The American journal of medicine
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The Atrial fibrillation Better Care (ABC) pathway has been proposed to streamline patient management in an integrated, holistic manner. Compliance to ABC resulted in lower incidence of cardiovascular events, but its impact on health-related costs has not been evaluated. ⋯ Management of atrial fibrillation patients according to the ABC pathway was associated with significantly lower health-related costs. Application of the ABC pathway may help reduce healthcare costs related to cardiovascular events in this high-risk patient population.
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Life sciences researchers using artificial intelligence (AI) are under pressure to innovate faster than ever. Large, multilevel, and integrated data sets offer the promise of unlocking novel insights and accelerating breakthroughs. ⋯ AI increases learning capacity and provides decision support system at scales that are transforming the future of health care. This article is a review of applications for machine learning in health care with a focus on clinical, translational, and public health applications with an overview of the important role of privacy, data sharing, and genetic information.