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Multiple Data Sources and Reverse Engineering Could Improve Sensitivity of Surveillance Algorithms
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Clinicians can pursue the clinical findings for specific patients until reaching a diagnosis in real time. When using electronic ED complaints, one relies on symptoms volunteered by patients in the triage setting. Patients seek emergency… read more -
ROC Curves in Public Health Surveillance: A First Step in Cost-Benefit Analysis
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Our purpose was to develop an ROC curve for public health surveillance similar to those used in diagnostic testing. We developed syndrome surveillance algorithms with differing sensitivity and specificity in detecting the seasonal influenza (ILI)… read more