Rule-based and machine learning algorithms identify patients with systemic sclerosis accurately in the electronic health record

Abstract Background Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare disease with studies limited by small sample sizes. Electronic health records (EHRs) represent a powerful tool to study patients with rare diseases such as SSc, but validated methods are needed. We developed and validated EHR-based algorithms th...

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Main Authors: Lia Jamian, Lee Wheless, Leslie J. Crofford, April Barnado
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:Arthritis Research & Therapy
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13075-019-2092-7