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It's not unusual to fumble when trying to recall one's family medical history --especially in the absence of integrated electronic health records (EHRs). But those cumbersome forms and recitations help doctors to predict patients' risks for disease later in life, especially for partially heritable afflictions, such as breast or colorectal cancers.

Computer maker says Watson can speed diagnosis and help doctors make better treatment decisions