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ABSTRACT: Finding more trustworthy answers: Various trustworthiness factors in question answering

Abstract In the recent explosion of Web information, it is important to find not only appropriate, but also more trustworthy answers to user questions. This paper proposes an improved ranking model for question answering (QA) which is focused on various answer trustworthiness factors. Contrary to past research that simply focused on

Posted on 7 Mar 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Abstract, Informatics & Analysis, Rapid Learning Healthcare System, Resources, Social Media & Medical Education

ABSTRACT: Strategies for justifying counter-arguments in Q&A discussion

Abstract: This study examines the strategies employed in justifying counter-arguments against answers provided in Q&A (question and answer) discussion. The study also explores how information sources are used in support of such arguments. The findings draw on the analysis of 100 discourse episodes focusing on global warming – a controversial

Posted on 7 Mar 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Abstract, Informatics & Analysis, Rapid Learning Healthcare System, Resources, Social Media & Medical Education

ABSTRACT: Leveraging microblogging big data with a modified density-based clustering approach for event awareness and topic ranking

Abstract Although diverse groups argue about the potential and true value benefits from social-media big data, there is no doubt that the era of big data exploitation has begun, driving the development of novel data-centric applications. Big data is notable not only because of its size, but also because of the

Posted on 7 Mar 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Abstract, Informatics & Analysis, Rapid Learning Healthcare System, Resources, Social Media & Medical Education

ABSTRACT: Breast cancer survivability prediction using labeled, unlabeled, and pseudo-labeled patient data

Abstract Background Prognostic studies of breast cancer survivability have been aided by machine learning algorithms, which can predict the survival of a particular patient based on historical patient data. However, it is not easy to collect labeled patient records. It takes at least 5 years to label a patient record as ‘survived’

Posted on 7 Mar 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Abstract, Informatics & Analysis, Rapid Learning Healthcare System, Resources

ABSTRACT: Towards public health decision support: a systematic review of bidirectional communication approaches

Abstract Objective To summarize the literature describing computer-based interventions aimed at improving bidirectional communication between clinical and public health. Materials and Methods A systematic review of English articles using MEDLINE and Google Scholar. Search terms included public health, epidemiology, electronic health records, decision support, expert systems, and decision-making. Only articles that described

Posted on 7 Mar 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Abstract, Informatics & Analysis, Rapid Learning Healthcare System, Resources

ABSTRACT: Web-scale pharmacovigilance: listening to signals from the crowd

Abstract Adverse drug events cause substantial morbidity and mortality and are often discovered after a drug comes to market. We hypothesized that Internet users may provide early clues about adverse drug events via their online information-seeking. We conducted a large-scale study of Web search log data gathered during 2010. We pay

Posted on 7 Mar 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Abstract, Informatics & Analysis, Resources

RESOURCE: Google Shows ‘How Search Works’ With New Site

Ever wondered how Google’s search works? The company launched a new website Friday, appropriately called How Search Works, to give you a behind-the-scenes look at the process from start to finish. “Here you can follow the entire life of a search query, from the web, to crawling and indexing, to algorithmic

Posted on 5 Mar 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Education Technology, Informatics & Analysis, Resources, Social Media & Medical Education

ABSTRACT: The Impact of Undergraduate Education in Radiation Oncology.

Abstract Many medical practitioners provide care to patients for whom radiotherapy [radiation oncology (RO)] is a recommended treatment or who have received radiotherapy treatment for cancer. A basic level of understanding about this modality is important to ensure a continuum of good patient care. This study aimed to explore the current

Posted on 5 Mar 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Abstract, Medical Education, Rapid Learning Healthcare System, Resources

MANUSCRIPT: Learning the facts in medical school is not enough: which factors predict successful application of procedural knowledge in a laboratory setting?

Abstract ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Medical knowledge encompasses both conceptual (facts or "what" information) and procedural knowledge ("how" and "why" information). Conceptual knowledge is known to be an essential prerequisite for clinical problem solving. Primarily, medical students learn from textbooks and often struggle with the process of applying their conceptual knowledge to clinical problems.

Posted on 5 Mar 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Learning Models & Theory, Manuscript, Resources

ABSTRACT: Education and training of pain medicine specialists in the United States.

Abstract Many pain patients present with a complex set of symptoms and comorbidities that defy the acumen of any one specific medical specialty; thus the knowledge and skills of the pain physician must, out of necessity cross specialty borders. The competency that comes from mastering essential skills is accomplished during the

Posted on 5 Mar 2013
By Brian S McGowan, PhD
In Abstract, Learning Models & Theory, Resources

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ABSTRACT: Breast cancer survivability prediction using labeled, unlabeled, and pseudo-labeled patient data

ABSTRACT: Towards public health decision support: a systematic review of bidirectional communication approaches

ABSTRACT: Web-scale pharmacovigilance: listening to signals from the crowd

ABSTRACT: The Impact of Undergraduate Education in Radiation Oncology.

MANUSCRIPT: Learning the facts in medical school is not enough: which factors predict successful application of procedural knowledge in a laboratory setting?

ABSTRACT: Education and training of pain medicine specialists in the United States.

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