Method Inform Med
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Despite the wide use of blood glucose management guidelines in intensive care (IC), hyperglycemia is still common. The aim of this study was the discovery of possible hyperglycemia determinants by applying the Patient Rule Induction Method (PRIM) to routinely collected data within the first 24 hours of admission, and to relate them to the literature. ⋯ We demonstrated for the first time the utility of using subgroup discovery to uncover possible determinants for non-responsiveness to treatment. This implies the possible use of this technology to scrutinize the effects of various guidelines in clinical medicine on patient outcomes without requiring the development of a global predictive model. We hypothesize that by focusing on the identified subgroups, clinical guidelines may be improved. Further research is required to test this hypothesis.
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To propose an objective approach in order to determine the number of beds required for a hospital department by considering how recruitment fluctuates over time. To compare this approach with classical bed capacity planning techniques. ⋯ This approach could be considered as the first step of a family of methods for quantitative healthcare planning.
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IMIA, the International Medical Informatics Association, has adopted the IMIA Strategic Plan, "Towards IMIA 2015". In order to turn the vision into reality, we invite all members of IMIA, and others with an interest in our work, to engage in activities designed to achieve the key strategic goals of the plan. ⋯ Several projects are already being undertaken to support implementation of the IMIA Strategic Plan. IMIA looks forward to its members undertaking further projects, targeted at achieving its strategic goals and making the vision a reality by 2015.
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Peer review is a critical process in the publication of scientific findings; trainees and young investigators, however, have few opportunities to learn systematically how to review manuscripts. Journal editors have an opportunity to engage trainees and young investigators in the peer review process early during their career. ⋯ The journal expects that the Student Editorial Board will benefit trainees and young investigators in becoming skilled reviewers and engaged peers who can offer professional, constructive, and informative feedback and enhance the process of scientific communication.
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Biography Historical Article
Romanian medical informatics and professor Jan H. van Bemmel's support--Dr. Honoris Causa bestowed by Victor Babes University.
The development of medical informatics education in Romania, starting from Timisoara, was strongly influenced by the support offered generously by Professor Jan H. van Bemmel, in a period when the imposed political conditions limited contacts between Western and Eastern countries. We tried to present here some of the most significant actions and events related to this long lasting collaboration. ⋯ In 2006 professor van Bemmel was the keynote speaker of the EFMI Special Topic Conference held in Timisoara and was awarded the title of 'Doctor Honoris Causa' of the Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy.