A standard metadata scheme for health resources.
Author(s): Darmoni, S J, Thirion, B
DOI: 10.1136/jamia.2000.0070108
Author(s): Darmoni, S J, Thirion, B
DOI: 10.1136/jamia.2000.0070108
A type definition, as a component of the categorical structures of a concept-oriented terminology, must support nonambiguous concept representations and, consequently, comparisons of data that are represented using different terminologies. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the adequacy and utility of a proposed type definition for nursing activity concepts.
Author(s): Bakken, S, Cashen, M S, Mendonca, E A, O'Brien, A, Zieniewicz, J
DOI: 10.1136/jamia.2000.0070081
To design a pattern recognition engine based on concepts derived from mammalian immune systems.
Author(s): Carter, J H
DOI: 10.1136/jamia.2000.0070028
The purpose of this study was to test the adequacy of the Clinical LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers, Names, and Codes) semantic structure as a terminology model for standardized assessment measures.
Author(s): Bakken, S, Cimino, J J, Haskell, R, Kukafka, R, Matsumoto, C, Chan, G K, Huff, S M
DOI: 10.1136/jamia.2000.0070529
The authors consider the problem of exact string pattern matching using algorithms that do not require any preprocessing. To choose the most appropriate algorithm, distinctive features of the medical language must be taken into account. The characteristics of medical language are emphasized in this regard, the best algorithm of those reviewed is proposed, and detailed evaluations of time complexity for processing medical texts are provided.
Author(s): Lovis, C, Baud, R H
DOI: 10.1136/jamia.2000.0070378
The "vocabulary problem" has long plagued the developers, implementers, and users of computer-based systems. The authors review selected activities of the Health Level 7 (HL7) Vocabulary Technical Committee that are related to vocabulary domain specification for HL7 coded data elements. These activities include: 1) the development of two sets of principles to provide guidance to terminology stakeholders, including organizations seeking to deploy HL7-compliant systems, terminology developers, and terminology integrators; 2) [...]
Author(s): Bakken, S, Campbell, K E, Cimino, J J, Huff, S M, Hammond, W E
DOI: 10.1136/jamia.2000.0070333
The authors have developed a Web-based system that provides summary information about clinical trials being conducted throughout the United States. The first version of the system, publicly available in February 2000, contains more than 4,000 records representing primarily trials sponsored by the National Institutes of Health. The impetus for this system has come from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Modernization Act of 1997, which mandated a registry of both [...]
Author(s): McCray, A T, Ide, N C
DOI: 10.1136/jamia.2000.0070313
The evolution of health terminology has undergone glacial transition over time, although this pace has quickened recently. After a long history of near neglect, unimaginative structure, and factitious development, health terminologies are in an era of unprecedented importance, sophistication, and collaboration. The major highlights of this history are reviewed, together with important intellectual advances in health terminology development. The inescapable conclusion is that we are amidst a major revolution in [...]
Author(s): Chute, C G
DOI: 10.1136/jamia.2000.0070298
GeneClinics is an online genetic information resource consisting of descriptions of specific inherited disorders ("disease profiles") as well as information on the role of genetic testing in the diagnosis, management, and genetic counseling of patients with these inherited conditions. GeneClinics is intended to promote the use of genetic services in medical care and personal decision making by providing health care practitioners and patients with information on genetic testing for specific [...]
Author(s): Tarczy-Hornoch, P, Shannon, P, Baskin, P, Espeseth, M, Pagon, R A
DOI: 10.1136/jamia.2000.0070267
The Internet is challenging traditional publishing patterns. In the biomedical domain, medical journals are providing more and more content online, both free and for a fee. Beyond this, however, a number of commentators believe that traditional notions of copyright and intellectual property ownership are no longer suited to the information age and that ownership of copyright to research reports should be and will be wrested from publishers and returned to [...]
Author(s): Jacobson, M W
DOI: 10.1136/jamia.2000.0070230