Risk Assessment

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...

Genetic Data Aids Prostate Cancer Risk Prediction in Diverse Groups

by Jessica Kent

Genetic data can help improve prostate cancer risk prediction in diverse racial and ethnic groups, leading to more targeted, personalized screenings, according to a study published in Nature...

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...

Machine Learning Tool Predicts Mortality During Transfers of Care

by Hannah Nelson

Researchers at UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have leveraged machine learning to develop a tool that predicts mortality for patients facing transfer between hospitals in order...

Predictive Analytics Tool Accurately Assesses Teen Suicide Risk

by Jessica Kent

Using predictive analytics algorithms, a universal screening tool can accurately determine an adolescent’s suicide risk and alert providers of which patients are in need of follow-up...

Predictive Analytics Tool Accurately Determines Breast Cancer Risk

by Jessica Kent

A team from MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) has developed a predictive analytics model that can jointly model a patient’s breast cancer risk...

Machine Learning, Real-Time Data App Rates COVID-19 Exposure Risk

by Jessica Kent

The Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation (PCCI) has released an app that uses machine learning and real-time data to measure COVID-19 exposure risk in Dallas County residents. The MyPCI App will...

Machine Learning Finds Potential Biomarkers Associated with Autism

by Jessica Kent

Machine learning tools identified patterns of maternal autoantibodies indicating the likelihood and severity of autism in children, according to a study published in Molecular Psychiatry. The team...

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...

Broader Genetic Testing May Improve Breast Cancer Risk Assessment

by Jessica Kent

To improve breast cancer risk assessment, providers should perform genetic testing in women who aren’t at high risk of developing the disease, according to a study published in The New England...

Researchers Identify Genetic Risk Factor for Stroke in Older Adults

by Jessica Kent

A gene variant found in approximately one in 300 people is a significant genetic risk factor for stroke in older adults, according to a study conducted by researchers at Geisinger. Cerebral small...

Genomic Data Analysis May Inform Prostate Cancer Risk Scores

by Jessica Kent

Analyzing genomic data from diverse populations could improve prostate cancer risk scores and enable early detection of the disease, a study published in Nature Genetics revealed. Prostate cancer is...

Genetic Data Boosts Risk Prediction for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

by Jessica Kent

Using genetic data from diverse populations could help researchers develop better risk prediction scores for inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, according...

Big Data Analytics Calculator Determines COVID-19 Mortality Risk

by Jessica Kent

Researchers from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health used big data analytics to develop a COVID-19 mortality risk calculator, a tool that could inform public health policies around...

Precision Medicine Method May Reduce Glaucoma-Related Blindness

by Jessica Kent

Researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center are creating a precision medicine method to determine patients’ genetic risk of developing glaucoma, with the goal of reducing...

Predictive Analytics Identifies Infants at Risk of Drug Withdrawal

by Jessica Kent

Predictive analytics tools could help providers identify infants at risk of developing neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) after being exposed to opioids during pregnancy, potentially reducing hospital...

Simple Machine Learning Method Predicts Cirrhosis Mortality Risk

by Jessica Kent

A simple machine learning approach predicted cirrhosis mortality risk as accurately as less interpretable algorithms, and also outperformed traditional risk methods, a study published in JAMA Network...

Big Data Analytics, Social Determinants Reveal Heart Health Risks

by Jessica Kent

To learn more about how socioeconomic factors impact heart health, researchers are increasingly leveraging big data analytics technologies and examining social determinants data at the individual and...

Clinical Decision Support Tool Predicts Resource Utilization

by Jessica Kent

Using predictive analytics technology, clinical decision support tools can help organizations assess resource utilization for elective surgeries during the COVID-19 pandemic, revealed a study published...

Genetic Testing Can Lead to Precision Medicine Therapies for Cancer

by Jessica Kent

Broad-based genetic testing could identify inherited genetic mutations and accelerate precision medicine therapies for patients with cancer, according to a study published in JAMA Oncology. Hereditary...