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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MALAFFI USE AI TO PREDICT PATIENTS ’ FUTURE RISK OF DISEASE
Malaffi , a Health Information Exchange ( HIE ) platform – a strategic initiative of the Department of Health , Abu Dhabi ( DOH ) – has added a Patient Risk Profile as a new functionality available to all doctors that are authorised to access the platform .
The functionality predicts the level of risk for an individual patient to develop certain chronic diseases or suffer an acute event . The technology behind Malaffi ’ s risk management solution uses advanced Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) technologies and Machine Learning algorithms to build predictive risk models based on the available
Emirate ’ s population-level demographic and clinical data in Malaffi .
Abu Dhabi continues to cement its position as a leading global destination in the healthcare sector and an incubator for innovation in life sciences and digital health in the region .
The Emirate is moving forward towards attracting and developing the latest innovations within these areas to adopt the highest standards of health and safety for communities and to raise its position as an attractive destination for investors and specialised healthcare professionals .
The Malaffi Patient Risk Profile displays risk scores for each patient against a list of prevalent chronic conditions and acute events . Individual risk scores help clinicians make informed decisions and interventions to manage and prevent individuals from developing potential diseases or being admitted to a hospital .
IWK HEALTH , CISCO CANADA AND ONX CANADA POWER CRITICAL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN BABIES AND FAMILIES
IWK Health has announced the success of its web-delivered application – Chez NICU Home – and securely powered Cisco Webex technologies to connect NICU families to education , support and resources they need to become more active participants in the care of their babies , driving healthier outcomes for families .
Leveraging technology to provide critical support and virtual connections has helped more than 450 families thrive during their stay in the NICU .
Chez NICU Home offers families evidence-based education related to NICU care that can be accessed anytime , anywhere at their convenience . From daily care activities , feeding and nursing , to the discharge process and understanding common NICU conditions , Chez NICU Home provides families with the information and resources they need while also tracking their baby ’ s daily progress .
" This project represents Government of Canada support working as intended – translating innovative collaborations into real-time applications with lifesaving implications ," said Andy Fillmore , Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Innovation , Science and Industry and Member of Parliament for Halifax . " But the incalculably important benefit is the reassurance , the connection and the peace of mind it provides the parents of children at their most vulnerable during an emotional and challenging time for the entire family . There is an equal emphasis on health and care in this equation ."
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