Articles tagged with Informatics
Comprehensive exploration of living organisms, biological systems, and life processes across all scales from molecules to ecosystems. Encompasses cutting-edge research in biology, genetics, molecular biology, ecology, biochemistry, microbiology, botany, zoology, evolutionary biology, genomics, and biotechnology. Investigates cellular mechanisms, organism development, genetic inheritance, biodiversity conservation, metabolic processes, protein synthesis, DNA sequencing, CRISPR gene editing, stem cell research, and the fundamental principles governing all forms of life on Earth.
Comprehensive medical research, clinical studies, and healthcare sciences focused on disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Encompasses clinical medicine, public health, pharmacology, epidemiology, medical specialties, disease mechanisms, therapeutic interventions, healthcare innovation, precision medicine, telemedicine, medical devices, drug development, clinical trials, patient care, mental health, nutrition science, health policy, and the application of medical science to improve human health, wellbeing, and quality of life across diverse populations.
Comprehensive investigation of human society, behavior, relationships, and social structures through systematic research and analysis. Encompasses psychology, sociology, anthropology, economics, political science, linguistics, education, demography, communications, and social research methodologies. Examines human cognition, social interactions, cultural phenomena, economic systems, political institutions, language and communication, educational processes, population dynamics, and the complex social, cultural, economic, and political forces shaping human societies, communities, and civilizations throughout history and across the contemporary world.
Fundamental study of the non-living natural world, matter, energy, and physical phenomena governing the universe. Encompasses physics, chemistry, earth sciences, atmospheric sciences, oceanography, materials science, and the investigation of physical laws, chemical reactions, geological processes, climate systems, and planetary dynamics. Explores everything from subatomic particles and quantum mechanics to planetary systems and cosmic phenomena, including energy transformations, molecular interactions, elemental properties, weather patterns, tectonic activity, and the fundamental forces and principles underlying the physical nature of reality.
Practical application of scientific knowledge and engineering principles to solve real-world problems and develop innovative technologies. Encompasses all engineering disciplines, technology development, computer science, artificial intelligence, environmental sciences, agriculture, materials applications, energy systems, and industrial innovation. Bridges theoretical research with tangible solutions for infrastructure, manufacturing, computing, communications, transportation, construction, sustainable development, and emerging technologies that advance human capabilities, improve quality of life, and address societal challenges through scientific innovation and technological progress.
Study of the practice, culture, infrastructure, and social dimensions of science itself. Addresses how science is conducted, organized, communicated, and integrated into society. Encompasses research funding mechanisms, scientific publishing systems, peer review processes, academic ethics, science policy, research institutions, scientific collaboration networks, science education, career development, research programs, scientific methods, science communication, and the sociology of scientific discovery. Examines the human, institutional, and cultural aspects of scientific enterprise, knowledge production, and the translation of research into societal benefit.
Comprehensive study of the universe beyond Earth, encompassing celestial objects, cosmic phenomena, and space exploration. Includes astronomy, astrophysics, planetary science, cosmology, space physics, astrobiology, and space technology. Investigates stars, galaxies, planets, moons, asteroids, comets, black holes, nebulae, exoplanets, dark matter, dark energy, cosmic microwave background, stellar evolution, planetary formation, space weather, solar system dynamics, the search for extraterrestrial life, and humanity's efforts to explore, understand, and unlock the mysteries of the cosmos through observation, theory, and space missions.
Comprehensive examination of tools, techniques, methodologies, and approaches used across scientific disciplines to conduct research, collect data, and analyze results. Encompasses experimental procedures, analytical methods, measurement techniques, instrumentation, imaging technologies, spectroscopic methods, laboratory protocols, observational studies, statistical analysis, computational methods, data visualization, quality control, and methodological innovations. Addresses the practical techniques and theoretical frameworks enabling scientists to investigate phenomena, test hypotheses, gather evidence, ensure reproducibility, and generate reliable knowledge through systematic, rigorous investigation across all areas of scientific inquiry.
Study of abstract structures, patterns, quantities, relationships, and logical reasoning through pure and applied mathematical disciplines. Encompasses algebra, calculus, geometry, topology, number theory, analysis, discrete mathematics, mathematical logic, set theory, probability, statistics, and computational mathematics. Investigates mathematical structures, theorems, proofs, algorithms, functions, equations, and the rigorous logical frameworks underlying quantitative reasoning. Provides the foundational language and tools for all scientific fields, enabling precise description of natural phenomena, modeling of complex systems, and the development of technologies across physics, engineering, computer science, economics, and all quantitative sciences.
A recent study highlights the growing threat of cyber attacks on information systems, with 64% of organizations reporting successful medical file targeted attacks in 2016. The authors stress the need to acknowledge public health implications of information security to improve dialogue and protect patient care.
The Indiana Training Program in Public and Population Health Informatics prepares graduate students and post-doctoral fellows to work in healthcare, academia, and public health departments. The program aims to fill the growing need for informaticians who can design solutions key to human health.
Scientists create an input system called WatchSense that tracks the movement of fingers on and above the back of the hand using a depth sensor. This allows for more expressive interactions with smartphones and smart TVs, and has been successfully tested in various scenarios, including virtual and augmented reality.
Brown recluse spider bites can cause severe illness in children, including blood clotting disorder and hemolysis. Children and African-Americans may be at higher risk for developing systemic loxoscelism, a potentially life-threatening condition that requires hospitalization and supportive treatment.
Researchers use informatics to analyze over 39,000 consumer products and identify 30% containing endocrine-disrupting chemicals. The approach complements gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis, enabling detection of unlisted chemicals and predicting cumulative exposure
Researchers have developed an algorithm to detect fake reviews on ecommerce sites, analyzing behavior and content features to identify deceptive posters. The method outperforms earlier detection algorithms, providing a more accurate picture of product ratings.
The Regenstrief Institute's Center for Biomedical Informatics has developed an open-source medical record system, OpenMRS, to support healthcare delivery in resource-poor environments. The platform has been widely adopted and adapted to address various global health challenges.
A Dartmouth Institute-led team is developing a universal electronic medical record (EMR) toolkit to predict hospital readmission risk. The toolkit will integrate with existing EMRs to monitor and measure risk of readmission, focusing on patients at highest risk, particularly those hospitalized for acute myocardial infarction (AMI).
The National Institutes of Health has awarded a five-year grant of $69.6 million to support the UCLA Clinical and Translational Science Institute's research partnership, building on previous funding totaling over $152.7 million. The consortium aims to accelerate the translation of laboratory discoveries into effective treatments for pa...
Researchers from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University have found that machine learning algorithms can detect cancer cases from free-text pathology reports with similar accuracy to human reviewers. The computerized approach is faster and less resource-intensive, facilitating timely health department action.
A recent study by University of Edinburgh researchers has identified two genetic variants that can cut a person's lifespan by up to three years. The variants, which are relatively common in the population, have been linked to an increased risk of lung cancer and severe respiratory problems as well as Alzheimer
The EU has awarded a €1.2 million project to the University of Huddersfield, led by Professor Grigoris Antoniou, to tackle the challenge of reasoning in legal informatics. This research will enable companies to ensure compliance with regulations and make informed decisions.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) will lead the Direct Volunteers Pilot Studies under the first grant awarded in the federal Precision Medicine Initiative Cohort Program. The program aims to engage 1 million or more U.S. volunteers, providing a platform for expanding precision medicine approaches.
Researchers will analyze thousands of patient records to assess posterior composite restorations and root-canal procedures, exploring data integration challenges. The goal is to improve oral health care nationwide by closing the gap between data acquisition and use in clinical practice.
The BioUnify project brings together EU biodiversity scientists and their data to enhance collaboration and knowledge sharing. The initiative promises to improve data access and reproducibility, while promoting skills transfer between researchers and information technologists.
Sherborn's monumental work, Index Animalium, provides a rigid framework for knowledge and has remained the most complete reference source for animal nomenclature. Biodiversity informatics aims to build on his work, expanding to be digital, diversified, and accessible.
New research analyzed data from the US Nationwide Inpatient Sample to identify prostate cancer risk factors. The study found that age, race, and family history are significant risk factors for prostate cancer, while obesity, alcohol abuse, and smoking show a protective effect.
A new NSF grant will study maker success stories in China, Taiwan, and the U.S. Midwest to identify pathways guiding making from hobby to industry. The researchers aim to replicate Asian practices that support makers in the US, focusing on Michigan and Indiana.
Regenstrief Institute researchers introduce open source options for health information exchange and data analysis to improve healthcare in resource-constrained environments. An open-source framework for large-scale data analytics is also presented, allowing healthcare providers to analyze their own observational health data.
A new IU study reveals that women are patenting at higher rates in academia compared to industry and government, with 18% of patents having women's names attached. The study found that women inventors were more collaborative and multidisciplinary, contributing to the relative success of large research universities in fostering innovation.
Researchers created a simple computational fact-checker that assigns truth scores to statements, matching human assessments in multiple experiments. The algorithm leverages indirect connections between concepts to assess statement truthfulness, with positive correlations found when comparing to human fact-checkers.
A new study by University at Buffalo researchers could automate hospital discharge communication, adding critical data and cutting delivery time from weeks to hours. The research aims to reduce hospital readmissions by making the discharge summary more efficient.
UTHealth School of Biomedical Informatics has received $7.3 million in grants to develop health information technology solutions. Researchers are working on projects to mine medical data, make electronic health records user-friendly, and improve patient safety.
The study suggests that expanding protected areas by 17% could triple current protection levels and deliver a 50% more efficient result globally. However, land-use change threatens this opportunity, putting over 1,000 species at risk of losing up to 50% of their habitats.
The HMS Center for Biomedical Informatics has received two major government grants totaling nearly $28 million. Researchers will create a platform merging electronic health records with genomic data to gain deeper insights into neuropsychiatric illness diagnosis and treatment.
Research reveals that electronic health record patient safety issues continue long after the implementation of EHRs, with complex mix of human and technological causes. Sophisticated monitoring systems are needed to address these problems.
Researchers optimize SeisSol for parallel architecture on SuperMUC, reaching a record-breaking 1.09 quadrillion floating point operations per second. This acceleration enables the simulation of more complex models and accurately captures seismic waves, advancing earthquake understanding and preparedness.
The Proband app allows healthcare providers to create digital genetic pedigrees on iPads, streamlining family history data collection and integration. The app's gesture-based interface and auto-alignment feature make it easy for clinicians to draw complex family diagrams, reducing errors and improving patient care.
A new study predicts a doubling of notifiable disease reporting volumes with the implementation of electronic lab reporting, placing pressure on public health departments. The increased volume is expected to strain local and state health departments' workloads.
Biomedical researchers can now explore complex data sets with ease, thanks to CHOP's open-source platform, Harvest. The toolkit provides a user-friendly interface to navigate different types and levels of data, allowing users to construct queries to slice and dice data.
Researchers developed a printable, cuttable multi-touch sensor with robust circuit layout for various shapes and applications. The new design combines star and tree topology for improved functionality and durability.
Researchers analyzed 537 million tweets to gauge public attitudes towards Republican and Democratic candidates in the US House of Representatives. The study found a strong correlation between tweet volume and vote percentage, suggesting that online social media behavior can be used to assess real-world political behavior.
An Indiana University study analyzed 537 million tweets to find a correlation between the number of tweets about a candidate and their vote count. The research suggests that social media behavior can be used as an indicator of real-world political behavior, providing a new tool for analyzing election outcomes.
A new study by Weill Cornell Medicine reveals that the accuracy of quality measures in electronic health records can vary widely. The researchers found that automated reports generally performed well but underestimated certain measures, such as asthma prescriptions and diabetes cholesterol control.
A study at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston aims to enhance ER care by reducing information overload and improving communication among healthcare teams. The researchers will test new electronic health record systems and communication prototypes to help doctors make informed decisions.
Researchers developed a prototype glove that uses vibration feedback to guide users' hands towards target objects, improving search performance by up to three times. The solution enables practical applications such as warehouse navigation and pedestrian guidance.
Researchers are developing a new computing approach to discover new materials by harnessing the key characteristics of data: volume, velocity, variety and veracity. The approach helps identify promising solutions by applying statistical learning techniques to large datasets.
Researchers examine past five years of underwater deliveries by HealthNet midwives to determine maternal and baby health indicators, aiming to improve reproductive health care. The study's findings will inform national policy and contribute to the field's adoption of health information technology.
A systematic review of 13 studies found that electronic reminders, including text messages, boosted patients' ability to stick to their drug dosing schedules, with significant differences reported in eight studies. However, the effectiveness of these reminders may decrease over time due to habituation.
A study examined the user experience of popular functions in the Department of Veterans Affairs' My HealtheVet system, finding that users found the prescription refill function particularly useful. Patients also sought features that would allow them to easily download and share their health information with healthcare providers.
A new study found that nearly all emergency departments in Indiana shared patients, challenging conventional wisdom about health care systems. The research highlights the need for instant access to patient information across geographic areas and the nation.
The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) has approved 16 new Research Training Groups to enhance early-career researchers in Germany. Four international groups promote cross-border cooperation with Canada, the USA, and Austria. These groups focus on ultra-cold matter, modern cities, cryptography, and other interdisciplinary topics.
A three-year $600,000 grant will explore how adaptive technology can make personal health records accessible to people with disabilities. Project staff will systematically observe consumers and develop guidelines and recommendations for better accessibility.
William M. Tierney, Regenstrief Institute president and Indiana University School of Medicine associate dean, will receive the AMIA Morris F. Collen Award for his efforts to advance biomedical and health informatics. He has implemented and studied electronic health record systems globally, including in Africa.
The Regenstrief Institute is launching an initiative to encourage and propel innovation in healthcare. The program focuses on enhancing the working environment and providing high-quality, lower-cost care. Research teams will be encouraged to develop high-risk, high-reward ideas that could disrupt current approaches.
The ARGOS proceedings examine global health policy challenges and the socioeconomic impact of eHealth, promoting shared methods and collaborative solutions for EU-US cooperation. The project highlights the importance of a global approach to addressing health ICT challenges, with benefits for patients, health systems, and economies.
Research found that outpatient electronic prescribing systems do not significantly reduce medication errors, with over 12% of prescriptions containing mistakes. The most common errors were related to missing information and involved anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, nervous system drugs, and cardiovascular drugs.
A study by sports scientists at TUM found that women's football is marked by more frequent interruptions, but the game generally resumes faster than men's. Longer interruptions were recorded in men's football, particularly for goal celebrations and injuries.
The May issue of JAMIA features research on protecting provider identities during disease surveillance, rapid outbreak detection, and disparities in internet patient portal use in diabetes. The study highlights the importance of understanding people's information needs and social networks in improving healthcare services.
The IU-Regenstrief programs have expanded enrollment by 50% with the addition of distance learning options, providing a solution to the growing shortage of health information technology specialists in Indiana and nationwide.
Researchers from Indiana University have identified serious logic flaws in third-party payment services like PayPal and Amazon Payments. The team exploited these flaws to receive electronic products at significantly reduced prices or for free.
A recent roundtable discussion highlights the dual benefits and drawbacks of health information technology in addressing health disparities. While HIT has the potential to improve care for all populations, particularly those with chronic conditions, it may inadvertently widen existing disparities if not accessible to less advantaged gr...
Researchers assess clinical info systems, PHRs, and EHRs to understand their influence on patient care. Studies reveal concerns about privacy are not a barrier to PHR use, while clinicians spend significant time on EHR documentation.
A University of Michigan-led team has developed a potential game changer for pathologists using Spatially-Invariant Vector Quantization (SIVQ) to analyze digital images made from tissue slides. SIVQ can pinpoint cancer cells, calcifications and other critical features with high accuracy and speed.
The International Medical Informatics Association (IMIA) and the Global Health Informatics Partnership (GHIP) announce a strategic alliance to enhance global health information and communication systems, create learning modules for public health and clinical workers, and support local centers of excellence in health informatics. The pa...
Ananth Annapragada, a professor at UTHealth School of Biomedical Informatics, has been inducted into the AIMBE College of Fellows for his innovative research and entrepreneurial endeavors. He is being honored for his work on glucose-sensing technology and contrast agents for medical imaging.
Four leaders in biomedical and health informatics received the AMIA Signature Awards for their groundbreaking work in digitalizing health data and information. Adam Wright's research on clinical decision-support systems and data mining transformed patient care, while Judy Ozbolt's pioneering work in nursing informatics improved profess...
Dr. Don Detmer is recognized for his efforts to advance biomedical and health informatics through his work at AMIA. He emphasizes the importance of electronic health records in delivering high-quality care.
AMIA recommends contract language, education, and ethics to protect patient safety in HIT systems. The association calls for 'hold harmless' clauses to be declared unethical, and urges vendors and clients to adopt enterprise-wide ethics education.
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution will collaborate with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute to develop new tools for analyzing underwater imagery data sets, enhancing scientific knowledge of marine ecosystems. The project aims to address challenges in converting large datasets into actionable insights.