Biology Reference
In-Depth Information
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Continuing to improve the positive predictive value of the system
and building applications that allow users to follow up and rule out
“false alarms” quickly so daily workflow is not encumbered
Developing strategies and tools that allow users to do more in
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less time
Reaching out to new users who could mine the data for other public
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health purposes
NC DETECT has made important contributions and enhancements to North
Carolina's public health surveillance system and can serve as a model for
other states working to initiate and develop biosurveillance systems.
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