Skip to main content

Displaying results 25 - 32 of 37
  • Using the Flow of People in Cluster Detection and Inference

    Content Type: Abstract

    The traditional SaTScan algorithm[1],[2] uses the euclidean dis- tance between centroids of the regions in a map to assemble a con- nected (in the sense that two connected regions share a physical border) sets of regions. According to the value of… read more
    … between centroids of the regions in a map to assemble a con- nected (in the sense that two connected regions share a … study of events like contagious diseases or homicides we con- sider using the flow of people between two regions in … between centroids of the regions in a map to assemble a con- nected (in the sense that two connected regions share a …
  • Epidemiological Distribution of Reported Cryptosporidiosis cases in Houston, Texas, 2013-2016

    Content Type: Abstract

    Cryptosporidiosis is a diarrheal disease caused by microscopic parasite Cryptosporidium. Modes of transmission include eating undercooked food contaminated with the parasite, swallowing something that has come into contact with human or animal feces… read more
    … with the parasite, swallowing something that has come into contact with human or animal feces, or swallowing … with the parasite, swallowing something that has come into contact with human or animal feces, or swallowing …
  • Evaluating a Social Network Analytic Tool to Support Outbreak Management and Contact Tracing in an Outbreak of Pertussis

    Content Type: Abstract

    Pertussis (i.e., whooping cough) is on the rise in the US. To implement effective prevention and treatment strategies, it is critical to conduct timely contact tracing and evaluate people who may have come into contact with an infected person. We… read more
    … timely contact tracing and evaluate people who may have come into contact with an infected person. We describe a … timely contact tracing and evaluate people who may have come into contact with an infected person. We describe a …
  • Poison center data for public health surveillance: Poison center and public health perspectives

    Content Type: Abstract

    Since 2008, poisoning is the leading cause of injury-related death in the United States; since 1980, the poisoning-related fatality rate in the United States (U.S.) has almost tripled. Many poison-related injuries and deaths are reported to regional… read more
    … the PC and PH Collaborations Community of Practice (CoP) has collaborated with members to provide educational … at relevant national and international conferences. The CoP includes over 200 members from state and local PH … the PC and PH Collaborations Community of Practice (CoP) has collaborated with members to provide educational …
  • Correlation between Real-Time BioSense Influenza Indicators and Data from the U.S. Influenza Sentinal Physicians Surveillance Network

    Content Type: Abstract

    Objective The objective of this study was to determine which chief complaints and ICD-9-CM coded diagnoses from real-time BioSense hospital data correlate well with data from conventional influenza surveillance systems.
    … study was to determine which chief complaints and ICD-9-CM coded diagnoses from real-time BioSense hospital data … study was to determine which chief complaints and ICD-9-CM coded diagnoses from real-time BioSense hospital data …
  • Content Analysis of Tobacco-related Twitter Posts

    Content Type: Abstract

    Vast amounts of free, real-time, localizable Twitter data offer new possibilities for public health workers to identify trends and attitudes that more traditional surveillance methods may not capture, particu- larly in emerging areas of public… read more
    … regulation and public information remain sparse, despite con- troversial health effects. Ubiquitous online marketing … regulation and public information remain sparse, despite con- troversial health effects. Ubiquitous online marketing …
  • Medication Refill - Idaho Division of Public Health

    Content Type: Syndrome

    The attached query was developed to track medication refill encounters in emergency departments in ESSENCE during evacuations or extended mass gathering events. The query was initially developed for use with the chief complaint, triage note, and… read more
    … triage note, and discharge diagnosis code (ICD-10 CM).    Z76.0 or (Refill andnot Cap Refill or Capillary … triage note, and discharge diagnosis code (ICD-10 CM).    …
  • Does Antimicrobial Prescription Data Improve Influenza Surveillance in VA?

    Content Type: Abstract

    Antimicrobial prescriptions are a new data source available to the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) biosurveillance program. Little is known about whether antiviral or antibacterial prescription data correlates with influenza ICD-9-CM coded… read more
    … prescription data correlates with influenza ICD-9-CM coded encounters. We therefore evaluated the utility and … prescription data correlates with influenza ICD-9-CM coded encounters. We therefore evaluated the utility and …