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Discussion on the June 2011 Report of the National Biosurveillance Advisory Subcommittee
Content Type: Webinar
The June 2011 meeting of the Public Health Practice Committee featured a discussion on the June 2011 Report of the National Biosurveillance Advisory Subcommittee (NBAS). Leading the discussion was Pamela S. Diaz, MD, the Director of… read more -
Biosurveillance: A Definition, Scope and Description of Current Capability for a National Strategy
Content Type: Abstract
Homeland Security Presidential Directive – 21 (HSPD-21) requires the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a national biosurveillance capability that provides early warning and situation awareness for urgent public health events.… read more -
ROC Curves in Public Health Surveillance: A First Step in Cost-Benefit Analysis
Content Type: Abstract
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 -
Multiple Data Sources and Reverse Engineering Could Improve Sensitivity of Surveillance Algorithms
Content Type: Abstract
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