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The potential of artificial intelligence in the health sector

Posted on 01.02.2018 by UOC-BSA Chair

The digitalization of health information is driving a transformation in the health sector by registering massive amounts of information about patients that allow creating a holistic view of the health status of each individual. The data sources from where this valuable information can be extracted are heterogeneous: from electronic health records or clinical test results... Read more

The Norwegian Centre for E-health Research visits Badalona Serveis Assistencials

Posted on 23.10.2017 by UOC-BSA Chair

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On October 19, a delegation of various Nordic institutions made a visit to Badalona Serveis Assistencial (BSA) and, more specifically, to “El Carme” social health centre to gain a first-hand knowledge of the model used in BSA for the integration of health services. BSA has a long history in the provision of health services in... Read more

The UOC-BSA Chair participated in the IEEE International Symposium on Computer-Based Medical Systems 2017

Posted on 26.06.2017 by UOC-BSA Chair

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Last June we had the opportunity to attend the International Symposium on Computer-Based Medical Systems (CBMS) organised by IEEE and celebrated at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece. CBMS figures as the main conference on the application of computational systems in the healthcare sector. It provides an ideal environment for the exchange of ideas... Read more