All articles tagged with #disease trajectories
A study from Spain suggests that the sequence of pre-existing chronic conditions may better predict long COVID risk than individual conditions, highlighting the importance of disease trajectories in understanding persistent symptoms post-infection.
Researchers used AI to analyze over 44 million hospital stays in Austria and identified 1,260 distinct disease trajectories, revealing critical moments where early and personalized prevention could significantly alter a patient’s health outcome. The study underscores the prevalence of multimorbidity and highlights opportunities for targeted interventions, emphasizing the importance of early, personalized healthcare strategies to mitigate long-term health risks and reduce the burden on healthcare systems.