Publications by authors named "Ron Held"
Self-reported treatment effectiveness for Crohn's disease using a novel crowdsourcing web-based platform.
United European Gastroenterol J
September 2023
Article Synopsis
- Internet and social media platforms enable patients to share their experiences and self-report health data, leading to better understanding of treatments for chronic conditions like Crohn's disease (CD) through platforms like StuffThatWorks (STW).
- A study using a Bayesian inference model analyzed the effectiveness of various treatments for CD based on self-reported outcomes from 7,593 participants, most of whom were female and from English-speaking countries.
- The results found that infliximab (IFX) was the most effective treatment, with other treatments ranked in the following order: bowel surgery, adalimumab (ADA), ustekinumab (UST), and vedolizumab (VDZ), highlighting the potential of AI-driven, crowds
Article Synopsis
- Treatment for hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) varies widely and often falls short of patient expectations, prompting the study to develop an AI-based platform for evaluating treatments and patient outcomes.
- The research involved analyzing data from 1,050 patients through online questionnaires, focusing on their clinical characteristics, comorbidities (like depression and anxiety), and treatment satisfaction to assess which treatments worked best.
- Findings indicated that younger males experienced more severe HS symptoms, with different treatments rated based on severity stages, underscoring the importance of understanding comorbid conditions in managing HS effectively.