…transmission in underserved groups, surveillance, monitoring and reporting. She is also a member of the STOP TB Canada’s Steering Committee, and the CDC’s TB Trials Consortium Implementation and Quality Committee….
In stochastic models, Numerical solution refers to events arising from probability at each time point. In compartmental models (whether deterministic or stochastic), Numerical solution indicates differential equations derived from computer…
…or the average number of secondary cases arising from a Primary case in a population comprised of both susceptible and non-susceptible individuals (called effective Reproduction Number, R or Rt). Basic…
Day in which testing was done more rapidly compared to other test days since the start of community transmission.
…of an epidemic in a given population under different scenarios. Predictive models can be generated by mathematical and computational methods (e.g., curve fitting) or machine learning (compare to Descriptive model)….
The purpose of this disease debrief is to communicate evidence that supports M. genitalium as an emerging Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) and the concerns regarding potential antibiotic-resistant strains. Risk factors…
…Indigenous peoples. The presence of co-morbidities in HCV infection was also discussed, as well as what can be done to address prevalence and incidence within this population. Medical Officer of…
…including considerations for appropriate prescribing for infectious diseases Propose strategies to mitigate concerns from patients and colleagues when asked to make changes to prescribing habits Demonstrate enhanced CanMEDS competencies (particularly…
…frequently present with co-infections and become re-infected. Infections are increasingly associated with challenging circumstances, including unstable housing and substance use, which contribute to onward transmission and complicate public health management….
A mathematical model is a virtual experiment set up to test a hypothesis. It creates a controlled environment where complex relationships between biological, environmental, demographic and behavioural factors can be…
Dr. Marc Steben M.D., C.C.F.P., F.C.F.P., D.E.S.S. A family practitioner, Dr. Steben is medical advisor at the STI unit of Quebec’s National Public Health Institute. He chairs Quebec province committee…
…and management were invited to a two-part online dialogue focused on small group discussion. The dialogue commenced with presentations from Drs. Alice Zwerling and Sarah Brode. Dr Zwerling’s presentation was…
