A new study by researchers at the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in Murray finds that combining information from routine blood tests and age of primary care patients can create a score that measures future risk of chronic disease.
New study finds that combining information from routine blood tests and age of patients can create a score to measure future risk of chronic disease.
We hope ICHRON can be used to help identify patients who are at a higher risk for a chronic disease and therefore need more personalized care. ”
— Heidi May, PhD, MSPH, Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute.
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH , USA , March 31, 2017 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A new study by researchers at the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in Murray finds that combining information from routine blood tests and age of primary care patients can create a score that measures future risk of chronic disease.
This simple risk score, termed the Intermountain Chronic Disease Risk Score, or ICHRON, can predict the first diagnosis of the most common chronic diseases — which include diabetes, kidney failure, coronary artery disease, heart attack, heart failure, peripheral vascular disease, atrial fibrillation, stroke, dementia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease — within three years, the study found.
Researchers say ICHRON predictions are 77-78 percent accurate in identifying patients who’ll be diagnosed with a chronic disease within three years of testing. The impact of the study could be extensive, since more than half of the adult population in the United States suffers from one or more chronic diseases, and projections show a 40 percent increase in chronic disease cases in the next 10 years.
Results of the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute study were presented at the American College of Cardiology's 66th Annual Scientific Session in Washington, D.C.
“Our goal was to create a clinical tool that’s useful, easily obtainable and doesn’t slow the work-flow of our clinicians,” said Heidi May, PhD, MSPH, principal investigator of the the study and a cardiovascular epidemiologist with the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute.
Dr. May and her team studied a primary care population consisting of both male and female patients who had no history of a chronic disease. ICHRON was developed among one set of primary care patients, then tested in a second, independent primary care population.
Among females, those with a moderate ICHRON score were three times more likely to be diagnosed with a chronic disease compared to those with a low ICHRON score, while those with a high ICHRON score were 11 times more likely to be diagnosed.
For males, those with a moderate score were 5.6 times more likely to be diagnosed with a chronic disease within three years, and those with a high ICHRON score were 14 times more likely to be diagnosed compared to those with a low ICHRON score.
“We hope ICHRON can be used to help identify patients who are at a higher risk for a chronic disease and therefore need more personalized care. For example, if a patient received a high ICHRON score, the clinician could plan to see the patient more frequently or be more aggressive with treatments,” she said. “Or if the patient had a low ICHRON score, they could potentially be seen less often or their care providers could forego a test they were considering.”
Researchers see three major potential benefits:
- First, patients will live healthier lives as they avoid — or proactively learn to manage — chronic diseases.
- Second, they’ll be better able to avoid serious complications that often result from unmanaged chronic diseases, such as heart attacks or strokes that result from high blood pressure or unmanaged diabetes.
- Third, patients’ healthcare costs will decrease dramatically.
“It’s a lot less expensive to help patients improve their lifestyles than it is to treat a heart attack — and that’s in addition to all of the physical and emotional benefits that result from healthier lifestyles,” said Dr. May. “The ICHRON tool supports Intermountain Healthcare’s system effort to use preventive medicine to improve people’s health and control healthcare costs.”
ICHRON is designed to be calculated by a hospital’s electronic health record at low incremental expense.
Other researchers involved in the study include Donald L. Lappé, MD; Kirk U. Knowlton, MD; Brent Muhlestein, MD; and Benjamin D. Horne, PhD.
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Utah Connections Academy to Host
Information Session in Ogden
Event features information on curriculum, teacher-student interaction, college preparation and social events at local online school
WHO: Teachers and/or staff and local families from Utah Connections Academy, an online public school serving students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Anyone interested in learning about Utah Connections Academy is welcome.
WHAT: Utah Connections Academy (UCA), a tuition-free, fully accredited online public school serving students in kindergarten through 12th grade, is hosting a free information session at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5, at the Hilton Garden Inn Ogden, to help families learn more about UCA’s world-class curriculum, and thoroughly explore the high-quality online program.
WHEN: Wednesday April 5, at 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Hilton Garden Inn Ogden
2271 S. Washington Blvd.
Ogden, UT 84401
VISUALS/INTERVIEWS:
Media Contacts:
Josh Skalniak, Fingerpaint Marketing, (480) 352-2050, jskalniak@fingerpaintmarketing.com
Lisa Nicita, Fingerpaint Marketing, (602) 516-8803, lnicita@fingerpaintmarketing.com
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About Connections Academy
Connections Academy is a leading, fully accredited provider of high-quality, highly accountable virtual schooling for students in grades K through 12. Through tuition-free public schools, and full-time and part-time private school programs, Connections Academy delivers superior, personalized education for students, with the freedom and flexibility to experience our online learning community from anywhere. The combination of certified teachers, a proven curriculum, technology tools, and community experiences creates a supportive and successful online learning opportunity for families and children who want an individualized approach to education. Among the schools supported by Connections in the 2013–14 school year are 25 Connections Academy virtual (online) public schools that operate in 23 states. It serves students worldwide through the online private school, International Connections Academy. Connections Academy offers grades K through 12, though some public school programs do not offer all grades. For more information, call 800–382–6010 or visit www.ConnectionsAcademy.com. Connections Academy and its parent company, Connections Education, are part of the global learning company Pearson (NYSE:PSO) www.Pearson.com.
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Brighton Ski Resort
Last 12hr: 8"
Last 24hr: 11"
Last 48hr: 12"
Storm Total: 12"
BASE Total: 131"
YTD Total: 603"
NIGHT SKIING WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE SEASON AFTER APRIL 8th 2017.
To celebrate such an awesome season, we are offering NIGHT TICKETS FOR $25 TODAY THRU APRIL 8th. Discounted night tickets available at any ticket window or re-road your Go Card online and head straight to the lift!
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You may be aware that laws governing online privacy in the US vary widely from state to state. To find out how each US state ranks from least to most private, we evaluated each and every one of them based on 14 key criteria.
Here are our findings - https://www.comparitech.com/blog/vpn-privacy/which-us-states-best-protect-online-privacy/
Utah scored highly with 71.4 out of a possible score of 100.
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Thin Air – Park City, Utah April 5-7, 2017
PARK CITY, UTAH, US, March 31, 2017 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Park City, Utah – March 31, 2017 – Thin Air is a 3-day retreat in Park City, Utah, bringing together some of the country’s boldest thinkers, innovators, and entrepreneurs to discuss the latest thoughts on high performance ideas for companies. As a serial entrepreneur, David is founder and CEO of David Wiener Ventures, a think tank for highly innovative business opportunities, developing complete programs that bring opportunities to fruition through carefully integrated design, engineering, production, marketing, sales, product positioning and corporate identity development.
In addition to developing its own products and businesses, DWV's advisory services have been sought after by some of the world's best-known companies, such as Ferrari, Porsche, Nike, Ben & Jerry’s, Columbia Sportswear, Old Navy, the U.S. Ski Team, Formula One and Indy Car teams.
David will be moderating two panels to discuss the evolution of corporate culture at varying stages of a company’s growth. “I am honored to be part of this dynamic conference and to moderate these panels. Too often, corporate culture is overlooked as an integral part of a company’s success or failure. At Thin Air, there is a deep recognition that the performance of a company is driven by its culture,” stated Wiener.
About David Wiener Ventures
David Wiener Ventures is an internationally acclaimed design and innovation studio that creates exclusive and iconic products, vehicles, fashion, and brands.
Visit www.dwv.com
About Thin Air
Thin Air is both an educational summit and networking opportunity bringing together business leaders from around the Western U.S. This think-tank conference brings together a diverse group of proven leaders to discuss best practices and brightest ideas.
Visit https://thinairparkcity.com/
