Risk Stratification

Lung Cancer Screening Eligibility Highlights Health Disparities

by Erin McNemar, MPA

Despite revised guidelines for lung cancer screening eligibility, health disparities among racial and ethnic minorities are persisting, according to the Radiological Society of North America. In 2014,...

SDOH-Related Stress Can Lead to Increased Risk of Heart Disease

by Erin McNemar, MPA

Stress due to social determinants of health can increase an individual’s risk of heart disease, according to the American Heart Association. Studies have indicated that cumulative exposure to...

Machine Learning Triage Tool Better Predicts Mortality in ED

by Erin McNemar, MPA

In a cohort study, researchers compared how an interpretable machine learning triage tool for predicting mortality operates in a cohort of patients admitted to the hospital from the emergency...

Using HCC Coding, Risk Stratification to Enhance Patient Outcomes

by Erin McNemar, MPA

To effectively document the severity of patient conditions and use risk stratification, the Community Health Network (CHN) in Indiana has streamlined hierarchical condition category (HCC) coding to...

Artificial Intelligence Links Anemia to COVID-19 Rehospitalization

by Erin McNemar, MPA

According to an analysis of Mayo Clinic data by artificial intelligence company nference, anemia-related laboratory tests should be considered in risk stratification algorithms for COVID-19...

Precision Medicine Identifies Those At-Risk of Rapid Kidney Decline

by Erin McNemar, MPA

Researchers using precision medicine discovered signs of rapid decline in kidney function from patients with type 1 diabetes. Diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure in the United States....

Predictive Analytics Model Anticipates Pediatric Blood Clots

by Jessica Kent

Using a predictive analytics model, providers could proactively identify pediatric patients at risk of developing blood clots or venous thromboembolisms (VTEs), according to a study published in...

Big Data Framework Offers Mapping Method for Future Pandemics

by Jessica Kent

A big data framework combining epidemiological and socioeconomic risk factors revealed that COVID-19 risk increased in areas with more crowding, population mobility, and morbidity, while risk decreased...

At Intermountain, Predictive Analytics Boost COVID-19 Outcomes

by Jessica Kent

In healthcare, predictive analytics tools have always been one of the most promising applications of big data. The ability to anticipate negative consequences before they occur is a major asset for any...

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...

Genetic Data, Medical Imaging Inform Prostate Cancer Risk Prediction

by Jessica Kent

The use of both genetic data and medical imaging could increase the accuracy of prostate cancer risk prediction, leading to more informed decision-making and proactive care, according to a study...

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...

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...

Predictive Analytics Tool Calculates COVID-19 Hospitalization Risk

by Jessica Kent

Cleveland Clinic researchers have built a predictive analytics model to better understand which patients with COVID-19 are at high risk of hospitalization from the virus. For more coronavirus updates,...

Genetics, Cardiovascular Health Both Contribute to Dementia Risk

by Jessica Kent

Dementia-associated common gene variants or the APOE e4 genotype can more than double dementia risk, but good cardiovascular health can halve dementia risk, according to a study published in...

How Geographic Data Supports Population Health During COVID-19

by Jessica Kent

Although COVID-19 has spread to communities around the world, as the pandemic wears on it’s clear that the virus has impacted some populations more than others. For more coronavirus updates,...

Artificial Intelligence Could Speed COVID-19 Detection, Treatment

by Jessica Kent

Artificial intelligence has the potential to enhance the role of chest imaging and leverage large-scale data to quickly find solutions for detecting, containing, and treating COVID-19, according to a...

Genetic Risk Scores Could Identify Patients at Risk of Heart Attack

by Jessica Kent

Using genetic risk scores could help identify patients at high risk of heart attack who are not presently identified using traditional clinical methods, according to a study published in the Journal of...

EHR Data Reveals Risk Factors for Poor Outcomes with COVID-19

by Jessica Kent

A team from NYU Langone Health analyzed EHR data and found that low levels of blood oxygen and markers of inflammation were strongly associated with poor outcomes among patients...