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CODETECT Study: Digital Platform to Detect Undiagnosed Chronic Conditions in Hospitalised Patients — Implications for Australian Healthcare

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28 May 2026

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The CODETECT study is developing a digital platform to identify undiagnosed chronic conditions in hospitalised patients using routine clinical data. This UK-based research could transform hospital admissions into opportunities for proactive chronic disease detection.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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