An electronic health record (EHR)-based risk calculator can predict fractures comparably to FRAX: a proof-of-concept study.

Rajesh K Jain Eric C Polley Mark G WeinerAmy IwamayeElbert S Huang Tamara J Vokes

Published in: Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA (2024)

Routinely collected data in EHR systems can generate adequate fracture predictions without the need to verbally ascertain fracture risk factors. In the future, this could allow for automated fracture prediction at the point of care to improve osteoporosis screening and treatment rates.

Keyphrases

electronic health record
clinical decision support
risk factors
adverse drug
hip fracture
postmenopausal women
deep learning
current status
bone mineral density
big data
single cell