Breast cancer is a significant health issue worldwide. One type, estrogen receptor-positive (ER+), can be treated with adjuvant endocrine therapy (AET). This treatment improves the outlook for patients. Yet, it only works if patients stick to the treatment plan. In Brazil, there is not much data on how well patients follow this treatment. This is a problem because un...
Healthcare data is often used to create models that help doctors make decisions. For instance, during the COVID-19 pandemic, models were developed to predict how severe someone's case might be. These models helped decide who should get the vaccine first. However, these models are not always accurate. This is because the data used to create them might not match the re...
Child abuse is a serious problem that affects many young lives. To tackle this issue, it's crucial to gather and analyze data. This helps in creating effective policies and programs to protect children. However, there's a big problem: child abuse cases are often not reported correctly in hospitals. This is known as under-coding. Healthcare professionals (HCPs) are su...
Switzerland is known for its precision and efficiency. This reputation extends to its healthcare system. The country has made significant strides in standardizing and synchronizing hospital cost measurement. This approach has led to better management of medical expenses. It has also improved the overall quality of healthcare services. The Swiss healthcare system is ...
The medical field is excited about blockchain. It promises to enhance trust and reduce errors in handling health information. However, a significant obstacle stands in the way. The enormous volume of biomedical data is hindering its progress. This is particularly true for applications that need to keep large amounts of data on the blockchain itself. The more data th...
In Kenya, knowing your viral load (VL) is crucial for teenagers living with HIV. This is because it helps spot problems with treatment early. A recent study looked at how well this is happening in Kiambu and Nakuru Counties. They checked records of teens aged 15-19 at six care facilities. The goal was to see if the teens knew their VL results and if the records were ...
Web3 technologies are revolutionizing the way we handle, store, and share data. By using network architectures, distributed ledgers, and decentralized AI, these innovations promise to boost consumer data privacy. Traditional systems, often managed by third parties, are susceptible to data breaches due to centralized storage and unnecessary data movement. Healthcare d...
Think of blockchain as an ultra-safe notebook where the whole healthcare team can jot down and peek at important info. But why's it special? Well, right now, medical data isn't always tight-lipped or easy to share, especially with cool gadgets like wearable devices on the scene. Imagine whispering a secret but being scared someone's listening. That's kind of the issu...