Background In the era of information overload, are big data analytics the answer to access
and better manage available knowledge? Over the last decade, the use of Web-based data …

Background Public health surveillance is based on the continuous and systematic collection,
analysis, and interpretation of data. This informs the development of early warning systems …

Abstract Background The utility of Google Trends (GT) in analyzing worldwide and regional
patient interest for plastic surgery procedures is becoming invaluable to plastic surgery …

In the Internet Era of information overload, how does the individual filter and process
available knowledge? In addressing this question, this paper examines the behavioral …

Abstract Background Google Trends (GT) provides cost-free, customizable analyses of
search traffic for specified terms entered into Google's search engine. GT may inform plastic …

Background Influenza outbreaks pose a significant threat to global public health. Traditional
surveillance systems and simple algorithms often struggle to predict influenza outbreaks in …

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the seasonal patterns of several infectious diseases.
Understanding when and where an outbreak may occur is vital for public health planning …

For diseases such as influenza, where the majority of infected persons experience mild (if
any) symptoms, surveillance systems are sensitive to changes in healthcare-seeking and …

Over the past decade and with the increasing use of the Internet, the assessment of health
issues using online search traffic data has become an integral part of Health Informatics …

Background The burden of pruritus is high, especially among patients with dermatologic
diseases. Identifying trends in pruritus burden and people's medical needs is challenging …