Publications by authors named "D E Bunker"

Article Synopsis
  • The Observational Medical Outcomes Partnership Common Data Model (OMOP-CDM) standardizes electronic medical record (EMR) data, making it easier for health service providers and researchers to access and analyze the data securely.
  • It uses techniques like pseudonymisation and common data quality assessments to protect patient privacy while allowing for the efficient sharing of de-identified, aggregated data for research.
  • By simplifying governance and promoting interoperability, the OMOP-CDM supports various clinical and epidemiological research initiatives, enabling faster and more accurate analysis across different healthcare systems without direct data exchange.
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Ticks and tick-borne diseases have negative impacts on the health of wild animals including endangered and vulnerable species. The giant panda (), a vulnerable and iconic flagship species, is threatened by tick infestation as well. Not only can ticks cause anemia and immunosuppression in the giant panda, but also bacterial and viral diseases.

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Consumer and community engagement (CCE) in the implementation of genomics into health services and associated research is needed to ensure that changes benefit the affected patients. Queensland Genomics was a program to implement genomics into a public health service. We describe its Community Advisory Group's (CAG) structure and function and provide recommendations based on the CAG members' perspectives.

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German cockroaches (Blattella germanica L.) harbor and disperse medically important pathogens and are a source of allergens that impact human health and wellbeing. Management of this pest requires an understanding of their distribution and dispersal.

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