionals for:
- Medical emergencies
- Diagnosis and treatment decisions
- Personalized medical advice
- Medication guidance
- **Educational Use**: This AI assistant is designed to provide general medical education and should supplement, not replace, professional medical consultation
## 🔧 Technical Details
- **Model**: BioGPT-Large with fallback to base BioGPT
- **Knowledge Base**: Curated pediatric medical content
- **Search Method**: Hybrid vector + keyword search
- **Response Generation**: Context-aware medical responses
- **Safety**: Built-in disclaimers and safety reminders
## 📊 Performance
- **Response Time**: Typically 2-5 seconds
- **Knowledge Coverage**: Focused on pediatric medicine
- **Accuracy**: Based on medical literature training data
- **Availability**: 24/7 through Hugging Face Spaces
## 🏥 Medical Specialization
This assistant specializes in:
- Pediatric symptoms and conditions
- Common childhood illnesses
- Preventive care guidance
- When to seek medical attention
- General health education for parents and caregivers
## 📝 License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the license file for details.
## 🤝 Contributing
This is an educational project. For suggestions or improvements, please reach out through appropriate channels.
## 🔗 Related Resources
- [BioGPT Research Paper](https://arxiv.org/abs/2210.10341)
- [Hugging Face Transformers](https://huggingface.co/transformers/)
- [American Academy of Pediatrics](https://www.aap.org/)
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**Remember**: While this AI can provide helpful medical information, it cannot replace the expertise and judgment of trained healthcare professionals. Always prioritize professional medical care for your child's health needs. |