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  • Enhanced surveillance to monitor response to a provincial overdose emergency, Canada

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    On April 14, 2016, British Columbia (BC)’s Provincial Health Officer declared a public health emergency due to a significant increase in drug-related overdoses and deaths in the Province. Despite the declaration, 161 suspected drug overdose deaths… read more
    … of novel harm reduction initiatives. Overdose Prevention Sites (OPS) were opened on December 8, 2016. At these sites, … surveillance system from EDs and a Supervised Injection Site (Insite). Objective: To describe the use of multiple … of novel harm reduction initiatives. Overdose Prevention Sites (OPS) were opened on December 8, 2016. At these sites, …
  • Automated surveillance and public health reporting for gestational diabetes incidence and care using electronic health record data

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    Public health departments have a strong interest in monitoring the incidence, care, and complications of gestational diabetes, as it is associated with poor outcomes for infants and increased risk of diabetes type II for mothers.… read more
    … have a strong interest in monitoring the incidence, care, and complications of gestational diabetes, as it is … small sample size, no information about processes of care), and occasional research studies. Automated analysis … health reporting for gestational diabetes incidence and care using electronic health record data M Klompas1, J …