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Use of computerized algorithm to identify individuals in need of testing for celiac disease.
Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association : JAMIA - 1 Dec 2013
Ludvigsson Jonas F, Pathak Jyotishman, Murphy Sean, Durski Matthew, Kirsch Phillip S, Chute Christophe G, Ryu Euijung, Murray Joseph A
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND AIM: Celiac disease (CD) is a lifelong immune-mediated disease with excess mortality. Early diagnosis is important to minimize disease symptoms, complications, and consumption of healthcare resources. Most patients remain undiagnosed. We developed two electronic medical record (EMR)-based algorithms to identify patients at high risk of CD and in need of CD screening. METHODS: (I) Using natural...
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