Medical Data Sharing, Harmonization and Analytics delves into the rapidly evolving field of medical data harmonization combined with the latest cloud infrastructures for storing the harmonized (shared) data. This book serves as a comprehensive guide for understanding the intricacies of data sharing and protection in the medical domain. It covers the most recent research and applications on data sharing, focusing particularly on unmet needs in chronic diseases. The text also addresses ethical, legal, and privacy issues crucial to data protection.

The book integrates data harmonization and big data analytics strategies within shared medical data contexts, providing relevant case studies in chronic diseases. It explores how advancements in data harmonization can lead to the integration of cohorts, making it a valuable resource for professionals seeking to leverage cloud computing for storing and securing patient data effectively. Through detailed analyses and practical insights, this first edition by Vasileios Pezoulas offers a thorough exploration of these critical areas.

ISBN-13: 978-0128165591

Published on January 5, 2020, by Academic Press.