Big Data Analytics in Laboratory Medicine: A Path towards Predictive Healthcare

Authors

  • Sofie Dyrholm The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability, Technical University of Denmark, Kemitorvet B220, Lyngby, Denmark.
  • Brigitte Roth Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology IME, Forckenbeckstraße 6, 52074 Aachen, Germany.
  • Amanda Sten Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology IME, Forckenbeckstraße 6, 52074 Aachen, Germany.

Keywords:

Big Data Analysis (BDA), Laboratory Medicine (LM), Healthcare Procedures (HP)

Abstract

Predictive healthcare is now possible because of the fusion of big data analytics and laboratory medicine, which has ushered in a new era of revolutionary healthcare procedures. This integration makes use of data science to analyze large and varied datasets, including genetic data, laboratory test results, and electronic health records. Predictive models arise in this paradigm, providing previously unheard-of chances for improved diagnoses, personalized therapy, and more effective healthcare procedures. The many applications of big data analytics in laboratory medicine are examined in this study. Personalized medicine customizes therapies based on unique patient features, while predictive diagnostics allow for earlier and more accurate disease detection. The capacity to manage population health proactively and the acceleration of medication research and development both support an all-encompassing and focused approach to healthcare. Reduced turnaround times, resource allocation, and optimized laboratory operations contribute to increased operational efficiency. For measuring, the research study used smart PLS software and generated informative results, including descriptive statistics, correlation coefficient and algorithm model between them. Big data analytics-enabled real-time monitoring creates early warning systems for possible health problems, allowing for prompt actions. Moreover, cost optimisation techniques surface, guaranteeing that healthcare services stay efficient while avoiding excessive financial strain. Anyhow these encouraging developments, there are still issues to be resolved, including data protection issues, ethical issues, and the requirement for standardised procedures. The overall research found a direct path towards predictive healthcare. The broad adoption of big data analytics in laboratory medicine will depend on how well these difficulties are addressed as the field develops, securing its position as a keystone in the quest for predictive healthcare and better patient outcomes.

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2023-12-06

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