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New life sciences research from M.N. Abramovich and colleagues discussed
May 27th, 2008
"Publicly available influenza modeling tools are of limited use to hospitals and local communities in planning for a severe pandemic," scientists writing in the journal Biosecurity and Bioterrorism - Biodefense Strategy Practice and Science report. "We developed Panalysis, a new tool to estimate the likely healthcare consequences of a pandemic and to aid hospitals in the development of mitigation and response strategies. By way of example, we demonstrate how Panalysis can be used to plan for a 1918-like flu pandemic," wrote M.N. Abramovich and colleagues. The researchers concluded: "We discuss potential future applications of this...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-05-27)
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