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A Model-Based Architecture for Supporting Situational Diagnosis in Real-Time Surveillance Systems
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Real-time syndromic surveillance systems require adapted dataflow organization and tools for supporting data processing in real time, from their acquisition until the counter-measure building process. This work explores the capabilities of a… read more -
A Multijurisdictional Investigation of Resistant Highly Infectious TB in Asian Immigrants
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Learn about a highly infectious resistant tuberculosis outbreak among recent immigrants & the multijurisdictional public health response. Recognize basics about tuberculosis & anticipate difficulties with immigrants and resistant strains.… read more -
A Multivariate Bayesian Scan Statistic
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This paper develops a new method for multivariate spatial cluster detection, the ìmultivariate Bayesian scan statisticî (MBSS). MBSS combines information from multiple data streams in a Bayesian framework, enabling faster and more accurate… read more -
A National Scale Microsimulation of Disease Outbreaks
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Our objective in this research is to take advantage of a supercomputer grid (TeraGrid) to develop a distributed memory national scale agent-based model (ABM) to study disease outbreaks at the micro level. This has data needs at both the national… read more -
A Nationwide Geo-Referenced Synthesized Agent Database for Infectious Disease Models
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Our objective in this research is to develop a national, geospatially-explicit set of human agents for use in agent-based models. [The term 'agents', in agent-based modeling, refers to computerized entities that represent individuals who interact… read more -
A New Space-Time Scan Statistic for Timely Outbreak Detection Taking Overdispersion Into Account
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To propose a new space-time scan statistic taking overdispersion into account for accurate and timely detection of disease outbreaks. -
A Nonparametric Scan Statistic for Multivariate Disease Surveillance
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We present a new method for multivariate outbreak detection, the ìnonparametric scan statisticî (NPSS). NPSS enables fast and accurate detection of emerging space-time clusters using multiple disparate data streams, including nontraditional data… read more -
A Nonstatistical Algorithm for Automated Surveillance of Poison Control Center Data
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To develop an automated system which examines Poison Control Center data and provides (1) early recognition of events, both man-made and naturally-occurring, which may pose a threat to public health, and (2) real-time notification to Poison… read more