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"Random forest" algorithm outperforms traditional methods for predicting patient flare-ups, even with incomplete medical histories
A new machine learning approach developed by University of Michigan School of Public Health researchers better predicts when patients might experience recurring health events like disease flare-ups or hospitalizations, even when patient follow-up data is incomplete.
The national vaccine strategy paid for itself after just one year, according to a study led by University of Michigan researchers. The United States prevented far more in medical spending and lost productivity than it spent on testing, buying and delivering the 2021 vaccines.
U-M epidemiologist Matthew Boulton and Michigan's chief medical executive Natasha Bagdasarian discuss vaccines, then and now
In today's challenging era for vaccines, the University of Michigan School of Public Health will host a live podcast taping April 11 in recognition of the announcement made 70 years ago at U-M, when the polio vaccine was declared safe and effective to a worldwide audience.
School of Public Health also ranked highly in several specialty areas
The University of Michigan School of Public Health has been ranked #2 in U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Public Health Schools. The School of Public Health also ranks among the top schools in specialty rankings issued by U.S. News.
