outbreak articles
What primary data source powers the University of Pittsburgh's Outbreak Detection System (ODS)?
How does the CDC’s PulseNet system primarily track foodborne illnesses?
What detection goal distinguishes modern systems like Pitt ODS from CDC PulseNet?
Which individual was part of the team implementing the Pitt ODS utilizing EHR data?
What generally triggers an alarm in a statistical outbreak detection system?
Which three classic epidemiological characteristics do computer models check in real-time data streams?
Beyond the algorithm, what engineering challenge is critical for successful deployment of systems like ODS?
What complementary operational invention is required alongside algorithmic triggers for ODS success?
What key capability do modern AI/ML systems offer that simpler, rule-based systems might miss?