News

July 2023

• 7/13 - Regenstrief researchers elected fellows of prestigious International Academy of Health Sciences Informatics 

• 7/12 - Understanding the intersection of Alzheimer’s disease caregiving and the LGBT experience

• 7/10 - Tracking down social determinants of health in electronic health records

June 2023

• 6/29 - Expanding use of brief assessment tools to increase early detection of mild cognitive impairment in primary care

• 6/28 - Regenstrief scientists on MedInfo 2023 global stage with presenters from 35 countries

• 6/27 - Study identifies risk factors for early onset colorectal cancer in males

• 6/23 - Statewide study explores how pre-existing disease has influenced the COVID-19 experience

• 6/22 - Regenstrief researcher 1 of 10 to receive esteemed Kornfeld Scholars Program Award

• 6/21 - Novel nurse-driven virtual care model supports nursing home residents and nurses who care for them

• 6/14 - Racial disparities found in one of first studies of pharmacological treatment of insomnia

• 6/8 - Connecting the dots: Leveraging information to improve the nation’s public health

• 6/1 - What people want: Regenstrief-IU study explores patients’ perspectives on diabetes self-management apps

May 2023

• 5/25 - An emergency department visit as part of a continuum of care

• 5/18 - Research to improve quality of stroke care is advancing but gaps exist

• 5/16 - Cognitive training helpful for some but not a panacea for fall prevention

• 5/11 - Study examines experiences with healthcare access and telehealth delivery for Black veterans with chronic pain during COVID-19 pandemic 

• 5/10 - Global OpenHIE community gathers to connect and learn

• 5/5 - Regenstrief welcomes new president and CEO

• 5/1 - Another pharmacological approach fails to diminish delirium severity or duration

April 2023

• 4/28 - Six-fold increase in rural cancer screenings with remote outreach

• 4/28 - Artificial Intelligence conference at Regenstrief features latest developments, future of technology 

• 4/27 - Rural Midwest women face unique challenges and are at risk for poor pregnancy and overall health outcomes

• 4/20 - Advance care planning trending toward less aggressive, comfort-focused care for cancer patients

• 4/18 - Study provides evidence that peer-support groups can be beneficial in reducing healthcare worker stress and burnout

• 4/17 - Interim President and CEO Susan Hickman honored with reception

• 4/13 - Effectiveness of COVID-19 mRNA vaccination for children and adolescents confirmed by multi-state study

• 4/12 - State and county health departments from across Indiana represented at Regenstrief Public Health Data Infrastructure conference

• 4/11 - Unique statewide survey provides insight into cancer-related knowledge, beliefs and behaviors of Hispanic residents

March 2023

• 3/31 - Monitoring chronic disease burden: EHRs can help meet a serious public health challenge

• 3/30 - Study assesses prevalence, severity, co-occurrence of common symptoms undertreated in cancer patients

• 3/29 - More than 1,200 LOINC® registrants represent 78 countries for version 2.74 webinar

• 3/27 - Socially vulnerable carry disproportionate COVID burden due to lower likelihood of vaccination not vaccine effectiveness

• 3/21 - Factors influencing participation of Black and White Americans in Alzheimer’s disease biomarker research

• 3/15 - Multi-state study reports COVID-19 mRNA vaccines protective during Omicron BA.4/BA.5 predominance

• 3/9 - IBJ Honors Regenstrief research scientist with Heath Care Hero Award 

• 3/7 - LOINC 2.74 Release Webinar scheduled for spring 2023

• 3/6 - LOINC continues facilitating health data interoperability with biannual issuance of new concepts

February 2023

• 2/27 - Study identifies four distinct pain trajectories in nursing home residents

• 2/22 - Study one of first to compare pain relief options for chronic low back pain patients already on opioids

• 2/8 - Regenstrief-led study shows enhanced spiritual care improves well-being of ICU surrogate decision-makers

• 2/8 - JAMA study finds electronic health records do not accurately identify common barriers to health

• 2/6 - Patzer new Regenstrief Institute president, CEO

• 2/2 - Dementia complicates cancer care, increasing risk of poorer clinical outcomes and patient experience

January 2023

• 1/26 - Blood sugar monitoring devices pose wearability and use problems for older adults with diabetes and caregivers

• 1/24 - Expanding the national dialogue on healthcare to include the intersection of structural racism and ageism

• 1/18 - Regenstrief Institute research scientists study online colorectal cancer risk calculators

• 1/17 - Novel framework provides ‘measuring stick’ for assessing patient matching tools

• 1/12 - Benzodiazepine tightrope: Experts advocate provider and patient education, surveillance vs. strict governmental regulation

• 1/11 - Gifts from Walther, Regenstrief foundations create cancer informatics chair at IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center

• 1/4 - Study surveys landscape of apps built on increasingly popular FHIR® standard