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Seasonal Patterns of Gastrointestinal Illness
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Objective: To investigate seasonal patterns of gastrointestinal (GI) illness among children and adults. -
State Surveillance Data Improves a Clinical Prediction Model for Pertussis
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Bordetella Pertussis outbreaks cause morbidity in all age groups, but the infection is most dangerous for young infants. Pertussis is difficult to diagnose, especially in its early stages, and definitive test results are not… read more -
Novel approach to hypoglycemia surveillance in an international online diabetes social network
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Hypoglycemia is a serious sequela of diabetes treatment that is not tracked by current health surveillance efforts despite substantial related morbidity and mortality. We take a novel approach to hypoglycemia surveillance, engaging members of an… read more -
Automated chronic disease surveillance and visualization using electronic health record data
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Chronic diseases are the leading causes of mortality and morbidity for Americans but public health surveillance for these conditions is limited. Health departments currently use telephone interviews, medical surveys, and death certificates to gather… read more -
Improved diagnosis of group A streptococcal pharyngitis using real-time biosurveillance
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Group A Streptococcal (GAS) pharyngitis, the most common bacterial cause of acute pharyngitis, causes more than half a billion cases annually worldwide. Treatment with antibiotics provides symptomatic benefit and reduces complications… read more -
Improved diagnosis of group A streptococcal pharyngitis using real-time biosurveillance
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Group A Streptococcal (GAS) pharyngitis, the most common bacterial cause of acute pharyngitis, causes more than half a billion cases annually worldwide. Treatment with antibiotics provides symptomatic benefit and reduces complications, missed work… read more