External phenome analysis enables a rational federated query strategy to detect changing rates of treatment-related complications associated with multiple myeloma.
Electronic health records (EHRs) are increasingly useful for health services research. For relatively uncommon conditions, such as multiple myeloma (MM) and its treatment-related complications, a combination of multiple EHR sources is essential for such research. The Shared Health Research Information Network (SHRINE) enables queries for aggregate results across participating institutions. Development of a rational search strategy in SHRINE may be augmented through analysis of pre-existing databases. We developed a SHRINE [...]
Author(s): Warner, Jeremy L, Alterovitz, Gil, Bodio, Kelly, Joyce, Robin M
DOI: 10.1136/amiajnl-2012-001355