Predictive Analytics Model Forecasts Disease Spread, Trends
A predictive analytics model can forecast where disease will spread from an outbreak, in what patterns, and how quickly, according to a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of...Training, Privacy Key to Artificial Intelligence Use Post-COVID
In order for artificial intelligence to act as a public health tool after COVID-19, policymakers will need to increase training and validation of these solutions, as well as enhance data governance and...Gene Therapy Preserves Memory in Alzheimer’s Mouse Model
A team from University of California San Diego School of Medicine has leveraged gene therapy to preserve learning and memory in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s, indicating that the approach could...White House Announces Website to Advance Artificial Intelligence
The White House has launched AI.gov, a website that will be home to the National AI Initiative and ensure continued US leadership on artificial intelligence research and development. The National AI...$10.7M Grant Will Support Study of Genomic Data in Alzheimer’s
The University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis will lead a five-year, $10.7 million project that will explore the role of...Predictive Analytics Model Underperforms in Black Populations
A commonly used predictive analytics model that forecasts lung cancer risk underperforms in Black populations, suggesting the need for improved screenings and guidelines. In a study published in JAMA...Artificial Intelligence Powers Rapid COVID-19 Antibody Test
The University of Utah (the U) has partnered with ARUP Laboratories and Techcyte Inc. to develop NanoSpot.AI, a quick and simple COVID-19 antibody test fueled by artificial intelligence. NanoSpot.AI...Healthcare Orgs Aim to Expand Precision Medicine Research
Healthcare organizations are increasingly looking to expand their precision medicine and genomics research efforts, with two recent partnerships reflecting the industry’s aim to enhance these...CMS Announces Winner of Artificial Intelligence Challenge
CMS has announced ClosedLoop.ai as the winner and Geisinger as the runner-up in its Artificial Intelligence Health Outcomes Challenge, a multi-stage competition that began in 2019. The AI Health...Leveraging Data Visualization Tools to Promote Health Equity
While health equity has been a top priority among leaders in the industry for several years, the equitable distribution of resources became even more critical during COVID-19. From testing to care...Machine Learning Helps Choose Best Test for Chest Pain
Using machine learning, clinicians may be able to choose which imaging test to use for patients who may have coronary artery disease, a condition caused by plaque buildup in the arterial wall. Yale...Machine Learning Analyzes EHR Data to Uncover Kidney Disease
Machine learning can quickly analyze EHR data to identify chronic kidney disease, a condition which often goes undetected until it causes irreversible damage, a study published in npj Digital Medicine...Suicide Risk Prediction Models Could Perpetuate Racial Disparities
Suicide risk prediction models that perform well in the general population may not be as accurate for Black, American Indian, and Alaska Native people, potentially worsening ethnic and racial...Routine Genetic Testing May Impact Patient Outcomes, Survival
Many cardiomyopathies in children are the result of genetic mutations, making a strong case for routine genetic testing to improve patient outcomes, according to a study published in the Journal of the...Mobile App Uses Machine Learning to Screen Toddlers for Autism
A mobile app was able to distinguish toddlers diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder using machine learning, indicating that the technology could someday serve as a scalable early screening tool. In...Predictive Analytics Tool Accurately Detects Patient Deterioration
Researchers from Michigan Medicine have developed a predictive analytics model that can accurately identify patient deterioration for both general ward and COVID-19 patients. The algorithm was more...Using Data Analytics to Enhance Patient Engagement, Outreach
To ensure quality care delivery, patients must be active participants in their own health and well-being. Patient engagement is a critical part of the healthcare industry, and it’s essential for...Genomic Data May Advance Lung Cancer Precision Medicine
A study of genomic data in patients with advanced small-cell lung cancer provided new insights into the patterns of treatment resistance, potentially paving the way for precision medicine...Genetic Testing Lab to Advance Precision Medicine Therapies
The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine and UAB Hospital laboratories have launched the Genomic Diagnostics Lab (GDL), an effort to increase genetic testing and advance precision...Sponsored by Concord Technologies
