Parkinson's is a disease which affects the brain, causing problems with movement. The muscles become stiff and sometimes shake, and the person moves more slowly than normal. Parkinson's and dementia are linked because, in some people with Parkinson's disease, dementia may occur as the illness progresses. Dementia is a disorder in which brain function deteriorates, leading to difficulties with remembering, planning and organizing, recognizing people and things, and communicating with others.
Thermo rolls out predictive liver toxicity assay. By Gareth Macdonald Gareth Macdonald, 08-Mar-2011 2011-03-08T00:00:00Z. Thermo Fisher Scientific has launched a predictive assay that, it claims, can assess a drug candidateâs potential to cause liver damage earlier than traditional methods.
The other two disciplines, predictive and prescriptive, are a step up the analytics ladder. Both give insight, and even foresight, to support decision-making. Predictive and prescriptive analytics incorporate statistical modeling, machine learning, and data mining to give MBA executives and MBA graduate students strategic tools and deep insight into customers and overall operations.