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Gaining insight into the unequal burden of disease between ethnic groups People with a migration background are underrepresented in health research. As a result, we know little about their health. To gain insight into the unequal burden of disease between ethnic groups, 10 years ago Amsterdam UMC started the HELIUS study.
Using data analysis to improve public health At Amsterdam UMC we will be able to help our patients ever better and more precisely in the future by making use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to analyze large amounts of useful data. For example, this will allow us to detect symptoms earlier and make faster diagnostic and treatment decisions. The ‘AI Technology for People’ partnership will help us to achieve these aims.Data provide insight into patient characteristics, lifestyles, illnesses, care outcomes, and the links between them.
Older adults report cancellation of care during the pandemic APH researchers show in their study that about one third of the Dutch older population reported cancellation or avoidance of medical care during the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic.
