Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC®) Applied to Microbiology: A National Laboratory Mapping Experience in Taiwan [PDF]
Background and Objective: Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory tests and clinical observations.
Chih-Yang Yeh +8 more
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Harmonizing Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) Codes and Units in Real-World Oncology Data: Method Development and Evaluation [PDF]
BackgroundThe expanding use of multisource real-world electronic health record (EHR) and claims data offers major opportunities for research, drug discovery, and clinical decision support.
Parvati Naliyatthaliyazchayil +1 more
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Educational Needs and Level of Knowledge in Standard Healthcare Terminology Use in Korea: A Cross-Sectional Survey [PDF]
Objectives This study aimed to investigate the experience, knowledge, and educational needs regarding standard healthcare terminologies—specifically Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine Clinical Terms (SNOMED CT), Logical Observation Identifiers Names ...
Ahjung Byun +3 more
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Clinical Laboratory Terminology Standardization for Semantic Interoperability Using a Large Language Model–Based Agent: Methodological Study [PDF]
BackgroundSemantic interoperability, the ability of disparate health information systems to exchange and consistently interpret clinical data, is a cornerstone of modern digital health, underpinning cross-institutional research, real-world evidence ...
Lijuan Wu +9 more
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Development of phenotype algorithms for the detection of adverse events in electronic health record data: a multicentre study [PDF]
Objectives To develop phenotype algorithms for the detection of adverse events (AEs) or AE-proxies in electronic health records (EHRs), accounting for varying data availability.Design Multicentre study conducted as part of the Use Case POLAR_MI ...
Tobias Dreischulte +16 more
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Implementing a quality assurance and maintenance framework for standardized clinical terminology data in a multi-institutional setting [PDF]
Background Ensuring high-quality mapping between local terms and standard clinical terminologies is crucial for maximizing the value of real-world data (RWD).
Youngsun Park +8 more
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Quantitative analysis of the comprehensiveness and granularity of biomedical terminology systems [PDF]
Modern healthcare interoperability demands objective methods for quantitatively evaluating the coverage and granularity of biomedical terminology systems to support evidence-based selection and integration decisions. We introduce novel metrics—structural
Eunsuk Chang, Sumi Sung
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From “Black Box” to Learning System: Formative Viewpoint on Digital Health Governance for Childhood Cancer Information in Japan [PDF]
Japan has universal coverage and designated pediatric oncology centers, yet the childhood cancer information ecosystem remains a “black box.” The incidence is measurable, but treatment exposure and long-term follow-up are not reliably linked ...
Kazumi Kubota, Ryuta Urakawa
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LOINC implementation approaches in academic medical research centers – results from a survey of CTSA sites [PDF]
Reference standards are vital for harmonizing heterogeneous clinical data for research, but little is known about their implementations or costs. We surveyed NIH Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSA) hubs to assess operational dimensions of ...
Rachel L. Richesson +3 more
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FHIR Standard–Based Oncology Data Model for Cancer Screening: Design and Implementation Study [PDF]
BackgroundCancer is a leading cause of death worldwide. Early detection through screening, diagnosis, and effective management can reduce cancer mortality. Risk assessment is crucial for improving outcomes by identifying high-risk
Manisha Mantri +3 more
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