COMPUTATIONAL MODELING OF EPIDEMIOLOGICAL COUNT DATA USING NON-HOMOGENEOUS POISSON PROCESSES AND FUNCTIONAL DATA

Computational modeling of epidemiological count data using Non-Homogeneous Poisson Processes and functional data

In this work, we Yellow Dock introduce a novel methodology for modeling discrete count variables within the framework of stochastic processes.Our approach integrates two statistical areas: Non-Homogeneous Poisson Processes for the estimation and prediction of intensity functions based on explanatory variables and functional data estimation techniqu

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Does the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) sufficiently prioritise enablement of access to therapeutic opioids? A systematic critical analysis of six INCB annual reports, 1968-2018

**Background** The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) has overseen international drug control since 1968 with the dual remit of restricting illicit production and use of controlled substances, whilst enabling access for clinical purposes.Two opioid crises are present under its jurisdiction: i) abuse, dependence and premature mortality in

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Addressing the health advocate role in medical education

Abstract The health advocate role is an essential and underappreciated component of the CanMEDs competency framework.It is tied to the concept of social accountability and its application to medical schools for preparing future physicians who will work to ensure an equitable healthcare system.Student involvement in health advocacy throughout medica

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