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EPIDEMIOLOGY CALCULATORS & APPLETS

Epidemiology Calculators & Applets Related Centers

FOR MORE EPIDEMIOLOGY CALCULATORS & APPLETS SEE THE CALCULATORS ON-LINE CENTER: MEDICAL & HEALTH CALCULATORS

Epidemiology Calculators & Applets

EPIMAX TABLE CALCULATOR - Health Decision Strategies, LLC. VERY EXTENSIVE.
"...Epidemiology & Lab Statistics from Study Counts With Chi Square, NNT & "Cost to Treat" Estimates..."
Epimax Table Calculator (Epidemiology Calculator) INPUT Values include:
"...Target Disorder or Outcome (True Posititve, False Positive, etc.);
Control Group, Diagnostic Test Positive or Exposed to Risk Factor;
Incremental Cost Per Person (CPP) Per Duration..."
Epimax Table Calculator (Epidemiology Calculator) OUTPUT values include:
"...Sensitivity (True positive rate); Specifity (True negative rate);
Likelihood Ratio +; Likelihood Ratio -; False positive rate; False negative rate;
Probability of disease; Predictive value positive (Bayes' Theorem);
Overall accuracy; Relative Risk; etc..."
For more information see Health Decision Strategies

EPIDEMIOLOGY CALCULATORS - L. Burd, Online Clinic VERY EXTENSIVE. For more information see Tools or the Online Clinic

Examples of Epidemiology Calculators include

Number Needed to Treat Calculator
Number Needed to Treat Calculator (Epidemiology Calculator) INPUT Values include:
"...Number of People (Experimental; Control);
Number Improvement or Disease Progressed; Number Experienced Adverse Effects..."

Diagnostic Test Calculator
Diagnostic Test Calculator (Epidemiology Calculator) INPUT Values include:
"...Number Tested Positive (Has Disease, No Disease);
Number Tested Negative (Has Disease, No Disease)..."

DISEASE SPREAD APPLET -Environmental Statistics Group, Department of Ecology, Montana State University
Disease Spread Calculator is
"...a simple model for disease spread based on direct individual to individual contact. It is a spatially explicit model, a two-dimensional model. The individuals are set out on a 20 by 30 grid, thus with 600 total individuals in the population. Initially, there is some mix of susceptible (S) and immune or resistant (R) individuals in the population. The user controls..."
For more information see Environmental Statistics Group

GROUP A STREPTOCOCCUS CALCULATOR - Division of Foodborne, Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases, National Center for Zoonotic, Vector-Borne, and Enteric Diseases, CDC VERY EXTENSIVE.
Group A streptococcus (GAS)
"...can cause mild illnesses, such as strep throat and impetigo (a skin infection), as well as life-threatening illnesses, such as necrotizing fasciitis (sometimes called the "flesh-eating disease") and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome..."
Group A Streptococcus Calculator is a
"...Calculator to estimate expected number of invasive group A streptococcus cases in county or region..."
Group A Streptococcus Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Current Month;
Number of invasive GAS cases in current month;
Number of invasive GAS cases in previous month;
Mean temperature in previous month;
County or region population;
Persons below poverty line;
Estimated Percentage of GAS cases who are HIV Positive; etc..."
For more information see Investigating Clusters of Group A Streptococcal Disease; Active Bacterial Core Surveillance; Group A Streptococcal (GAS) Disease; Disease Listing; Division of Foodborne, Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases; National Center for Zoonotic, Vector-Borne, and Enteric Diseases or the CDC

JAVA EPIDEMIOLOGY - Biology Software Lab, University of Oregon VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Epidemiology Calculator is
"...computer program that simulates the spread of a disease in a population. By manipulating values such as population death rates, birth rates, the length of time infected individuals are infectious, the probability..."
Epidemiology Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Contact Rate;
Probability of transmission;
Disease Death Rate;
Recovery Rate;
Birth Rate;
Death Rate;
Immunity Loss Rate; etc..."
For more information see Biology Software Lab

Experimental Design Calculators & Applets

EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN GENERATOR AND RANDOMISER (EDGAR) (SPREADSHEETS OPEN ONLINE WITH EXCEL, iWORK-NUMBERS, IBM LOTUS SYMPHONY, NEOOFFICE, OPENOFFICE CALC, ETC.) - J. Brown, John Innes Centre (JIC), Norwich, England VERY VERY EXTENSIVE.
Experimental Design Generator And Randomiser (EDGAR) is
"...a programme which generates experimental designs and randomises the position of experimental treatments in the design..."
"...Experimental treatments are whatever it is that you control in the experiment. These might be, for example, different environmental conditions or fertiliser regimes in which plants are grown, or different media used for tissue culture. Furthermore, if you are interested in how different species, or different genotypes of one species, vary in a particular character, those species or genotypes are considered to be treatments. The term factor refers to a set of different treatments. A typical experiment might investigate..."
Examples of Experimental Design Calculators include
"...Randomised Complete Blocks Calculator;
Randomised Complete Blocks with Unequal Replication of Treatments within Blocks Calculator;
Alpha design Calculator;
Randomised Incomplete Blocks of Unequal Sizes Calculator;
Completely Randomised Design with Equal Replication Calculator;
Completely Randomised Design with Unequal Replication Calculator;
Latin Square Calculator; etc..."
For more information see the John Innes Centre (JIC)

Health Statistics Calculators & Applets

HEALTH STATISTICS CALCULATORS - D.J.R. Hutchon, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Memorial Hospital, Darlington, U.K. VERY VERY EXTENSIVE. For more information see David J.R. Hutchon's Home Page or Fetal health assessment - decision support

Some examples from over "20" Health Statistics Calculators include

Calculator for Survival Probabilities (the Kaplan-Meier Method)
Survival Probabilities Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Number in Trial; Year (1-20); Number Died; Number Censored..."

Metanalysis of Multiple Compatable Studies Calculator
Metanalysis of Multiple Compatable Studies Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Observed; Variance of Observed..."

Factorials, Combinations and Permutations Calculator
Factorials, Combinations and Permutations Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Factorials (Factorial; First Factorial; Second Factorial);
Combinations and Permutations (Number of Objects, etc.)..."

Single Trial Evaluator Calculator
Single Trial Evaluator Calculator INPUT Values include:
"...Number in Control Group with Event Outcome;
Total Number in Control Group;
Number in Experimental Group with Event Outcome;
Total Number in Control Group;
Relative Risk Reduction; etc..."

Statistics Courses with Calculators & Applets

VASSARSTATS: STATISTICAL COMPUTATION - R. Lowry, Department of Psychology, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Multimedia Statistics Course (Text, Images, Calculators & Java Applets). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
VassarStats: Statistical Computation
"...This site is dedicated to the free dissemination of knowledge on the world-wide web..."
VassarStats Statistics Calculators include:
Utilities Calculators
Statistical Tables Calculator;
Randomizer Calculator;
Simple Graph Maker Calculator; etc..."
Clinical Research Calculators
Probabilities Calculators
"...Randomness and the Appearance of Pattern Calculator;
Pascal (Negative Binomial) Probabilities Calculator;
Backward Probability Template Calculator; etc..."
Distribution Calculators
"...Binomial Distributions Calculator;
Poisson Distributions Calculator;
Chi-Square Distributions Calculator;
t-Distributions Calculator;
Distributions of r Calculator;
F-Distributions Calculator; etc..."
Frequency Data Calculators
"...F-Distributions Calculator;
Kolmogorov-Smirnov One-Sample Test Calculator; etc..."
Proportions Calculators
The Confidence Interval of a Proportion Calculator;
Significance of the Difference Between Two Correlated Proportions Calculator; etc..."
Ordinal Data Calculators
Rank Order Correlation Calculator;
Mann-Whitney Test Calculator;
Wilcoxon Signed-Ranks Test Calculator; etc..."
Correlation & Regression Calculators
t-Tests & Procedures Calculators
t-Tests for the Significance of the Difference between the Means of Two Samples Calculator;
t-Test for Independent or Correlated Samples Calculator; etc..."
ANOVA Calculators; ANCOVA Calculators; etc..."
For more information see Richard Lowry's Home Page or the Department of Psychology

EPIDEMIOLOGY COURSES, DATABASES, LECTURES, LESSONS, ETC.

Epidemiology Courses, Lectures, Lessons, etc. - All Inclusive

SUPERCOURSE: EPIDEMIOLOGY, THE INTERNET AND GLOBAL HEALTH - Projector Director: R.E. LaPorte, Graduate School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh Multimedia Epidemiology Courses, Epidemiology Lectures, Epidemiology Lessons, etc. (Text & Images).
Supercourse
"...a free a library of 3712 lectures in 31 languages..."
Examples of "Supercourse" Categories & Subcategories include
Epidemiology
"...Basic Concepts and Principles;
Basic Methods;
Common Topics;
Clinical Epidemiology;
Environmental Health;
Molecular Epidemiology; etc..."
Special Diseases
"...Cardiovascular Disease;
Cancer;
Human-Animal Interaction; etc..."
Public Health; etc.
For more information see Graduate School of Public Health

Epidemiology History with Text, Images & Audio/Sound

JOHN SNOW - A HISTORICAL GIANT IN EPIDEMIOLOGY - Created & Design by R.R. Frerichs, Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of California, Los Angles (UCLA) Multimedia John Snow: A Historical Giant in Epidemiology (Text, Images & Audio/Sound).
John Snow: A Historical Giant in Epidemiology Site
"...is devoted to the life and times of Dr. John Snow (1813-1858), a legendary figure in the history of public health, epidemiology and anesthesiology..."
For more information see the Department of Epidemiology or the School of Public Health

INFECTION CONTROL - INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Epidemiology & Infection Control

INFECTION CONTROL - Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Control, The Johns Hopkins University Multimedia Infectious Diseases Guidelines (Text & Images).
Infectious Diseases includes
"...treatment and prevention information, links of interest and frequently asked questions. Up to date biological and clinical information will be available for both common and uncommon nosocomial diseases..."
Examples of "Infectious Diseases" include
"...Aspergillus;
Cytomegalovirus (CMV);
Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase;
Influenza;
Legionella;
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA);
Multidrug-Resistant (MDR) Acinetobacter; etc..."
For more information see Healthcare Epidemiology and Infection Control or the Johns Hopkins University

INFECTION CONTROL IN HEALTHCARE SETTINGS - Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Multimedia Guidelines, Publications & Technical Reports (Text & Images).
Infection Control in Healthcare Settings
"...dedicated to assisting the Public Health Service, state and local health departments, hospitals, and professional organizations worldwide in the prevention and control of nosocomial infections..."
For more information see the CDC

Examples of "Infection Control in Healthcare Settings" Guidelines include

Healthcare-Associated Infections Guidelines
Healthcare-Associated Infections Guidelines
"...List of Infectious Diseases in Healthcare Setting;
Antimicrobial Resistance;
Bloodborne Pathogens..."

Protecting Patients Guidelines
Protecting Patients Guidelines
"...Protecting Patients from Bloodborne Pathogens;
Device & Procedure-Associated Conditions; etc..."

Protecting Healthcare Workers Guidelines
Protecting Healthcare Workers Guidelines
"...Occupational Health Guidelines;
Immunization of Healthcare Workers; etc..."

Infection Control Guidelines
Infection Control Guidelines
"... Guideline for Isolation Precautions: Preventing Transmission of Infectious Agents in Healthcare Settings;
Guidelines for Preventing Opportunistic Infections Among Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Recipients;
Guidelines & Recommendations for Ventilation, Construction, and Renovation of Hospitals; etc..."

Airborne Pathogens

AEROBIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING TOPICS - W.P. Bahnfleth, W. Kowalski & T.S. Whittman (Microbial Evolution Laboratory, MSU), Aerobiological Engineering, Indoor Environment Center, Department of Architectural Engineering, College of Engineering, Pennsylvania State University Multimedia Aerobiological Technical Publications & Lessons (Text, Images & Animations). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE.
Aerobiological Engineering
"...is the art and science of designing buildings and systems for the control of airborne pathogens and reduction of respiratory infections in indoor environments, including commercial buildings,..."
Examples of "Aerobiological Engineering" Technical Publications include
"...Filtration of Airborne Microorganisms: Modeling and Prediction;
UVGI Design Basics for Air and Surface Disinfection;
Indoor Mold Growth: Health Hazards and Remediation;
Airborne-Microbe Filtration in Indoor Environments; etc..."
For more information see William P. Bahnfleth's Home Page; Aerobiological Engineering; Indoor Environment Center; Department of Architectural Engineering or the College of Engineering

Examples of "Aerobiological Engineering" Lessons with Animations include

Fungi and Bacteria in Ventilation Systems

The Evolution of Airborne Pathogens

Bioterrorism and Immune Building Technology

The Spread of Diseases in Office Buildings

AIRBORNE PATHOGEN CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES - W.P. Bahnfleth, W. Kowalski & T.S. Whittman (Microbial Evolution Laboratory, MSU), Aerobiological Engineering, Indoor Environment Center, Department of Architectural Engineering, College of Engineering, Pennsylvania State University Multimedia Airborne Pathogen Control Technologies Technical Publications & Lessons (Text, Images & Animations). VERY VERY VERY...EXTENSIVE. For more information see William P. Bahnfleth's Home Page; Aerobiological Engineering; Indoor Environment Center; Department of Architectural Engineering or the College of Engineering

Examples of "Airborne Pathogen Control Technologies" Technical Publications & Lessons include

Filtration of Microorganisms

Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation

Negative Air Ionization

AIRBORNE PATHOGEN DATBASE - W.P. Bahnfleth, W. Kowalski & T.S. Whittman (Microbial Evolution Laboratory, MSU), Aerobiological Engineering, Indoor Environment Center, Department of Architectural Engineering, College of Engineering, Pennsylvania State University Multimedia Airborne Pathogen Databases (Text & Images).
Examples of "Airborne Pathogen" Databases Categories for each Pathogen include
General Information;
Pathogenicity
"...Type;
Disease Symtom;
Point of Infection;
Incubation Period; etc..."
Epidemiology
"...Secondary Infection Rate;
Annual Cases in the U.S.; etc..."
Physical Characteristics of Pathogen
Type;
Size in Microns;
Geometry; etc..."
Control Measures..."
For more information see William P. Bahnfleth's Home Page; Aerobiological Engineering; Indoor Environment Center; Department of Architectural Engineering or the College of Engineering

Infectious Diseases Clinical Practice Guidelines

INFECTIOUS DISEASE PRACTICE GUIDELINES - The Infectious Diseases Society of America Multimedia Infectious Disease Practice Guidelines (Text & Images).
Examples of "The Infectious Diseases Society of America Infectious Disease Practice Guidelines" Categories & Subcategories include
Antimicrobial Agent Use
"...Antimicrobial Resistance;
Antimicrobial Stewardship; etc..."
Infections by Organ Systems
"...Central Nervous System;
Cardiovascular;
Genitourinary;
Intra-abdominal;
Lower & Upper Respiratory;
Skeletal (Bones/Joints); etc..."
Infections by Oranism
"...Bacteria;
Fungi;
Viruses; etc..."
Fever and Infection; etc.
For more information see the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)

Infectious Diseases Cases, Databases, etc.

INFECTIOUS DISEASES GRAND ROUNDS/SYMPOSIA (REALPLAYER) - National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) Multimedia Grand Rounds - CME Credit Available (Text, Images, Videos/Movies & Audio/Sound). For more information see National Foundation for Infectious Diseases

INFECTIOUS DISEASES - eMedicine Multimedia Infectious Disease Clinical Knowledge Base/Practice Guidelines, CME Available (Text, Images & Simulations).
Infectious Disease Clinical Practice Guidelines for each of the over "70" Infectious Diseases include
"...Author Information;
Introduction (Background of Disease, etc.);
Clinical (History, Physical & Causes);
Differentials;
Workup (Lab Studies, Imaging Studies, etc.);
Treatment;
Medication;
Follow-Up & Miscellaneous (Medical/Legal Pitfalls, etc.)..."
For more information see eMedicine Specialties or eMedicine

Disease Outbreak Simulations with Text, Images & Audio/Sound

FLUSURGE (SPREADSHEET OPENS ONLINE WITH EXCEL, iWORK-NUMBERS, IBM LOTUS SYMPHONY, NEOOFFICE, OPENOFFICE CALC, ETC.) - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Flusurge is
"...a spreadsheet-based model which provides hospital administrators and public health officials estimates of the surge in demand for hospital-based services during the next influenza pandemic. FluSurge estimates the number of hospitalizations and deaths of an influenza pandemic..."
For more information see Pandemic Flu; Influenza (Flu) or the CDC

Comprehensive Epidemiologic Data Resource Database

COMPREHENSIVE EPIDEMIOLOGIC DATA RESOURCE - Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory
Comprehensive Epidemiologic Data Resource (CEDR)
"...is a unique and unparalleled repository of data, providing access to information critical to understanding radiation health effects. The sharing of these research data encourages open and independent scientific inquiry among researchers, public health officials, policymakers, community groups, and other interested individuals..."

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