COMPUTING IN VARIOUS FIELDS Flashcards
(35 cards)
The process of creating visual representations of the inside of the body using techniques like X-rays, MRI, CT scans, and ultrasound to diagnose, monitor, and treat medical conditions.
MEDICAL IMAGING
Diagnosing brain tumors by providing detailed images of brain structures.
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
Detecting internal injuries and bleeding in trauma patients.
CT (Computed Tomography) Scans
Monitoring fetal development during pregnancy.
ULTRASOUND
Identifying cancerous tissues by showing how tissues and organs are functioning.
PET (Positron Emission Tomography) Scans
Reduces the need for exploratory surgeries.
NON-INVASIVE DIAGNOSIS
Facilitates early diagnosis and treatment, improving patient outcomes.
EARLY DETECTION
Digital versions of patients’ medical histories, including diagnoses, treatments, medications.
ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS (EHR)
Patients can view test results, schedule appointments, and communicate with healthcare providers online.
PATIENT PORTALS
Alerts for potential drug interactions or allergies.
DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS
Identifying trends in patient data to improve care protocols.
DATA ANALYTICS
The practice of delivering healthcare services remotely through technology, such as video calls.
TELEMEDICINE
Doctors can diagnose and treat patients in remote areas via video calls.
REMOTE CONSULTATIONS
Monitoring chronic conditions like diabetes through connected devices.
TELEMONITORING
The use of computer algorithms to automatically execute financial trades at high speeds and volumes based on predefined criteria, such as price, timing, or market conditions.
ALGORITHMIC TRADING
Using algorithms to execute millions of trades per second, capitalizing on small price differences.
HIGH-FREQUENCY TRADING(HFT)
Developing complex models to predict market movements and make trading decisions.
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS
Decentralized digital ledger that records transactions across multiple computers in a way that ensures security, transparency, and immutability, making it a foundational technology for cryptocurrencies and other secure data-sharing applications.
BLOCKCHAIN
Bitcoin and Ethereum for peer-to-peer transactions without intermediaries.
CRYPTOCURRENCIES
Self-executing contracts with terms directly written into code, such as automating lease agreements.
SMART CONTRACTS
Tracking the origin and journey of products to ensure authenticity and transparency.
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
New technologies and solutions that improve or automate financial services.
FINTECH INNOVATIONS
Automated platforms like Betterment and Wealth front that provide financial advice based on algorithms.
ROBO-ADVISORS
Platforms like Lending Club that connect borrowers directly with investors.
PEER-TO-PEER LENDING
