Modeling flu responsibly
It's not true I never met a mathematical model I didn't like.Posted on May 9, 2007 7:13 AM • 3 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
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Math model series:
Modeling antiviral resistance, XVI: conclusion and take-home messages
We wrap up our discussion of a mathematical modeling paper. At last.Posted on April 5, 2007 4:25 PM • 11 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Modeling antiviral resistance, XV: a few words about model assumptions
Wherein we ask what difference some of the assumptions make.Posted on April 4, 2007 4:12 PM • 4 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
A new paper on Tamiflu/Relenza resistance in JAMA
New research on influenza B resistance to antivirals.Posted on April 4, 2007 6:57 AM • 7 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Modeling antiviral resistance, XIV: Discussion
Wherein the authors summarize the important part of their results.Posted on April 3, 2007 4:56 PM • 8 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Modeling antiviral resistance, XIII: effects of fitness costs of resistance
How the genetic cost of developing resistance affects epidemic size and timing.Posted on April 2, 2007 4:14 PM • 2 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Modeling antiviral resistance, XII: effects of Tamiflu use and non drug interventions
Unexpected effects of increased Tamiflu use and non drug interventions.Posted on April 1, 2007 3:45 PM • 2 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Modeling antiviral resistance, XI: effects of treatment and prophylaxis on resistance
Using Tamiflu for prophylaxis, for treatment or for both.Posted on March 31, 2007 6:43 AM • 7 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Modeling antiviral resistance, X: ready to run the model
Getting ready to push the button.Posted on March 30, 2007 4:19 PM • 1 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Modeling antiviral resistance, IX: the rule book in equation form
We explain the equations.Posted on March 29, 2007 7:53 AM • 15 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Modeling antiviral resistance, VIII: finishing the rule book
The last details on how people move from compartment to compartment in a mathematical model of antiviral resistance.Posted on March 28, 2007 4:54 PM • 3 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Modeling antiviral resistance, VII: more on the rule book
Moving people around in the figure, first part.Posted on March 27, 2007 5:06 PM • 6 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Modeling antiviral resistance, VI: the rule book
We apply the Law of Mass Action to move people from compartment to compartmentPosted on March 26, 2007 4:27 PM • 9 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Modeling antiviral resistance, V: the model variables
Digging into the model.Posted on March 25, 2007 3:02 PM • 4 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Modeling sidebar: thinking mathematically
Digression on the difficulties of thinking mathematically.Posted on March 24, 2007 7:59 AM • 22 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Modeling antiviral resistance, IV: the essential assumption
We describe the mathematical engine that makes the model work.Posted on March 24, 2007 7:18 AM • 17 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Modeling antiviral resistance, III: Introduction. What's the paper about?
We examine what the modeling paper is about.Posted on March 23, 2007 7:52 AM • 5 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Modeling antiviral resistance, II: a modeling paper
The structure of a scientiic paper on modeling a flu outbreak.Posted on March 22, 2007 7:07 AM • 8 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Modeling antiviral resistance, I: what's a model?
What is a mathematical model?Posted on March 21, 2007 7:05 AM • 14 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
Modeling antiviral resistance, post zero: A failed blog experiment
Advance notice of a noble experiment -- to explain a mathematical modeling paper in detail.Posted on March 20, 2007 6:07 AM • 37 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
