Articles tagged with Data Analysis
A Pittsburgh engineer has received a $549,139 NSF CAREER Award to create a new screening method for swallowing disorders. The technology uses high-resolution vibration and sound recordings to diagnose dysphagia, allowing doctors to identify silent aspirators more accurately.
Patient advocates estimate that up to 200,000 US hospital patients die annually from preventable medical errors. They argue that the healthcare industry must invest in safety measures such as adequate nursing levels and a culture of safety to reduce adverse events.
A study by Neil Thurman found that readers spend significantly more time reading print editions than digital versions, with 40 minutes spent on print versus less than a minute on digital. This suggests that print media remains a crucial source of attention for newspapers.
A Stanford University study found that anyone can become a troll given the right mood and context. The research used experimentation, data analysis, and machine learning to identify simple factors that make people more likely to engage in trolling behavior.
The Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory will establish a Center for In Vivo Characterization of ENCODE Elements (CIViC) to explore the functional impact of genomic elements on organismal biology and health. Researchers will use CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing technology to systematically test the function of representative sequences in mice.
Researchers found that approximately 10,000 generally healthy patients died in the seven days following ED discharge. Heart disease and COPD were leading causes of death, with narcotic overdose also being a significant contributor.
A study published in The BMJ found that continuity of care with a general practitioner is associated with lower hospital admissions for ambulatory care sensitive conditions among older patients. Patients who saw the same GP more frequently experienced almost 9-12% fewer admissions.
Research reveals that stem cells from heavy smokers use error-prone DNA repair pathway, leading to accumulation of mutations and squamous cell carcinoma. The study suggests targeting DNA repair processes may be a promising approach to preventing and treating this form of lung cancer.
A study by Tufts University found that SNAP participants have a significantly higher risk of all-cause and cardiometabolic mortality, with three-fold higher diabetes mortality compared to non-participants. This highlights the need for policymakers to improve health outcomes among low-income Americans.
Researchers have mapped large oceanic valleys beneath massive glaciers flowing into the Amundsen Sea in West Antarctica. The discovery reveals channels that enable warm water to reach the undersides of glaciers, fueling their rapid retreat.
NASA used its Global Precipitation Measurement mission to analyze heavy rainfall in southern Thailand, which resulted in record-breaking totals. The analysis showed extreme rainfall of over 700 mm over the Gulf of Thailand and greater than 500 mm on land., Rainfall has increased significantly over Thailand during this La Nina year.
A study published in PLOS Computational Biology used the Atari 2600 console and Donkey Kong game to analyze the brain's neural networks. The researchers found that existing neuroscience techniques do not provide a meaningful understanding of the system.
Researchers at UTHealth have developed a framework to analyze genome sequences and identify genetic variations that raise or lower disease risk. The study used genomic data from over 3,000 individuals and identified genes related to blood lipid levels, white blood cell count, and heart attack diagnosis.
Researchers found that smart watches can detect deviations from normal heart rate and skin temperature patterns, signaling illness onset. The study also identified a link between low blood oxygenation during flights and fatigue.
Scientists discovered a seismic belt in the downgoing slab of the Pacific Plate, triggered by the sudden release of water due to temperature changes. The findings suggest that earthquakes occur when the mantle releases its water, which is correlated with the subduction rate and slab temperature.
The use of personal technology in criminal investigations raises concerns about individuals' rights, including self-incrimination. The legal system is not yet prepared to address these emerging issues, and courts and law enforcement agencies need to educate themselves on how to properly use and address these technologies.
Scientists at UCL and dunnhumby developed a model to predict when people will try new products, analyzing purchase data from over 280,000 shoppers. The study found that shopping behavior is consistent across product categories, with individuals having individual 'exploration personalities' when they shop.
A new study finds that even low-deductible plans can result in high out-of-pocket costs for individuals with chronic health conditions. The researchers analyzed data from over 17,000 people and found that those with high-deductible plans spent more than 10% of their total income on healthcare costs.
In the immediate aftermath of a devastating earthquake, Israeli tourists demonstrated remarkable leadership skills, quickly springing into action to help others. The study's findings highlight the importance of group cohesion and connection to their military background in coping with traumatic events.
An international study argues that protecting 20-30% of fishing grounds can help sustain and rebuild unregulated fisheries, benefiting millions of people. Marine reserves can be an effective management tool in highly diverse and overfished areas.
Ian Stewart won the MAA Euler Book Prize for his book In Pursuit of the Unknown, a journey through equations that shaped history. Tim Chartier received the Beckenbach Book Prize for his book When Life is Linear, which brings linear algebra alive in everyday life.
Severe thunderstorms spawned tornadoes and generated flooding rainfall over the Southeast, with up to a foot of rain falling in five days. At least 13 deaths were blamed on the violent weather, according to NASA's Integrated Multi-satellite Retrievals for GPM (IMERG) program.
Researchers have found a way to make memory chips perform computing tasks, leading to faster and thinner mobile devices and computers. The new computing circuit uses state-of-the-art memory chips to process data in four states instead of two, boosting processing speeds by at least two times.
A recent genome study has identified a 'gray zone' of animals that are in the process of transitioning from one to two species. This zone is characterized by intermediate molecular divergence and semi-permeable genomes, where some genes are freely exchanged between populations.
Two new studies identify medically relevant genetic variants in over 50,000 human participants, revealing rare gene variants that have lost their function and potentially disabling genes. The research also found associations between specific genes and increased risk of cardiovascular disease, including familial hypercholesterolemia.
A new study highlights the urgent need for global action to limit temperature increases to 1.5°C due to its critical role in preserving marine ecosystems and limiting species turnover for the fishing industry. The results show that exceeding this target could lead to a three-fold decline in marine biomass.
Researchers studied data from Ashley Madison to identify key characteristics of its users. Income proved to be a significant factor, indicating the service behaves like a luxury good. Religiosity also showed a notable correlation with user spending rates, decreasing by 18% for every additional religious congregation per 1,000 people.
UC Riverside scientists created astrophotography classes for non-science students, resulting in improved understanding of telescopes and cameras, as well as renewed interest in astronomy. The cost-effective courses also encouraged students to take up astrophotography as a hobby, opening the path to future amateur astronomers.
The new US law aims to reduce harm to marine mammals and improve species protection through stricter fishing regulations. The law, set to come into effect on January 1, 2017, requires countries to comply with the U.S. Marine Mammal Protection Act, impacting global seafood trade and conservation efforts.
A new mapping system uses biodiversity, climate, transport and crop yields data to identify areas for road-building projects that balance food production with environmental protection. The approach aims to guide developers and conservationists towards more sustainable infrastructure planning.
Researchers from MIT develop a new coreset-generation technique to shrink large data sets, preserving fundamental mathematical relationships. The technique can reduce massive matrices to smaller sizes, enabling faster computations and improved analysis.
Researchers found that N-acetylcysteine reduced both marijuana and alcohol use in treatment-engaged adolescents. The study's results suggest NAC may generalize to other substances and be useful in decreasing adolescent alcohol use.
Insulin resistance is a key mechanism in the pathogenesis of PCOS, leading to metabolic abnormalities and clinical burden. Lifestyle changes and specific medications can improve insulin sensitivity, but personalized treatment approaches are essential.
A study found that playing Pokémon Go increased daily steps by 955 additional steps in the first week, equivalent to half of the WHO's recommendation for physical activity per week. However, this effect was not sustained beyond six weeks of game playing.
A Baylor University study found that Catholics are more emotionally attached to their workplaces than Evangelicals, with people having strong attachments to God also showing higher job commitment. In contrast, those without a faith tradition are the least likely to be attached to God and their workplaces.
While wait times varied between states, improvements were noted in South Carolina, Virginia, and Maryland, with Florida seeing "tremendous improvement". However, some states still have a long way to go before wait times are within acceptable limits, and disparities persist between black and white voters.
Researchers are preparing to tackle an onslaught of petabytes of complex data from sophisticated experiments, including CERN's Large Hadron Collider. To keep up with the challenge, experts propose developing exascale supercomputers and smarter networks, as well as reengineering software to adapt to future hardware developments.
A new report by University of Illinois professors recommends standardizing sharing of data sets and software code to improve reproducibility in computational research. The recommendations include documenting digital objects, making datasets and workflows accessible, and implementing reproducibility checks before publication.
Research finds small populations of little brown bats in New York have lower infection levels, suggesting host resistance to white-nose syndrome. This is good news for some bat colonies, but other species show no sign of being able to persist with the disease.
Experts reassess temperature trends, finding that global warming slowed less from 1998 to 2012, peaking in 2016 at a level around 1.5ºC above its level early in the Industrial Revolution. Global temperatures remain high due to exceptionally low sea-ice extent in both hemispheres.
Researchers at MIT's CSAIL develop a sound-recognition system that outperforms predecessors without requiring expensive hand-annotated data. The system is trained on video and achieves high accuracy rates, with applications in improving mobile device context sensitivity and situational awareness of autonomous robots.
EDGE brings genomics expertise to everyone with a user-friendly web-based platform that integrates cutting-edge tools and reduces data analysis times from days to minutes. The platform has already helped streamline data analysis for groups worldwide, including those in Thailand, Georgia, Peru, and Egypt.
Professor Rasmus Bro receives the first Nils Foss Excellence Prize for his groundbreaking work in process analytical technology (PAT) in the food industry. He has developed methods to analyse complex fluorescence data, revolutionizing water quality measurement.
A study of over 38,000 US children found their diet quality improved between 1999 and 2012, but still lags behind, with disparities seen among racial and economic groups.
Researchers propose an integrated strategy for managing and analyzing global neuroscience data to maximize return on investments. The plan includes standardizing data descriptions, developing hardware and software ecosystems for archiving and sharing data, and collaborating with mathematicians to develop new approaches for data analysis.
The Structural Biology and Biocomputing Programme at CNIO has contributed to the BLUEPRINT project, a major European initiative studying the human epigenome. The project has generated a large volume of epigenomic data, which is now accessible for research, facilitating new ways to diagnose and treat diseases.
The SciPhi-XVI supercomputer, delivered to Jefferson Lab in mid-August, has been ranked as one of the world's fastest supercomputers, achieving 425.8 Teraflops with its 264 nodes. The cluster is powered by Intel Xeon Phi chips and will be used for LQCD calculations and analyzing experimental physics data.
A new study from Oregon State University found that 35% of chronically ill middle-aged women don't use the internet for self-care, while fewer than half use online forums to connect with others. The research suggests that lower-resourced individuals are more likely to be excluded from online resources.
The Brookhaven-led SOLLVE project aims to standardize OpenMP functionality features for exascale applications, while the CODAR co-design center focuses on developing services for online data analysis and reduction. This will enable scientists to gain insights from data at exascale systems.
Insilico Medicine developed a novel tool, iPANDA, to derive new insights from gene expression repositories. The method combines precalculated gene coexpression data with gene importance factors for obtaining pathway activation scores, producing highly consistent sets of biologically relevant biomarkers.
Researchers propose a wireless monitoring system for detecting concrete damage using Electromechanical Impedance sensing approach. The proposed WiAMS system utilizes a credit card-sized Raspberry Pi single-board computer, enabling remote data transfer and processing.
A study published in PLOS Biology found that Pavlovian approach can bias human information sampling, leading to irrational decisions. The researchers analyzed data from over 30,000 participants and identified three biases related to reward-driven behaviors, which were more pronounced with higher education levels and age.
A study found that funding and promotion criteria prioritize novel findings over confirmatory work, leading to unreliable results. Researchers recommend a balance of exploratory and confirmatory studies for better scientific progress.
A new study from McMaster University finds that chronic conditions like arthritis, depression, and diabetes can lead to disability and reduced social participation in middle-aged adults. The research highlights the importance of targeting treatment strategies for patients and developing preventative health plans.
A Northwestern University study found that female faculty in STEM disciplines have similar collaboration patterns to their male counterparts, but are underrepresented in large teams and international collaborations. The research highlights the need for a level playing field to address unequal opportunities and promote diversity in STEM.
Physicists use Flickr data to refine travel models and improve predictions on crowd movements. By combining geolocalisation data with existing theoretical models, they can help urban planners better dimension roads and utilities.
A recent BYU study reveals that the amount of time between sunrise and sunset is the key factor in determining emotional distress. The research suggests that sunshine has a positive impact on mental health, while extreme temperatures, air pollution, and rain do not have a significant effect.
A St. Jude Children's Research Hospital analysis found that providing feedback to staff who report errors is crucial for improving patient safety. The study, published in the Journal of Patient Safety, suggests that hospitals should focus on informing staff about how their previous reports have helped enhance patient care.
Researchers at UCSB have developed a functional nanoscale computing device, operating on an unconventional type of logic that could be packed into a block no bigger than 50 nanometers. This technology has the potential to store and process data much faster, reducing energy consumption and increasing computing efficiency.
STAT2, a protein associated with viral infections, also inhibits cell growth and regulates cellular processes. This discovery offers insights into overcoming limitations of interferon therapies and developing novel tools for studying STAT2 functionality.