Abstract: At least one attribute type associated with an individual in a first record of a first database and one or more similar attribute types in record(s) of other second database(s) are located. The attribute types compared. Based on the comparison, a first weighted score for the first record and another weighted score for each other records are computed. The weighted score indicates a likelihood the particular attribute type is associated with a same individual as other attribute type(s) located in other record(s) and further accounts for a time delta between measurements of the attribute types. Confidence score outputs for the records are also computed. The confidence score output of a record is based on all weighted scores of that record and indicates a likelihood that record is associated with the same individual. At least one database is updated based on at least one of the confidence score outputs.

Abstract: Systems and computer program products for relating facts stored in healthcare databases are provided. At least two fact tables stored in a healthcare database including data meeting a criteria of interest are located. An identification key is assigned to the at least two fact tables including the located data meeting the criteria of interest. The identification key provides access to a dimension table including a list of subjects associated with the at least two fact tables including the located data meeting the criteria of interest so as to allow future identification of the subjects meeting the criteria of interest.

Abstract: At least one attribute type associated with an individual in a first record of a first database and one or more similar attribute types in record(s) of other second database(s) are located. The attribute types compared. Based on the comparison, a first weighted score for the first record and another weighted score for each other records are computed. The weighted score indicates a likelihood the particular attribute type is associated with a same individual as other attribute type(s) located in other record(s) and further accounts for a time delta between measurements of the attribute types. Confidence score outputs for the records are also computed. The confidence score output of a record is based on all weighted scores of that record and indicates a likelihood that record is associated with the same individual. At least one database is updated based on at least one of the confidence score outputs.

Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products for associating healthcare records in healthcare databases with an individual are provided. One or more attribute types are located in first and second records. The one or more attribute types being associated with the individual. A weighted score is determined for the located at least one attribute type based on a comparison of the located at least one attribute type in the first record and the located at least one attribute type in the second record. The weighted score indicates a likelihood that the located at least one attribute type in the first and second records are both associated with the individual. A confidence is provided and is associated with the first and second records based on the weighted score. The confidence score indicates a likelihood that both the first and second records are associated with the individual.

Abstract: Methods for associating healthcare records in healthcare databases with an individual are provided. One or more attribute types are located in first and second records. The one or more attribute types being associated with the individual. A weighted score is determined for the located at least one attribute type based on a comparison of the located at least one attribute type in the first record and the located at least one attribute type in the second record. The weighted score indicates a likelihood that the located at least one attribute type in the first and second records are both associated with the individual. A confidence is provided and is associated with the first and second records based on the weighted score. The confidence score indicates a likelihood that both the first and second records are associated with the individual.

Abstract: Methods of organizing medical data include hierarchically relating a single type of medical or research event to medical data generated from the single type of medical or research event in a computer database environment. Organizing the data in this way enables a researcher to access medical data collected as part of a medical procedure performed on a large number of patients, but at different times. For example, the medical data may be viewed in a more hierarchical fashion, thereby enabling the researcher to further investigate potential relationships between other factors.

Abstract: Methods, systems and computer program products for relating facts stored in healthcare databases are provided. At least two fact tables stored in a healthcare database including data meeting a criteria of interest are located. An identification key is assigned to the at least two fact tables including the located data meeting the criteria of interest. The identification key provides access to a dimension table including a list of subjects associated with the at least two fact tables including the located data meeting the criteria of interest so as to allow future identification of the subjects meeting the criteria of interest.

Abstract: This invention provides an improved process for increasing the specific gravity of red mud. The process comprises mixing red mud in an acidic solution, such as sulfur dioxide solution, having a pH of between about 1.5 and about 3.0 to form an insoluble red mud residue. The specific gravity of the red mud residue can also be increased by heating the residue in air to a temperature of 250.degree. C. to about 300.degree. C. This process enables recovery of a treated red mud derivative having an increased specific gravity in excess of 4.0, which makes the product particularly useful as a weighting agent for drilling fluid, and as the solid phase of slurries used to fill crevices and fissures exposed by drilling or excavation.