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  • Syndromic Surveillance 101 - Module 3: Response Algorithms, Data Display, and Websites

    Content Type: Training

    An Online Training Course ISDS, in partnership with the Tufts University School of Medicine and Tufts Health Care Institute, has created an online course in syndromic surveillance. This program is designed to increase knowledge and foster… read more
    … An Online Training Course ISDS, in partnership with the Tufts … practitioners new to syndromic surveillance. This training is divided into four one-hour, self-paced modules …
  • Learning Outbreak Regions for Bayesian Spatial Biosurveillance

    Content Type: Abstract

    This work incorporates model learning into a Bayesian framework for outbreak detection. Our method learns the spatial characteristics of each outbreak type from a small number of labeled training examples, assuming a generative outbreak model with… read more
    … of each outbreak type from a small number of labeled training examples, assuming a generative outbreak model with … of each outbreak type from a small number of labeled training examples, assuming a generative outbreak model with … steepness parameter h) are learned from a set of labeled training examples. Since each example specifies the outbreak …
  • Opportunistic approaches to evaluation of surveillance efforts in resource-limited countries

    Content Type: Abstract

    The Biological Threat Reduction Program (BTRP) of the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) delivers interventions to enhance surveillance of especially dangerous pathogens of both humans and animals within countries of the former Soviet Union… read more
    … for the containment of the threat. The program delivers training on surveillance-related subjects through regular … among UZ veterinary officials and ii) the impact of training on their awareness of biosecurity. We also discuss … dangerous pathogens; threat reduction; effect of training; biosecurity; resource-poor countries Reference 1. …
  • Syndromic Surveillance 101 - Module 1: Syndromic Surveillance Definitions, Uses, Data Types, and Syndrome Groupings

    Content Type: Training

    UPDATED VERSION AVAILABLE Click here to view an updated version of this resource  … read more
    … to view an updated version of this resource   An Online Training Course ISDS, in partnership with the Tufts … practitioners new to syndromic surveillance. This training is divided into four one-hour, self-paced modules …
  • Using Gaming Tools to Train Disease Surveillance Professionals and Investigate Next-Generation Capabilities

    Content Type: Webinar

    This webinar will provide an overview of game-based tools for surveillance training and technology evaluation. The philosophy and methods of “serious gaming” will be presented through case studies and interactive examples. Panelists… read more
    … provide an overview of game-based tools for surveillance training and technology evaluation. The philosophy and … Epidig_Webinar.pdf … 10U-01 Using Gaming Tools to Train Disease Surveillance Professionals and Investigate …
  • Learning Stable Multivariate Baseline Models for Outbreak Detection

    Content Type: Abstract

    We propose a novel technique for building generative models of real-valued multivariate time series data streams. Such models are of considerable utility as baseline simulators in anomaly detection systems. The proposed algorithm, based on Linear… read more
    … sequences of realistic baselines using small samples of training data. Document … sequences of realistic baselines using small samples of training data. BACKGROUND Time series analysis is an … In both cases, our method is able to use very little training data to learn a stable model that captures the …
  • Identification and tracking of heat-related illnesses using syndromic surveillance

    Content Type: Abstract

    The summer of 2010 in Maryland was characterized by unusually high temperatures. This type of increased and prolonged heat can potentially make residents sick, and extreme exposure can even kill people at highest risk. Numerous… read more
    … for the early notification of community-based epidemics (ESSENCE) was used to monitor heat-related illnesses … the state.   Objective This paper describes the use of ESSENCE, a syndromic surveillance system, to monitor …
  • Operational Considerations and Early Successes with a Statewide Public Health Surveillance System

    Content Type: Abstract

    In 2004, the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) partnered with the Regenstrief Institute to begin collecting syndromic data from 14 ED’s to monitor bioterrorism-related events and other public health emergencies. Today, Indiana’s public… read more
    … from 55 hospitals. The ISDH analyzes these data using ESSENCE and initiates field investigations when human review … is the first local health department in Indiana using ESSENCE.   Objective This paper describes how local and …