CATONSVILLE, MD, June 23, 2020 – The weight loss industry in the United States is vast and generates about $20 billion each year from over 100 million dieters. Commercial weight loss programs design customer-focused program policies to shape and optimize…
Tag: INFORMATION MANAGEMENT/TRACKING SYSTEMS
New research says displaying fake reviews increases consumer trust in platforms by 80%
Many people are using COVID-19 quarantine to get projects done at home, meaning plenty of online shopping for tools and supplies.
New research says displaying fake reviews increases consumer trust in platforms by 80%
New INFORMS Journal Information Systems Research Study Key Takeaways: 80% of users in our survey agree they trust a review platform more if it displays fake reviews. 85% of users in our survey believe they should be able to choose…
Scientists introduce rating system to assess quality of evidence for policy
The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the critical need for robust scientific evidence to support policy decisions, such as around the effectiveness of various social distancing measures and the safety of drug therapies. Yet this need arises at a time of…
Scientists introduce rating system to assess quality of evidence for policy
The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the critical need for robust scientific evidence to support policy decisions, such as around the effectiveness of various social distancing measures and the safety of drug therapies. Yet this need arises at a time of…
How to handle fraudulent reviews on online portals? Study gives tips to managers
Consumers who use the Internet to learn about products are increasingly looking at online reviews to make purchasing decisions. The growing interest in online product reviews for legitimate promotion has been accompanied by a rise in fraudulent reviews; these are…
How to handle fraudulent reviews on online portals? Study gives tips to managers
Consumers who use the Internet to learn about products are increasingly looking at online reviews to make purchasing decisions. The growing interest in online product reviews for legitimate promotion has been accompanied by a rise in fraudulent reviews; these are…
The impact of disclosure laws on prescription patterns from companies that pay them
Study finds disclosure laws do reduce the rate of prescription by paid physicians
The impact of disclosure laws on prescription patterns from companies that pay them
Study finds disclosure laws do reduce the rate of prescription by paid physicians
Can’t concentrate at work? This AI system knows why
Computer scientists have developed a way to measure staff comfort and concentration in flexible working spaces using artificial intelligence.
Can’t concentrate at work? This AI system knows why
Computer scientists have developed a way to measure staff comfort and concentration in flexible working spaces using artificial intelligence
Can’t concentrate at work? This AI system knows why
Computer scientists have developed a way to measure staff comfort and concentration in flexible working spaces using artificial intelligence
Penn State researchers evaluate 2020 Census data privacy changes
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. –After the U.S. Census Bureau announced that it was changing how it protects the identities of individuals for the 2020 Census, a Penn State-led research team began to evaluate how these changes may affect census data integrity.…
Penn State researchers evaluate 2020 Census data privacy changes
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. –After the U.S. Census Bureau announced that it was changing how it protects the identities of individuals for the 2020 Census, a Penn State-led research team began to evaluate how these changes may affect census data integrity.…
UTSA software helps patients receive faster post-pandemic care
University ESCal program helps doctors prioritize surgeries
UTSA software helps patients receive faster post-pandemic care
University ESCal program helps doctors prioritize surgeries
Watcher’ tracks coronavirus in Cincinnati and beyond
Two University of Cincinnati students develop interactive dashboard to keep tabs on pandemic
As hospitals walk the tightrope of patient data-sharing, one system offers a new balance
Industry wants access to massive data troves, but patients deserve transparency and privacy; approach detailed in NEJM offers a path forward
As hospitals walk the tightrope of patient data-sharing, one system offers a new balance
Industry wants access to massive data troves, but patients deserve transparency and privacy; approach detailed in NEJM offers a path forward
Information technology played key role in growth of ancient civilizations
When it comes to the great civilizations of human history, the pen really might have been mightier than the sword.
Information technology played key role in growth of ancient civilizations
When it comes to the great civilizations of human history, the pen really might have been mightier than the sword. That’s according to a new paper in Nature Communications that shows the ability to store and process information was as…
Gathering big data to accelerate the COVID-19 fight
Scientists creating secure, central database of electronic health records from coronavirus patients
Information technology played key role in growth of ancient civilizations
When it comes to the great civilizations of human history, the pen really might have been mightier than the sword. That’s according to a new paper in Nature Communications that shows the ability to store and process information was as…
Gathering big data to accelerate the COVID-19 fight
Scientists creating secure, central database of electronic health records from coronavirus patients
Designing technologies that interpret your mood from your skin
Smart devices that measure electrical signals from your skin have the potential to tell you about your stress levels, help your sports performances and allow you to track your emotions
Designing technologies that interpret your mood from your skin
Smart devices that measure electrical signals from your skin have the potential to tell you about your stress levels, help your sports performances and allow you to track your emotions
A clinical decision support system to help predict individual trauma patient outcome
China’s National Center for Trauma Medicine creates a clinical decision support system based on big data to help predict individual trauma patient outcome
Fulbright Board Selects TTUHSC Faculty Member for Scholar Program
Prestigious Award Will Allow Queen to Make Second Trip to Latvia
Fulbright Board Selects TTUHSC Faculty Member for Scholar Program
Prestigious Award Will Allow Queen to Make Second Trip to Latvia
Landmark recommendations on development of artificial intelligence and the future of global health
May 19, 2020 – A landmark review of the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the future of global health published in The Lancet calls on the global health community to establish guidelines for development and deployment of new technologies…
Landmark recommendations on development of artificial intelligence and the future of global health
May 19, 2020 – A landmark review of the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the future of global health published in The Lancet calls on the global health community to establish guidelines for development and deployment of new technologies…
COVID-19: UW study reports ‘staggering’ death rate in US among those infected who show symptoms
Is COVID-19 more deadly than the flu? It’s a lot more deadly, concludes a new study by the University of Washington published May 7 in the journal Health Affairs . The study’s results also project a grim future if the…
COVID-19: UW study reports ‘staggering’ death rate in US among those infected who show symptoms
Is COVID-19 more deadly than the flu? It’s a lot more deadly, concludes a new study by the University of Washington published May 7 in the journal Health Affairs . The study’s results also project a grim future if the…
Model of critical infrastructures reveals vulnerabilities
An interdisciplinary team of Kansas State University researchers developed a computer simulation that revealed beef supply chain vulnerabilities that need safeguarding — a realistic concern during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Model of critical infrastructures reveals vulnerabilities
MANHATTAN, KANSAS — An interdisciplinary team of Kansas State University researchers developed a computer simulation that revealed beef supply chain vulnerabilities that need safeguarding — a realistic concern during the COVID-19 pandemic. Caterina Scoglio, professor, and Qihui Yang, doctoral student,…
Forensic Genomics launching fall 2020
New Rochelle, NY, May 13, 2020– Forensic Genomics , a dynamic new peer-reviewed journal, will launch its preview issue at the annual International Symposium on Human Identification (ISHI) in September 2020. Forensic Genomics elucidates modern advances in genetic testing, genome…
Groundbreaking telemedicine-based network offers remote guidance to 100 million STEMI patients
Study investigators have created a template for reducing disparities in STEMI management between developed and developing countries
Groundbreaking telemedicine-based network offers remote guidance to 100 million STEMI patients
Study investigators have created a template for reducing disparities in STEMI management between developed and developing countries
Forensic Genomics launching fall 2020
New Rochelle, NY, May 13, 2020– Forensic Genomics , a dynamic new peer-reviewed journal, will launch its preview issue at the annual International Symposium on Human Identification (ISHI) in September 2020. Forensic Genomics elucidates modern advances in genetic testing, genome…
Pofatu: A new database for geochemical ‘fingerprints’ of artefacts
The Pofatu Database is the first comprehensive open-access compilation of geochemical analyses and contextual information for archaeological sources and artefacts facilitating new insights into ancient trade and long-distance voyaging
A new tool to predict delays in post-surgical radiotherapy for head and neck cancer
Medical University of South Carolina researchers have developed and validated prediction tools, known as nomograms, that could be used to help prevent delays in the initiation of radiotherapy after surgery for head and neck cancer.
Pofatu: A new database for geochemical ‘fingerprints’ of artefacts
The Pofatu Database is the first comprehensive open-access compilation of geochemical analyses and contextual information for archaeological sources and artefacts facilitating new insights into ancient trade and long-distance voyaging
A new tool to predict delays in post-surgical radiotherapy for head and neck cancer
Medical University of South Carolina researchers have developed and validated prediction tools, known as nomograms, that could be used to help prevent delays in the initiation of radiotherapy after surgery for head and neck cancer.
New research finds racial bias in rideshare platforms
Minority riders are twice as likely to have rides canceled than caucasians
New Home Office funded report urges greater action for cybercrime victims
The first major UK study into victims of computer misuse crime has exposed the serious harm some victim’s experience, as well as barriers to reporting such offences, receiving support, achieving justice and the precarious resources dedicated by the police to…
New research finds racial bias in rideshare platforms
Minority riders are twice as likely to have rides canceled than caucasians
New Home Office funded report urges greater action for cybercrime victims
The first major UK study into victims of computer misuse crime has exposed the serious harm some victim’s experience, as well as barriers to reporting such offences, receiving support, achieving justice and the precarious resources dedicated by the police to…
Software flaws often first reported on social media networks, PNNL researchers find
Study shows networks are better than official databases at identifying weaknesses quickly
AI tool speeds up search for COVID-19 treatments and vaccines
Researchers develop machine model that exponentially shortens expert review period
Software flaws often first reported on social media networks, PNNL researchers find
Study shows networks are better than official databases at identifying weaknesses quickly