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Selection of Syndromes and Algorithms for Monitoring Bovine Laboratory Test Data
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The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is collaborating with epidemiologists of the US Dept. of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Center for Epidemiology and Animal Health (CEAH) to increase animal… read more -
Understanding Emergency Department Utilization Patterns in Illinois
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Syndromic surveillance has been widely implemented for the collection of Emergency Department (ED) data. EDs may be the only option for seeking care in underserved areas, but they do not represent population-based measures. This analysis provides… read more -
Forecasting Emergency Department Admissions for Pneumonia in Tropical Singapore
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Pneumonia, an infection of the lung due to bacterial, viral or fungal pathogens, is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. In the past few decades, the threat of emerging pathogens presenting as pneumonia, such as Severe Acute… read more -
The RHINO Community of Practice: Building a Space for Data Users and Enthusiasts in Washington State
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Prior to June 2016, there were 45 registered users of syndromic surveillance data in Washington State, with 29 (64.4%) representing 5 of Washingtonâs 35 local health jurisdictions and 16 (35.6%) at the state level. Of those registered users, 9 (8.… read more -
Enhanced Surveillance of Heat-Related Illness in Pinal County
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Extreme heat is a major cause of weather-related morbidity and mortality in the United States (US).1 HRI is the most frequent cause of environmental exposure-related injury treated in US emergency departments.2 More than 65,000 emergency room visits… read more -
Using Drug Overdose Syndromic Surveillance Data to Impact Local Public Health Action
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Since 2008, drug overdose deaths exceeded the number of motor vehicle traffic-related deaths in Indiana and the gap continues to widen1. As the opioid crisis rages on in the United States the federal government is providing funding opportunities to… read more -
Temporal Patterns in Chlamydia Repeat Testing and Positivity Rates in Massachusetts
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Sexually transmitted disease treatment guidelines have incrementally added repeat testing recommendations for Chlamydia trachomatis infections over time, including test-of-cure 3 to 4 weeks following completion of treatment for pregnant women and… read more -
Arizona Sonora Binational Cases: five years of surveillance
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Infectious diseases can spread across borders. The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) collects information on binational infectious disease cases and shares it with Mexico. Infectious disease investigation in Arizona is enhanced by using… read more