Doctors diagnose more accurately than computers, says new research

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Despite all of the health apps, trackers and modern technology available to us, it seems nothing beats a visit to the doctor, according to research out this week from Harvard University. 

Carried out by researchers from Harvard Medical School, the team asked 234 internal medicine physicians to evaluate 45 clinical cases and make the most likely diagnosis of the condition, along with two additional possible diagnoses.