Preventive Care

Genetic Mutation Data Indicates Ovarian Cancer Risk 

by Erin McNemar, MPA

Cedars Sinai scientists have found the origins of a common ovarian cancer by modeling fallopian tube tissue, allowing physicians to determine how genetic mutations increase an individual’s...

How Population Health, Risk Stratification Support Value-Based Care 

by Erin McNemar, MPA

During the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations witnessed the consequences of fee-for-service as providers and patients struggled with communication and revenue.   While value-based care...

Predictive Model Detects Early-Stage Lung Cancer

by Erin McNemar, MPA

According to a study by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) researchers, a predictive model can detect early-stage lung cancer from alterations in blood metabolites. Lung cancer is the leading cause...

Artificial Intelligence Predicts Coronary Artery Disease Mortality

by Erin McNemar, MPA

A novel artificial intelligence score allows for accurate forecasting of death within ten years for patients with suspected or known coronary artery disease. Unlike traditional methods based on...

Machine Learning Supports Breast Cancer Diagnosis Predictions

by Erin McNemar, MPA

Michigan Technology University researchers developed a machine learning model that uses probability to classify breast cancer more accurately in histopathology images and evaluate the uncertainty of...

Deep Learning Analyzes Genetics For Aortic Aneurysm Risk

by Erin McNemar, MPA

To identify patients at high risk of aortic aneurysm, Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) researchers used deep learning to analyze how genetics could impact aorta size. According to researchers, the...

Study Reveals Myocarditis Due to COVID-19 Vaccine Subsides Quickly

by Erin McNemar, MPA

According to data analytics from a recent study, instances of myocarditis due to the COVID-19 vaccine are usually mild and subside quickly. Myocarditis has been noted as a rare side effect of the...

How CVS Health Uses NCCN Guidelines to Advance Precision Medicine

by Erin McNemar, MPA

Organizations are constantly looking for ways to enhance treatment and patient experience. By incorporating National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines and precision medicine, CVS Health is working to improve cancer patient...

Diagnostic Tool Advances Population Health, Chronic Disease Prevention

by Erin McNemar, MPA

University of Utah engineers are developing a diagnostic tool for breast cancer that can be used more frequently and in younger patients. According to the engineers, the tool could significantly...

Studying Long COVID to Improve Population Health Efforts

by Erin McNemar, MPA

To improve population health efforts, the Icahn Scholl of Medicine at Mount Sinai will serve as the lead site of enrollment for two cohort studies examining the long-term effects of COVID-19. The...

Data Analytics Reveals Significant Drop in Cancer Screening in 2020

by Erin McNemar, MPA

In 2020, many patients delayed care due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the vaccine rollout and cases declining from last year, data analytics indicates that significant decreases in CT imaging for...

Top Opportunities for Artificial Intelligence to Improve Cancer Care

by Erin McNemar, MPA

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow in the healthcare field, researchers are findings new ways to utilize its capabilities. In chronic disease management and prevention, especially in cancer research, AI has been critical in...

Artificial Intelligence Aids Colorectal Polyp Classification Trial

by Erin McNemar, MPA

After creating an artificial intelligence tool using retrospective data, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and Cheshire Medical Center are implementing the technology in a clinical trial. The tool...

Missed Signs of Kidney Disease Impacting Chronic Disease Prevention

by Erin McNemar, MPA

According to Michigan Medicine researchers, physicians may be missing early warning signs of kidney disease when examining cerebral palsy patients, failing to promote chronic disease...

Machine Learning, Whole Genome Sequencing Detect Disease Outbreaks

by Erin McNemar, MPA

University of Pittsburg School of Medicine and Carnegie Mellon University researchers are using machine learning and whole-genome sequencing to improve the detection of infectious disease...

AI Promotes Preventive Care For At-Risk Atrial Fibrillation Patients

by Erin McNemar, MPA

Massachusetts General Hospital, the Broad Institute of MIT, and Harvard researchers created an artificial intelligence-based approach to identifying patients at risk of developing atrial fibrillation,...

Predictive Model Determines Antidepressant Medication Response

by Erin McNemar, MPA

Using data from the National Institute of Mental Health, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers created a predictive model to determine how a patient will respond to antidepressants. According to...

Identifying Chronic Disease Risks Through Genetic Research

by Erin McNemar, MPA

Through collecting data for the Mass General Brigham Biobank, researchers found that three-quarters of biobank participants carrying genetic risks for cancer and heart disease had never been...

Machine Learning Uses Predictive Analytics For Suicide Prevention

by Erin McNemar, MPA

Johns Hopkins University researchers developed a machine-learning algorithm that uses predictive analytics to identify adolescents experiencing suicidal thoughts and behavior. After decades of...

Breast Cancer Decision-Making Tool Uses Data Insights

by Erin McNemar, MPA

University of Colorado Cancer Center researchers are gathering data insights to create a decision-making tool for women who receive a breast cancer diagnosis. In 2019, assistant professor...