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  • Asthma patterns in Boston emergency department visits for children age five and under

    Content Type: Abstract

    The burden of asthma on the youngest children in Boston is largely characterized through hospitalizations and self-report surveys. Hospitalization rates are highest in Black and Hispanic populations under age five. A study of… read more
    … being prescribed daily medication. Information on asthma visits for children 5 years old or younger was requested by … ED Visits 01 /05 /08 02 /02 /08 03 /01 /08 03 /29 /08 04 /26 /08 05 /24 /08 06 /21 /08 07 /19 /08 08 /16 /08 09 /13 … than White children to present at an ED for an asthma visit. Males accounted for 64% of all asthma syndrome visits …
  • Syndromic Surveillance for Bicycle Related Injuries in Boston, 2007-2010

    Content Type: Abstract

    In May of 2001, Boston released a strategic transportation plan to improve bicycle access and safety. [1] According to the Boston Transportation Department, ridership has increased 122% between 2007 and 2009. [2] A collaborative public health and… read more
    … In May of 2001, Boston released a strategic transportation plan … possible risk factors using bicycle related injury (BRI) visits at Boston emergency departments (ED). Document … ehtj11115 ehtj11120 ehtj11024 ehtj11060 ehtj11110 26-50 ehtj11034 ehtj11198 ehtj11174 ehtj11048 ehtj11154 …
  • Models for Forecasting Asthma Exacerbations in Urban Environments

    Content Type: Report

    Materials associated with the Analytic Solutions for Real-Time Biosurveillance: Models for Forecasting Asthma Exacerbations in Urban Environments consultancy held March 30-31, 2016 at the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC). … read more
    … PM2.5:  http://para.nomads.ncep.noaa.gov/pub/data/nccf/com/aqm/para/   GRIB2 tools:  … of Fall School Opening and Emergency Department Asthma Visits in a Large Metropolitan Area.  Silverman RA, Kazuhiko … PM2.5:  http://para.nomads.ncep.noaa.gov/pub/data/nccf/com/aqm/para/   GRIB2 tools:  …
  • Syndromic Surveillance in Boston: Validating the Detection of Small Events and Integrating Response from a Local Health Department

    Content Type: Abstract

    The interpretation of aberrations detected by syndromic surveillance is critical for success, but poses challenges for local health departments who must conduct appropriate follow-up and confirm outbreaks. This paper describes the response of the… read more
    … (BPHC) to a cluster of emergency department (ED) visits in children detected by syndromic surveillance. … complaint and demographic data are received for each visit; chief complaints are then grouped into eight syndrome … investigation. 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 1/1 1/15 1/29 2/12 2/26 3/12 3/26 4/9 4/23 Date N o. o f v is its (v om iti ng ) …
  • Age Specific Correlations between Influenza Laboratory Data and Influenza-like Syndrome Definitions in Boston and New York City

    Content Type: Abstract

    To compare age-group-specific correlation of influenza-like syndrome (ILS) emergency department (ED) visits with influenza laboratory data in Boston and NYC using locally defined ILS definitions.
    … influenza-like syndrome (ILS) emergency department (ED) visits with influenza laboratory data in Boston and NYC … influenza-like syndrome (ILS) emergency department (ED) visits with influenza laboratory data in Boston and NYC … 0.50 0.75 1.00 <1 1-4 5-24 25-44 45-64 65+ Age Group (y rs) C or re la tio n C oe ff ic ie nt NYC -0.25 0.00 0.25 …
  • Sneezes vs. Wheezes: Syndrome Definitions for Influenza-like Illness

    Content Type: Abstract

    During influenza season, the Boston Public Health Commission uses syndromic surveillance to monitor Emergency Department visits for chief complaints indicative of influenza-like illness (ILI). We created three syndrome definitions for ILI to capture… read more
    … syndromic surveillance to monitor Emergency Department visits for chief complaints indicative of influenza-like … surveillance to monitor Emergency Department (ED) visits for chief complaints indicative of influenza-like … From October 9, 2005 to May 6, 2006 the number of total visits for each ILI syndrome group was recorded daily and …
  • Technical Challenges from the Public Health Practice Community to Statisticians and Analysts

    Content Type: Webinar

    On May 28th, 2009, the ISDS Research and Public Health Practice Committees hosted a joint panel with the goal of bringing current challenges faced by public health practitioners to the attention of the research community at large. Members of both… read more
    … On May 28th, 2009, the ISDS Research and Public Health Practice … increase (observed/linear-baseline). Region and Age (y) Date Ideas&   … influenza-like morbidity. CDC Press Briefing - May 26, 2009 Anne Schuchat: When we overlay our virologic … Reportable)disease)informa6on)that)includes)approximately)70)diseases) •  Demographic)data)for)NYC) Challenges) •  …
  • A Syndromic Approach to Emergency Department Surveillance for Skin and Soft Tissue Infections

    Content Type: Abstract

    The incidence of and hospitalizations for SSTI have steadily increased over the last decade in the United States, primarily due to the emergence and spread of community acquired Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA). The ED is a… read more
    … to describe the epidemiology of emergency department (ED) visits for skin and soft tissue infections (SSTI) in an … absence of laboratory data, to estimate the burden of ED visits associated with SSTI, and to determine potential … to describe the epidemiology of emergency department (ED) visits for skin and soft tissue infections (SSTI) in an …