Colonoscopy Quality and Adherence to Postpolypectomy Surveillance Guidelines in an Underinsured Clinic System by Jaison John, Abdul Al-Douri, Bretta Candelaria, Saurin Gandhi, Paul Guzik, Brent Herndon, Christopher Kim, Nicole Kluz, Jennifer Thompson, Jessica Trevino, Victoria Valencia, Michael Pignone

“…Delivery of high-quality colonoscopy and adherence to evidence-based surveillance guidelines is essential to a high-quality screening program, especially in safety net systems with limited resources. …”
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Evaluation of the meningitis surveillance system in Luanda Province, Angola, March 2017 by Dilunvuidi Dievie N’dongala Pode, João Esteves Pires, Felix Balbina Ventura, Regina Muquila António, Olufemi Olamide Ajumobi

“…From 2014 to 2015, there was an increase in the number of meningitis cases identified in Angola, partly due to heightened disease surveillance. We evaluated the meningitis surveillance system to establish if the surveillance system was meeting its set objectives and made recommendations for improvement Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among health workers in Luanda province in March 2017. …”
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Surveillance colonoscopy findings in asymptomatic participants over 75 years of age by Madelyn Agaciak, Molla M Wassie, Kalindra Simpson, Charles Cock, Peter Bampton, Robert Fraser, Erin L Symonds

“…The study determined incidence and predictors of advanced adenoma and CRC in older individuals undergoing surveillance colonoscopy. Methods This was a retrospective cohort study of asymptomatic older participants (≥75 years), enrolled in a South Australian CRC surveillance program who underwent colonoscopy (2015–2020). …”
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Evaluation of tube current modulation programms for the optimization of scan protocols in computed tomography by L. A. Chipiga

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Stakeholder perspectives on surveillance of physical activity and monitoring and evaluation of interventions in Saudi Arabia by Hazzaa M. Al-Hazzaa, Zara Shubber, Mezna AlMarzooqi, Abdullah F. Alghannam, Shaima A. Alothman, Yousef AlQurashi, Reem AlAhmed, Ahmad Hegazi, Sameh El-Saharty, Reem F. Alsukait, Severin Rakic, Volkan Cetinkaya, Saleh A. Alqahtani

“…The present paper describes the outcomes of a participatory workshop focusing on stakeholder perceptions of the current state of surveillance of PA and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of PA programs and initiatives. …”
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Tilapia disease surveillance and sampling plans for epidemiological surveys and monitoring: a review by Ricardo S. Raposo, Marina K.V.C. Delphino, Lucas P.O. Rezende, Fabiano J.F. Sant’Ana

“…In the Distrito Federal, the only federal unit in Brazil that has a surveillance plan for tilapia diseases, the models applied were defined based on risk-based surveillance strategies and sampling of symptomatic animals to adjust logistical/laboratory costs and increase the sensitivity of epidemiological surveys.…”
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Surveillance de la grippe d’origine animale à l’OMS by Ana Aranzazu

“…WHO surveillance of animal influenza viruses results from the merger of two programs. …”
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The impact of dengue viruses: Surveillance, response, and public health implications in Queensland, Australia by Alan Silburn, Joel Arndell

“…Highlighting the socioeconomic impact of dengue outbreaks, the study underscores the need for integrated public health measures, effective vaccines, advanced surveillance methods, and sustainable mosquito control programs to mitigate the threat of dengue outbreaks and potential endemicity.…”
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Implementation of surveillance scheme in Health System by endemic levels or ranges in emergency department. by Luis Pedro Hernández Sosa, Sonia Pérez García, Juan José Apolinaire Pennini, Maira Valladares Vilches

“…<strong>Background:</strong> Surveillance in health system is the follow up, data systematic collection, analysis and interpretation of health events to be used in planning, implementation and assessment of programs. …”
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Dosimetric experiment at the VVER-1000 reactor of Rivne NPP unit No. 3 by О. M. Pugach, V. L. Diemokhin, V. N. Bukanov, O. V. Grytsenko, V. V. Ilkovych

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Adverse events following immunization with DTaP-IPV (Tetraxim) in school-aged children in Taiwan, 2017–2020 by Yen-Hsin Kung, Nan-Chang Chiu, Hsin Chi, Juan Camilo Vargas-Zambrano, Fu-Yuan Huang

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Potential for online crowdsourced biological recording data to complement surveillance for arthropod vectors. by Benjamin Cull

“…Despite known limitations associated with crowdsourced data, this study shows that iNaturalist can be a valuable source of information on vector distribution and seasonality that could be used to supplement existing vector surveillance data, especially at a time when many surveillance programs may have been interrupted by COVID-19 restrictions.…”
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Microbe surveillance in the amphibian pet trade: Results from a pilot study by R. A. Pearhill, M. J. Gray, J. Jones, Z. Brinks, J. L. Brunner

“…However, understanding the spread or even frequency of infections in large, complex amphibian trade networks has been difficult, in part because businesses tend to be reluctant to participate in surveillance programs. Thus, we developed a novel approach to surveillance in which anonymous participating businesses were sent surveillance kits through a trusted trade advocacy partner, samples were returned to researchers via anonymous prepaid envelopes, and results were provided via a secure website with access regulated by a unique personal identification number (PIN) created by the business. …”
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Evaluation of cholera surveillance system, Kumasi Metropolis, Ashanti Region, Ghana, 2020 by Belinda Nsiah Opoku, Ebenezer Kofi Mensah, Joseph Asamoah Frimpong, Delia Akosua Bandoh, Gyesi Razak Issahaku, Ernest Kenu

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Analysis of national Lassa fever surveillance data, Sierra Leone, 2012 – 2018 by Kassim Kamara, Robert Nuoh Domo, Delia Bandoh, Stephen Atasige, James Sylvester Squire, Joseph Asamoah Frimpong, Ernest Kenu

“…LF is one of Sierra Leone's immediately reportable diseases under the integrated disease surveillance and response strategy. However, limited epidemiological analysis has been conducted. …”
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Evaluation of influenza-like illness sentinel surveillance system, Sunyani Municipality, Ghana by Abdul Gafaru Mohammed, Christopher Tamal, Magdalene Akos Odikro, Delia Akosua Bandoh, Donne Ameme, Ernest Kenu

“…Introduction: In Ghana, an outbreak of Influenza in a school in 2017 resulted in the death of four students raising concerns about the performance of the Influenza-like illnesses (ILI) surveillance system. We evaluated the surveillance system in Sunyani to determine if it was meeting its objectives, usefulness, and attributes to make appropriate recommendations. …”
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Seasonal influenza surveillance and vaccination policies in the WHO South-East Asian Region by Md Zakiul Hassan, Saleh Haider

“…While national influenza surveillance systems are in place across SEAR, only India and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea claim full population coverage. …”
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Systematic Automated Population-Based Surveillance to Improve Outcomes in Primary Cutaneous Melanoma by Allison Ching, Kathryn Pedula, Theresa Devere, Cheryl Aruga, Stacey Honda, Karen Ching

“…Strategies to enhance population-based surveillance for SPM have not been well described. Objective: To determine whether the implementation of a systematic automated population-based program (SAPP) to ensure dermatologist total body skin exams (TBSEs) in the PCM population compared to the pre-automated period and pre-database periods improves compliance with follow-up, detects more SPMs, or affects mortality? …”
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Acute respiratory infections surveillance system evaluation, Mozambique, June-December, 2021 by Florência Vicente Chiconela Cossa, Gerson Afai, Nilsa Nascimento, Cristolde Atanásio Salomão, Auria Ribeiro Banze, Cynthia Semá Baltazar

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Resurgence of pertussis: Epidemiological trends, contributing factors, challenges, and recommendations for vaccination and surveillance by Sijia Wang, Shimo Zhang, Jue Liu

“…The inclusion of diphtheria, tetanus, and whole-cell pertussis (DTwP) vaccines in the World Health Organization (WHO) Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) in 1974 significantly reduced incidence worldwide. …”
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