2020-11-19 22:14
As the festive season approaches, the temptation of treating yourself to a dinner in your favorite eatery could become too much. But before you give in to your cravings, be sure to heed th… Read More
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GIDEON (Global Infectious Diseases and Epidemiology Network) is a decision support and information application for Infectious Diseases and Microbiology. The blog documents how GIDEON is used.
2020-11-18 18:25
Today marks the beginning of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, driven by the World Health Organisation to improve global knowledge of antibiotic drugs. Running from the 18th to the 24th… Read More
2020-11-12 12:00
Doctor examining a lung radiography
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a painful reminder of how important lung health is. But there are many other threats to this very vital organ. Numerous lun… Read More
2020-11-10 17:09
Hepatitis C is a recently discovered disease. Harvey J. Alter identified the variant form of Hepatitis during the 70s, which then became known as a ‘non-A, non-B Hepatitis (NANBH)&rsqu&hell…Read More
2020-11-05 13:57
What is Bayesian Analysis and where did it come from?
Sometimes referred to as Bayesian Inference in Mathematics, Bayes’ is a method of statistical inference centered around populati… Read More
2020-10-26 11:51
By Dr. Stephen A. Berger
WHAT IS HERD IMMUNITY?
It stands to reason that a contagious disease should disappear from a population when a sufficient percentage of potential victims – &l&hell…Read More
2020-10-25 18:10
An Egyptian stele thought to represent a polio victim. 18th Dynasty (1403–1365 BC).
Poliomyelitis dates back to ancient times, as captured in this 14th century BC Egyptian carving, det… Read More
2020-10-21 19:29
Few Americans are aware of a major epidemic that has taken hold of large areas of their country in recent years – by a disease that is easily diagnosed and prevented. Sadly, public … Read More
2020-10-17 14:05
Today is the birthday of our co-founder Dr. Stephen A. Berger, and the perfect time to share his personal story and the history behind the creation of GIDEON.
Steve has been the “beati… Read More
2020-10-16 19:14
In the midst of the continuing pandemic, World Dictionary Day seems like the perfect occasion to consider the meaning and origin behind some of the most well-known disease names. We’v… Read More
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