The goal of this challenge is to predict the progression of disease in ALS patients based on the patient’s current disease status. The data available to make this prediction includes demographics, medical and family history data, functional measures, vital signs, and lab data (blood chemistry/hematology/urinalysis). These data have been obtained from industry, academic, and government-funded clinical trials. The awarded prize was $50,000.
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