Oncology & Cancer
Researchers using big data to predict immunotherapy responses
In the age of Big Data, cancer researchers are discovering new ways to monitor the effectiveness of immunotherapy treatments.
Aug 8, 2018
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Health
Innovative big data study sheds light on general practice in Australia
An Australian-first study by UNSW researchers has analysed millions of Medicare claims to gain insights into Australian general practice. The study opens up a new toolbox for exploring how patients use health care services.
Jul 13, 2018
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Health
Nursing researcher's storytelling tool brings together small stories and big data
Big data isn't just an empty buzzword getting tossed around in the realms of business, health and science. For nursing researcher Suzanne Goopy, large data sets and analysis can actually help us better understand how to create ...
May 3, 2018
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Genetics
Environmental exposures more determinant of respiratory health than inherited genetics
Researchers have found strong evidence that environmental exposures, including air pollution, affect gene expressions associated with respiratory diseases much more than genetic ancestry. The study, published today in Nature ...
Mar 6, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study shows how a carb-restricted diet battles fatty liver disease
New details about how a carbohydrate-restricted diet improves metabolism were revealed in a study published today, which could lead to improved treatments for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
Feb 16, 2018
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Genetics
Researchers develop a molecular taxonomy for hair disorders
Two decades ago, oncologists realized that molecular biologists could see medically important differences between tumors that looked identical to pathologists. Molecular biologists could read information in the genome to ...
Nov 27, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Big data analysis predicts risk of radiotherapy side effects
Analysing big data to predict men's risk of side effects could help personalise radiotherapy treatment for prostate cancer, according to new research presented at the National Cancer Research Institute's (NCRI) Cancer Conference ...
Nov 7, 2017
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Health
Our laws don't do enough to protect our health data
Have you ever wondered why your computer often shows you ads that seem tailor-made for your interests? The answer is big data. By combing through extremely large datasets, analysts can reveal patterns in your behavior.
Oct 23, 2017
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Medical research
Research predicts how patients are likely to respond to DNA drugs
Research carried out by academics at Northumbria University, Newcastle could lead to improvements in treating patients with diseases caused by mutations in genes, such as cancer, cystic fibrosis and potentially up to 6,000 ...
Sep 19, 2017
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Artificial intelligence predicts dementia before onset of symptoms
Imagine if doctors could determine, many years in advance, who is likely to develop dementia. Such prognostic capabilities would give patients and their families time to plan and manage treatment and care. Thanks to artificial ...
Aug 22, 2017
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