Using artificial intelligence algorithms to predict the overall survival of hemodialysis patients during the COVID-19 pandemic: A prospective cohort study.

Journal: Journal of the Chinese Medical Association : JCMA
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Hemodialysis (HD) patients are a vulnerable population at high risk for severe complications from COVID-19. The impact of partial COVID-19 vaccination on the survival of HD patients remains uncertain. This prospective cohort study was designed to use artificial intelligence algorithms to predict the survival impact of partial COVID-19 vaccination in HD patients.

Authors

  • Shao-Yu Tang
    Division of Nephrology, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
  • Tz-Heng Chen
    Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
  • Ko-Lin Kuo
    Division of Nephrology, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei, Taiwan.
  • Jue-Ni Huang
    Information Management Office, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
  • Chen-Tsung Kuo
    Information Management Office, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
  • Yuan-Chia Chu
    Information Management Office, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.