Newsletter Fall 2004
Institute's Journal Club Resumes in November with Discussion on Surveillance Systems for Early Detection of Bioterrorism-Related Diseases
The Institute's Journal Club was established to promote sharing ideas among the staff, faculty, and students on the latest research, analyses, and public policy position papers from today's leading academicians in the area of preparedness.On November 9, Ryan Newkirk of the Institute staff will profile the following article:
Title: Systematic Review: Surveillance Systems for Early Detection of Bioterrorism-Related Diseases
Authors: Bravata DM, McDonald KM, Smith WM, et al.
Citation: Annals of Internal Medicine. 2004; 140:910-22.
Given the threat of bioterrorism and the increasing availability of electronic data from surveillance, surveillance systems have proliferated for the early detection of illnesses and syndromes potentially related to bioterrorism.
The purpose of the article is to critically evaluate the potential utility of existing surveillance systems for illnesses and syndromes related to bioterrorism.
Have a question or comment? Email bioterr@slu.edu