Missing Semantic Annotation in Databases

Summary

Data integration is a well-known grand challenge in information systems. It is highly relevant in medicine because of the multitude of patient data sources. Semantic annotations of data items regarding concept and value domain, based on comprehensive terminologies can facilitate data integration and migration. Therefore it should be implemented in databases from the very beginning.

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