Smart Healthcare of COVID-19 (SHCv19)
As a major public health crisis, digital technologies can be harnessed to support the public-health response. Nowadays, it is proven that medical imaging (e.g., X-ray, CT scans) can efficiently detect coronavirus in patients before a blood test. Therefore, the acquisition of medical images have a significant role in the suitable stages of treatment in the fight against the pandemic of coronavirus. In doing so, our study focuses on the causal link between clinical information, data extracted from images and the treatment to be prescribed. It goes without saying that to build our digital solution, we used Artificial Intelligence techniques. Our approach is both knowledge-based and data-driven. It is therefore a technical combination of reasoning rules, ontologies, past cases and big data. The Smart Healthcare of COVID-19 can help to visualize scenarios, to extent intelligence, to make more informed decisions and to address complex issues.
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Most people infected with the virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. However, some will become seriously ill and require medical attention. Older people and those with underlying medical conditions like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, or cancer are more likely to develop serious illness. Anyone can get sick with COVID-19 and become seriously ill or die at any age. The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is to be well informed about the disease and how the virus spreads. Protect yourself and others from infection by staying at least 1 metre apart from others, wearing a properly fitted mask, and washing your hands or using an alcohol-based rub frequently. Get vaccinated when it’s your turn and follow local guidance. WHO
Long Covid Risks A new study reveals that a long Covid leads to higher mortality rates and potential heart problems, in particular. Three years into the pandemic, when the impact of Covid-19 was thought to be waning, new research has shed light on the long-term repercussions of the virus. According to a new study published in the JAMA Health Forum, people who have contracted Covid-19 in the past are likely to have a higher risk of heart and lung problems, and even a doubled risk of death. One-Year Adverse Outcomes Among US Adults With Post–COVID-19 Condition vs Those Without COVID-19 in a Large Commercial Insurance Database