B.R.I.D.G.E. Publication

Read our latest publication in the Wounds journal where B.R.I.D.G.E. TO DATA® was used as a resource
Benefits
Valuable resource for research
Global
Comprehensive
Structured
Timely
Access a specialized glossary
Contact our staff
Scan recent publications & administrative contacts for each database
Archive searches & create your own database collections
Search & Compare standardized profiles side-by-side
Access most up-to-date profiles verified by database managers
Identify population healthcare databases worldwide
Key Database Features
Types of databases include:
- Longitudinal EMR and claims
- Drug or disease specific cohorts
- Registries
- National surveys
- National surveillance systems
- Spontaneous reporting systems
- Tissue/Blood
- Genomic/Pharmacogenetic
~500 standardized database profiles
135 defined data fields
Profiles from 73 countries
Regularly updated
What our customers say

B.R.I.D.G.E. TO DATA has been very helpful for initial screening data sources for a potential epi study. It provides broad, thorough, and detailed information on each database listed in the system. It has been a wonderful tool to have, especially for feasibility evaluation.

It is impressive that your list is getting longer. The search engine (B.R.I.D.G.E. TO DATA) is useful when a researcher gets overview of various databases at a glance.

The compendium maintained by BTD is a unique one with descriptions of databases from all over the world. Databases are described in a uniform way allowing fast comparison and selection of a database of interest. BTD also has contact details of individuals responsible for maintaining the database. It is user friendly and has video tutorials that provide a potential user with a short and comprehensive training on how to navigate through the profiles. Having access to ~500 descriptions of databases from all over the world saves time and money and allows a prompt identification of a suitable database.
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