The Incubator #263 - 🟢 [HOT TOPICS 2024] - Unlocking the Power of Big Data in Neonatology
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Dec 10, 2024 In this engaging discussion, Dr. Reese H. Clark, a research consultant and associate professor at Duke University, dives into the revolutionary impact of big data and electronic medical records on neonatal care. He shares compelling insights from his research on neonatal issues like fungal sepsis and chronic lung disease. Dr. Clark stresses the importance of understanding data variability and the ethical responsibility to leverage this data for better patient outcomes, showcasing the transformative potential of data-driven strategies in improving neonatal health.
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Moral Obligation of Data Use
- Understand your data and learn from it.
- Every data collection should inform future patient care.
Structured vs. Unstructured Data
- Data in structured datasets (like BabySteps) is entered by definition using pick lists.
- Electronic health records require systems to find specific information within unstructured data, posing a challenge.
Variability in Antibiotic Use
- Early 2000s data showed variability in antibiotic use, some centers used AMP and Gent, others only AMP and Cef.
- This variability led to the discovery of cefotaxime's association with increased mortality risk, subsequently confirmed in other datasets.