ProMED-mail: Background and Purpose
2001
ProMED-mail: Background and Purpose
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Author Information
Author(s): Jack Woodall, Charles H. Calisher
Primary Institution: International Society for Infectious Diseases
Conclusion
ProMED-mail effectively fills a gap in reporting emerging infectious diseases by providing rapid, unofficial updates.
Supporting Evidence
- ProMED-mail grew from 40 subscribers in 1994 to over 20,000 in more than 160 countries.
- ProMED-mail is administered by the International Society for Infectious Diseases.
- ProMED-mail can report preliminary and unofficial disease occurrences without government constraints.
Takeaway
ProMED-mail is like a big group chat for doctors and scientists to share news about new diseases quickly, so everyone can stay informed.
Methodology
ProMED-mail collects reports from various sources and disseminates them to subscribers worldwide.
Potential Biases
There is a risk of bias in the information shared, as it is based on unofficial reports.
Limitations
ProMED-mail relies on voluntary contributions and may not cover all disease occurrences.
Participant Demographics
Over 20,000 subscribers from more than 160 countries.
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