Medical Data Articles
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Data-Driven Surgical Education: A Conversation with Dr. Peter Nau
In the ever-evolving field of surgery, the integration of data and technology has ushered in a new era of surgical training and education, where precision and proficiency are elevated. We recently had the privilege of speaking with Peter Nau, MD, MS, FACS, Clinical Professor of Surgery-Gastrointestinal, Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, Surgical Director of the Digestive Health Center, ...
By Caresyntax
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Monetizing Medical Data: Zwanger Pesiri Radiology - Case Study
Zwanger Pesiri Radiology is an innovative chain of 32 outpatient radiology centers that stretch across Long Island and New York City. Unlike many groups of imaging centers, they aren’t affiliated with any hospitals and so don’t benefit from hospital reimbursement rates or referrals. ...
By Segmed, Inc.
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Barriers to data sharing in today’s healthcare landscape
In today’s healthcare environment, the general consensus is that the exchange and flow of data is crucial and beneficial to developing better care of the patients. Healthcare information exchanges (HIEs), as an example, have shown to be effective in improving public health, reducing healthcare redundancies, and providing clinical providers with more support tools in their day-to-day work. ...
By Segmed, Inc.
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Seller beware? Why healthcare organizations are hesitant to sell their data
There are many reasons why healthcare organizations are hesitant to sell their data. For one, they may feel like they are giving up too much control over their data. Once sold, how will they know where it may end up? Will the company that purchases the data turn around and resell it? To what types of companies? How many times? In this blog post, we will explore some of the reasons why healthcare ...
By Segmed, Inc.
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Taking Medical Coding to the next level with AI and Machine Learning
Accuracy in medical coding is a vital aspect in aiding clinical trial operation success. It has presented an excellent opportunity for medical coders, working hand-in-hand with AI-enhanced computer-assisted coding systems, to quickly identify and validate the correct codes. Using natural language processing (NLP) and advanced Machine Learning algorithms, AI is transforming medical coding by ...
By Clinion
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Computer Vision for Medical and Healthcare Imaging Solutions
There are a ton of practical uses for computer vision at present times. One industry where this technology is increasingly useful in healthcare. It is impossible to exaggerate the value of computer vision services in the medical field. Its methods continue to be used more widely since they have demonstrated excellent utility in numerous medical contexts, including surgical planning and medical ...
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When IT and OT converge: Paving the way for smarter healthcare
Good decision-making relies on good information. That’s why data collection is so important to businesses of all types. In healthcare, it can literally be a life-and-death concern. Currently, two data-related trends are delivering new levels of optimization in hospitals with the potential to vastly improve operations and safety: The convergence of information technology (IT) systems ...
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Medication Adherence Data Used Proactively in Clinical Trials
From clinical trial enrollment through completion, understanding medication adherence is critical to data integrity and AiCure offers a competitive edge where traditional methods fall short. To ensure trial participants are complying with dosing regimens, sites often rely on traditional patient reported outcome systems with participant diaries, which can be unreliable. Also in common use are ...
By AiCure
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Finite Element Study of a Lumbar Intervertebral Disc Nucleus Replacement Device
Nucleus replacement technologies are a minimally invasive alternative to spinal fusion and total disc replacement that have the potential to reduce pain and restore motion for patients with degenerative disc disease. Finite element modeling can be used to determine the biomechanics associated with nucleus replacement technologies. The current study focuses on a new nucleus replacement device ...
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How 4D Path and PathPresenter aim to further AI-enabled digital pathology for breast tumor profiling
The digital pathology software company PathPresenter (Montville, New Jersey) and the precision oncology platform firm 4D Path have entered into a partnership that could improve the diagnostic accuracy of breast tumor profiling. PathPresenter has developed a digital workflow tool for clinicians, pathologists and pharma companies to aggregate medical data. ...
By 4D Path Inc.
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Robust cybersecurity protection for hospitals requires a combination of education and technology tools
Across industries, the Internet of Things (IoT) is driving significant investment in projects that integrate smart devices, big data, analytics, and other digitization-related tools. Healthcare institutions are no exception. Hospitals benefit from this advanced connectivity through increased efficiencies, lower costs, and better patient care. As more building infrastructure gets connected; ...
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Exploring Knowledge Graphs for COVID-19 Drug Discovery
Today, there are only a few therapies approved to treat COVID-19, but while novel therapies can take decades and billions of dollars to develop, are there opportunities to repurpose existing drugs for new therapies? Our latest whitepaper showcases how CAS Knowledge Graphs reveal new connections and insights that identify drugs to potentially repurpose. Drug repurposing is critical for faster ...
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‘First In-Heart Microcomputer,’ EVAR Suture-Delivery Catheter Named Top CRT Innovations
The “world’s first in-heart microcomputer” and an endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) suture-delivery catheter were recognized Saturday as the best innovations of CRT 2021 Virtual. The judges chose the V-LAP implantable microcomputer (Vectorious Medical Technologies Ltd.), presented by Tal Hasin, MD, of Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem. CRT audience members voted for ...
By Vectorious
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RARE ANSWERS™: A System to Improve Patient Outcomes - Case study
At Alexion, our mission is to transform the lives of people affected by rare diseases and devastating conditions. In addition to developing and delivering life-changing medicines, this mission drives us to seek opportunities to advance innovative solutions to system-wide challenges faced by rare disease patients, such as the “diagnostic odyssey.” What is the Diagnostic Odyssey? ...
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Genetic Link to Parkinson`s Disease Is Best Hope for the Future in Rare Disease
Collaboration Announced Between Researchers at University of California Irvine and Population Diagnostics, Inc. at Rare Disease Event in Southern California The Spooner Girls Foundation , University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, (UCI) and Population Diagnostics, Inc. (PDx), announced today a collaborative research initiative focused on the NUBPL gene at the Spooner family’s ...
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Automated registry design principles
The present paper applies economic, mathematical, systemic, organisational, and technical principles to develop the automated registries. The obligatory application of effective directive materials and information technology standards is underlined. Every medical statistics study has to take into account the important issues of data acquisition, verification, storage, and processing. All these ...
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The impact of variability in the risk of disease exemplified by diagnosing diabetes mellitus based on ADA and WHO criteria as gold standard
The diagnosis of clinically mute diabetes mellitus (DM) is based on a nominal concentration of fasting peripheral venous plasma glucose (f-vPG) at ≥7.0mmol/l, to be exceeded by first and confirmatory measurement. Aim: to identify error sources in the clinical use of biochemical data, to use the diagnostic concept for clinically mute DM. Materials and methods: error contributors were established. ...
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Technology acquisition decision making revisited: lessons learned in an age of environmental uncertainty
High technology medical innovation remains implicated as one of the most significant driving forces behind the high costs of health care in the USA. In addition, health care organisations are faced with an increasingly complex and uncertain environment. How do these factors interrelate to affect decisions made to acquire high cost medical technology? Data was collected from hospitals in three ...
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