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BioSense Platform Data Flow - Part 1- Data Ingestion into the BioSense Platform
Content Type: Webinar
The National Syndromic Surveillance Program (NSSP) is conducting a three-part webinar series to describe how data will flow to the BioSense Platform. This comprehensive series explores how data are ingested into the BioSense Platform and ESSENCE… read more -
Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae infections in Houston, Texas: An outline
Content Type: Abstract
According to CDC, CRE is used to describe bacteria that are non- susceptible to one or more carbapenems; doripenem, meropenem or imipenem and resistant to third generation cephalosporins like ceftriaxone, cefotaxime and ceftazidime. These organisms… read more -
A Practitioner-Driven Research Agenda for Syndromic Surveillance
Content Type: Journal Article
ABSTRACT Syndromic surveillance has expanded since 2001 in both scope and geographic reach and has benefited from research studies adapted from numerous disciplines. The practice of syndromic surveillance continues to evolve rapidly. The… read more -
Lead Poisoning Surveillance: A Collaborative Effort between Epidemiology and WIC
Content Type: Abstract
There is no safe level of lead in the body, and elevated lead in children can lead to decreased Intelligence Quotients (IQ) and behavioral problems. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends lead testing of children with a positive risk… read more -
Leveraging the Niche of Open Data for Disease Surveillance and Health Education
Content Type: Abstract
Transparency of information on infectious disease epidemics is crucial for not only public health workers but also the residents in the communities. Traditionally, disease control departments created official websites for displaying disease maps or… read more -
Linking Binge Drinking, Depression to SES? An age old question with fresh eyes
Content Type: Abstract
One of the key questions in health economics is what is the direction of causality: does poverty cause poor health outcomes; does low education cause poor health outcomes; does poor health result in lack of productivity; does poor health cause poor… read more -
Malaria prevention, diagnosis and treatment strategies in Kaduna State, Nigeria
Content Type: Abstract
Malaria is a preventable disease but 3.4 billion people at risk globally with 207 million cases and 627 deaths reported in 2013. Africa accounts for 80% of cases and 90% of all malaria deaths. Nigeria accounts for 25% of malaria burden in Africa.… read more -
Management tool to guide rabies elimination programmes
Content Type: Abstract
Global targets for elimination of human rabies mediated by dogs have been set for 2030. In the Americas countries are progressing towards interruption of transmission and declaration of rabies freedom1. Guidance for managing elimination programmes… read more