Analytics Technologies

Machine Learning Catches Multiple Sclerosis-Related Gait Issues

by Jessica Kent

Machine learning could help providers monitor and predict multiple sclerosis disease progression in individual patients, according to a study published in Institute of Electrical and Electronics...

Data Sharing, Diversity Key to Accelerating Precision Medicine

by Jessica Kent

Enhanced data sharing and increased diversity will help accelerate precision medicine efforts and establish a more equitable healthcare industry, according to a new commentary published in Cell. In...

Artificial Intelligence Mines EHR Data to Improve Diagnoses

by Jessica Kent

An artificial intelligence algorithm is able to mine EHR data and suggest the best diagnostic approaches, leading to enhanced diagnoses and treatments, according to a study published in the Journal of...

How a Digital Platform Provides Genomic Data at the Point of Care

by Jessica Kent

The emergence of next-generation sequencing technology has led to widespread genomic testing and the availability of genomic data, providing a way for clinicians and patients to better understand...

Data Analytics Model Accurately Determines Impact of Cancer Drugs

by Jessica Kent

Using a new data analytics approach, researchers could enhance cancer drug response predictions by accounting for overlooked variation across and within cancer types, a study published in PLOS...

Predictive Analytics Tool Forecasts Post-Surgical Complications

by Jessica Kent

Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University have developed a predictive analytics tool that can forecast the risk of post-surgical complications, helping providers to deliver more proactive, preventive...

Data Analytics Model Gauges False-Negative Rate for COVID-19 Tests

by Jessica Kent

A data analytics model could help researchers evaluate the false-negative rate of COVID-19 tests by comparing the sensitivity of different viral DNA test kits, according to a study published in...

Google Opens Office in MN to Enhance Mayo Clinic Partnership

by Jessica Kent

Google has announced its first office in Rochester, Minnesota, a new space that will help the tech giant deepen its long-term strategic partnership with Mayo Clinic. The two organizations launched...

Framework Enables Real-Time Data Analytics During Pandemic

by Jessica Kent

Scientists at the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center (NERSC) at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) at SLAC National Accelerator...

Health Providers Partner to Create Big Data Analytics Platform

by Jessica Kent

Fourteen leading healthcare providers are partnering to form Truveta, a new company that will leverage big data analytics for enhanced care insights. Providers involved in the effort include...

Machine Learning Identifies Existing Drugs to Treat COVID-19

by Jessica Kent

Machine learning could help detect existing drugs that could help fight COVID-19, particularly in elderly populations, a study published in Nature Communications revealed. One of the many major...

Building a Predictive Analytics Tool to Triage COVID-19 Patients

by Jessica Kent

Of the many truths brought to light during the pandemic, the importance of providers’ voices is among the most consequential. The experiences and daily operations of frontline healthcare workers...

Real-Time Data Dashboard Tracks Quantity of Vaccines Administered

by Jessica Kent

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and PathCheck Foundation have developed an interactive, real-time data dashboard to track the quantity of COVID-19 vaccines administered in the US and...

Precision Medicine Platform Aims to Advance Cancer Gene Therapies

by Jessica Kent

A team from Cleveland Clinic has developed a precision medicine platform designed to accelerate cancer gene therapies and genome-informed drug discovery. In a study published in Nature Genetics,...

How Data Analytics Can Help Manage Intensive Care Unit Capacity

by Jessica Kent

Data analytics tools have proven to be valuable assets in several areas of healthcare. From disease detection to workflow optimization, advanced analytics solutions have the potential to increase care...

Machine Learning Model Shows Higher COVID-19 Cases Than Reported

by Jessica Kent

Since the pandemic began, experts have looked to daily counts of laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths in an effort to contain the virus. Now, a machine learning algorithm has revealed that...

Predictive Analytics Warns of Potential Complications from COVID-19

by Jessica Kent

A team from UVA Health has developed a predictive analytics tool that can determine COVID-19 patients’ risk of experiencing an adverse event over the next 12 hours. The tool, called CoMET, uses...

New ONC Challenge Promotes Big Data Analytics Development

by Jessica Kent

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) has launched the Synthetic Health Data Challenge, an effort to encourage the development of big data analytics tools using...

2021 Will Bring AI, Social Determinants of Health into Focus

by Jessica Kent

After a turbulent, momentous year, many rang in 2021 eager for a fresh start. In healthcare, however, some things will remain the same: namely, the significance of artificial intelligence and social...

Data Analytics Shows Little Gain in COVID-19 Vaccine Prioritization

by Jessica Kent

Using data analytics, a team of researchers simulated a representation of the COVID-19 pandemic in the town of New Rochelle, New York – and found that it may not be effective to prioritize...