Articles tagged with Calculators
A new carbon calculator, SPA-DEC, allows spas and wellness centers to measure emissions per visit in real-time. The calculator combines live data with normalized figures to allocate total emissions to individual visits across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.
Researchers have developed a practical calculator to predict the risk of developing epilepsy after cerebral venous thrombosis, a rare cause of stroke. The tool is based on factors already available in clinical routine and can help inform treatment decisions or support preventive medication for those at high risk.
A new risk equation could lead to a significant reduction in statin prescriptions, with 28.3 million adults potentially eligible instead of 45.4 million under current guidelines. The PREVENT equations incorporate recent insights into the biology of cardiovascular disease and remove race as a factor.
The American Heart Association has funded four new grants to evaluate the use of race in predicting heart disease risk and develop unbiased clinical algorithms. The research projects will test various risk models to remove racial bias from care decisions, improving patient outcomes.
The American Heart Association's PREVENT risk calculator will be evaluated among diverse populations to assess its accuracy and fairness. The research aims to ensure that the tool provides accurate risk predictions for people from various racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
A new risk calculator estimates a person's risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) over the next 30 years by combining measures of cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic health. The PREVENT risk calculator uniquely quantifies risks for CVD for each biological sex, without including race as a factor.
A new AI-based tool estimates patient-specific cancer survival rates using machine learning, offering personalized prognosis for patients with breast, thyroid, and pancreatic cancers. The Cancer Survival Calculator differs from existing estimators by incorporating multiple factors beyond disease stage.
Researchers developed a risk calculator using persistent homology scores from CT scans, which is the strongest predictor of overall survival among standard clinical measures. The calculator has the potential to guide clinicians in choosing treatment options and transform the way outcomes are predicted.
University of Houston researchers have created digital applications to enhance energy efficiency, including calculators for hydrocarbon MMP, carbon dioxide MMP, and viscosity. These tools offer significantly higher accuracy than current methods, helping engineers save time and resources.
The new FRAXplus beta version offers a more user-friendly platform to refine risk factor information, allowing clinicians to explore the impact on individual patients. The tool provides helpful features such as saved data and export options to facilitate sharing.
Researchers developed a calculator to identify patients with multiple myeloma and primary systemic amyloidosis who have a more benign profile, allowing for personalized treatment. The tool predicts survival based on clinical-biological characteristics and has been validated in international series.
Researchers found that syntactic surprise, a measure of unexpected word arrangement, significantly improves marketing message efficacy. The optimal level of syntactic surprise falls within the middle range, with messages being most effective at a medium level.
A new calculator will assess an individual's risk and benefit of taking bisphosphonates for osteoporosis, considering factors such as fracture history and comorbid conditions. The calculator aims to provide personalized guidance on whether a drug holiday is beneficial or not.
The study found that imbalances in the host immune system facilitate persistent or severe forms of COVID-19. Low levels of dendritic cells, which report information about invaders to T cells, were associated with long-term infection and disease severity.
Researchers developed a procedure-specific risk calculator to encourage changes in patient behaviors before surgery. The machine learning models accurately predicted which patients were most likely to experience complications or hernia recurrence after ventral hernia repair.
A new Illinois study compares performance of static and dynamic nitrogen recommendation tools, finding that complex dynamic tools do not consistently increase profits but offer a 15% reduction in nitrogen leaching. The researchers highlight the need to refine these tools and prioritize environmental outcomes over economic gains.
A new online calculator, CoRiCal, has been launched to help people make informed decisions about COVID-19 vaccines. The tool provides personalized risk calculations based on individual circumstances, such as age, sex, and community transmission.
Researchers developed a customisable time tool, the Goldilocks Day calculator, to help parents allocate hours and activities for optimal health outcomes. The tool considers physical health, cognitive abilities, and mental wellbeing, allowing parents to adjust daily schedules based on their child's needs.
A new online calculator, RESPECT, uses big data to predict death within 6 months in older adults, prioritizing quality of remaining life over curative care. The tool was developed based on data from over 491,000 community-dwelling older adults and aims to support families and healthcare professionals in planning end-of-life care.
A new online calculator can predict an individual's risk of dementia in the next five years by assessing factors such as age, physical activity, diet, and stress. The tool, developed by Canadian researchers, aims to empower individuals to modify their lifestyle and reduce their risk.
Scientists at DGIST developed a triboelectric nanogenerator using cyclodextrin, a green material from starch, to convert mechanical energy into electricity. The device can be reused and is biocompatible, making it suitable for wearable applications.
A team of researchers developed a novel mathematical model to determine the optimal student loan repayment strategy. Combining elements of quick payment and income-based repayment plans can save borrowers money. The model takes into account individual circumstances, including balance size and compounding interest rates.
A highly contagious SARS-CoV-2 variant was unknowingly spreading in the US by October 2020, with evidence suggesting it had arrived in at least 15 countries by mid-November. Researchers estimate that travelers from the UK introduced the variant to these countries between Sept. 22 and Dec. 7, 2020.
The Antikythera Mechanism, a 2,000-year-old device used to predict astronomical events, has a newly recreated gearing system that conforms to physical evidence and matches descriptions on the Mechanism. The team recovered cycles for all planets using an ancient Greek mathematical method.
The new risk calculator estimates mortality risk for individuals and communities, considering sociodemographic info and medical history. The tool will help public health authorities prioritize vaccination for high-risk groups, such as those with preexisting conditions or from vulnerable ethnic backgrounds.
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center found that traditional cardiovascular risk factors are at least as valuable in predicting who will develop coronary heart disease (CHD) as a sophisticated genetic test. Identifying elevated risk for CHD early on can help patients avoid fatal events through lifestyle changes and preventive t...
A Norwegian University of Science and Technology study found that increasing cardiorespiratory fitness can halve the risk of getting dementia. Participants with poor fitness in the 1980s who improved it within a decade lived two years longer without dementia.
A new calculator developed by Cleveland Clinic researchers can estimate a patient's risk of developing major health complications over the next 10 years depending on their treatment choice. The calculator provides personalized evidence-based information on heart disease, stroke, and other risks with usual care versus surgical treatment.
A new web-based calculator predicts a patient's likelihood of dying from complications or experiencing serious health issues due to type 2 diabetes and obesity, whether they undergo metabolic surgery or continue with standard medical therapy. The Individualized Diabetes Complication Risk Calculator provides a personalized risk score ba...
The ACS NSQIP Surgical Risk Calculator can predict four specific quality-of-life outcomes for older patients: pressure ulcer, delirium, new mobility aid use, and functional decline. The calculator's precision and accuracy in predicting these outcomes will help surgeons counsel older adults about the likelihood of developing these issues.
A new calculator developed by the University of Exeter will help clinicians classify patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, reducing complications and misdiagnosis. The calculator combines blood test results with age and BMI to provide a personalized medicine approach.
A new online calculator helps middle-aged women predict their risk of conditions like heart disease, stroke, and cancer. The tool accounts for multiple health conditions at once and identifies changing probabilities over time.
A new study has developed an omega-3 calculator to estimate the final Omega-3 Index and required EPA+DHA doses. The calculator helps address the mixed literature on omega-3 benefits by providing a guideline for researchers to ensure adequate doses, leading to more accurate study outcomes.
The Fieldprint calculator helps farmers evaluate productivity, profitability, and sustainability across eight metrics. It collects data by asking farmers to answer questions about their management practices, providing analysis relating to biodiversity, energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, and more.
A new study published in the Journal of Neuroscience Nursing found that hospital-wide scores significantly underestimate readmission risk in neurocritical care patients. The study used data from 279 patients and found that only 38 were readmitted within 30 days, but nearly two-thirds were misclassified as low-risk using existing models.
The Cardiovascular Disease Population Risk Tool (CVDPoRT) uses a 'big data' approach to accurately predict an individual's risk of hospitalization or death from cardiovascular disease within the next five years. The calculator also provides heart age, an easy-to-understand measure of heart health.
A new fatigue cost calculator reveals that US employers can lose up to $1.4 million annually due to employee sleep deficiency. The calculator estimates costs for absenteeism, productivity loss, healthcare expenses, accidents, and other occupational costs associated with exhausted employees.
The HCM-EVIDENCE study validates ESC recommendations for predicting and preventing sudden cardiac death in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The risk prediction tool, HCM Risk-SCD, accurately distinguishes between high- and low-risk patients, with good agreement between predicted and actual SCD rates.
Researchers developed a calculator estimating graft survival after kidney transplant from living donors, accounting for mismatches in age, sex, HLA, and body size. The tool is particularly useful for kidney paired donation, allowing candidates to compare estimated graft survival with different potential donors.
A new online metabolic calculator developed by a University of Virginia doctor predicts patients' risk of developing heart disease and diabetes with higher accuracy than traditional methods. The tool takes into account multiple factors, including obesity, high blood pressure, and ethnicity, to provide a more comprehensive risk assessment.
A risk prediction model developed by Kaiser Permanente has safely reduced antibiotic use in newborns by nearly 50%. The calculator uses data from over 600,000 babies to calculate the risk of early-onset sepsis and targets infants who are at highest risk for infection.
A new online calculator estimates individualised chances of couples having a baby through IVF or ICSI, considering specific characteristics and treatment information. The tool provides cumulative chances over up to six cycles, helping clinicians communicate personalised chances to couples and shape their expectations.
The systematic review concludes that fixed or age-dependent thresholds are more effective in identifying individuals at high risk of fracture than the use of bone mineral density (BMD) values alone. However, intervention thresholds must be country-specific, according to the report.
A new clinical calculator assesses individual risk of psychosis after early warning signs of schizophrenia, such as hearing voices. Symptoms like unusual thought content and social functioning decline contribute significantly to the risk of developing psychosis.
Researchers found that measuring specific microRNAs in blood can improve risk prediction for myocardial infarction by 15-20% compared to traditional risk factors alone. The study, published in Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology, identified five key microRNAs that can help identify individuals at high risk for heart disease.
A new study has confirmed the accuracy of the ACS NSQIP Surgical Risk Calculator, which estimates a patient's risk of postoperative complications. The calculator will undergo recalibration to improve its performance, addressing minor distortions in estimating risk for low- and high-risk patients.
Researchers found that surgeons differ in recommending surgery based on how they perceive risks and benefits, rather than just the patient's diagnosis. A surgical risk calculator can lead to more accurate predictions, but does not change a surgeon's likelihood of recommending an operation.
A national hospital system reduced bleeding events by 40% for PCI patients using a risk-directed approach and the National Cardiovascular Data Registry's bleeding risk calculator. This resulted in significant cost savings, with estimated reductions of approximately $1 million.
A large study validates TBS as a standalone predictor of fracture risk, independent of FRAX, with robust results across diverse populations. The combination of TBS and clinical risk factors shows enhanced risk gradients for hip and non-hip fractures.
A new study by Johns Hopkins Medicine reveals that four out of five widely used clinical calculators significantly overestimate the likelihood of a heart attack. The researchers found that these algorithms calculate heart attack probability using factors such as gender, age, smoking history, and cholesterol levels, but may not accurate...
A new online tool will help doctors predict which patients are most likely to develop diabetes based on age, sex, and blood sugar levels. The calculator will enable doctors to identify high-risk patients for testing and offer lifestyle advice.
The prostate cancer risk calculator has been updated to provide a more nuanced result, helping men understand their risk of low-grade and high-grade prostate cancer. The new calculator incorporates current risk factors and an advanced statistical model to distinguish between the prediction of low-grade and high-grade disease.
An international team created a heart disease risk calculator for rheumatoid arthritis patients, identifying those at high risk more effectively than standard tools. The calculator incorporates disease characteristics into cardiovascular risk assessment, shedding light on how to better gauge heart health in inflammatory diseases.
A new risk assessment tool, JBS3 risk calculator, aims to put patients in control of their cardiovascular health. It calculates an individual's 'true age' based on familial and lifestyle factors, helping healthcare professionals and patients understand cumulative lifetime risk.
A UCLA team developed an easy-to-use risk calculator that predicts heart failure patients' chances of survival for up to five years. The calculator uses four key variables: B-type natriuretic peptide level, peak oxygen consumption, New York Heart Association classification, and heart failure medications.
The new calculator uses detailed ACS NSQIP data to estimate patient-specific postoperative complication risks for over 1,500 unique surgical procedures. It also includes a Surgeon Adjustment Score to allow surgeons to counsel patients based on their experience and evaluation.
The World Health Organization's FRAX tool has been updated to version 3.8, offering 58 country-specific models for 53 countries and 28 languages. This new release expands the tool's accessibility and functionality, enabling clinicians to make more informed decisions about fracture risk assessment.
A study by Pitt researcher Samuel King found that students relying on calculators to solve mathematical problems often lack a deeper understanding of the underlying concepts. The research suggests that using calculators as a substitute for mathematical thinking can lead to surface-level learning, rather than true comprehension.
Researchers created the Caloric Calculator to help policymakers and others assess the impact of health policy choices on childhood obesity. The tool shows that certain interventions, such as increasing physical activity or restricting screen time, can make a significant difference in reducing obesity rates.
A new risk calculator predicts postoperative complications for individual bariatric surgery patients, helping surgeons and patients discuss risks before procedure. The tool aids in surgical decision-making and prepares patients for recovery.