6.8 Release Notes
PopMedNetTM Distributed Query Tool
Release Notes
Based on Release 6.8
Releases
| Networks Updated | Sentinel | HDC | PCORnet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of Release | 7/27/2018 | 7/27/2018 | 7/27/2018 |
| DataMart Client Update | *Not Required | *Not Required | *Not Required |
Introduction
This is a release with many bug fixes and some new functionality including a system timeout warning.
In order to prepare for any vulnerability in PMN scans are run periodically and provided here in the release notes. Datamart client users can now open multiple request detail windows for the same request across different DataMarts. This feature applies to analysis center users involved in the Distributed Regression project. Most users do not have access to view requests sent to multiple Datamarts. *Requires 6.8 DataMart. Previously, the "total enrollment in strata" column was calculated differently for drug queries and procedure/diagnosis queries. For drug queries, all members with drug coverage were included. For diagnosis and procedure queries, all members with medical coverage were included. Now, the "total enrollment In strata column" will include all members with medical AND drug coverage for all summary table queries. This update only affects Sentinel and HDC as only those networks utilize the summary table query types. Note, this was originally fixed in 6.7.1. The PopMedNet team no longer works with Lincoln Peak Partners, so references to Lincoln Peak have been removed from the Datamart client program files. If you download DataMart 6.8, you must follow the steps below in order to save their network and DataMart Client settings. The steps below are only for users who choose to update their DataMart Client - all other users do not need to do these steps. In Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Edge, the Response Detail tab for Question Engine-based requests may occasionally not resize properly to accommodate viewing a large number of DataMart responses at once. This will prevent the user from being able to view results directly on the PMN Web Portal, but it does not prevent the user from downloading results. Two workarounds have been identified: Users will need to use another web browser, such as Chrome or Internet Explorer to access the Query Tool. This affects the following sites: This is a known issue with Kendo front end scripts and will be resolved when updated: https://github.com/telerik/kendo-ui-core/issues/3623 In order to step around the issue please follow the instructions listed here: https://www.techrepublic.com/blog/windows-and-office/get-a-better-view-in-windows-7-by-adjusting-dpi-scaling/ By Clicking the windows key and typing Display Select the Smaller option 100% (default) and click apply. You will be prompted to restart your computer which can be put off until a more convenient time After restart using chrome should allow you to resize columns Enhancements
New Feature Description New Timeout pop up in Querytool When idle in the querytool for 25 minutes there will be a pop up message with a 5 minute countdown that will ask the user if you would like to remain in the querytool. If nothing is selected, then the session will expire and the user will be logged out. Code Scan For PMN 6.8 Open multiple DataMart client windows simultaneously Bug Fixes
Update Description "Total Enrollment In Strata" column calculation is inconsistent across Summary Table Request Types The Contact Us link on the Home page of the querytool now directs to the service desk Clicking Contact us in the Querytool used to open an email to our now deprecated email account. Now it will open a new tab directed towards the service desk. MDQ with empty criteria groups are no longer able to be submitted. Previously it was possible to submit MDQ's with empty criteria groups. Empty criteria groups serve no function to the query and prevent the DataMart Administrators from running the query. The querytool has been updated to check that there are values present in all the criteria groups before a query is submitted and notify the Investigator of the issue. Change to network settings config file New Functionality
Known Issues
Issue Workaround Response Detail Web Portal tab resizing Checking for NULL ADMIT_DATEs in PCORnet Menu-Driven Queries The Observation Period term in PCORnet Menu-Driven Queries fails to check that ADMIT_DATEs are not NULL if both minimum and maximum dates are left blank when creating the query. To avoid this, always enter a minimum and/or maximum date when using the Observation Period term in PCORnet Menu-Driven Queries. This is expected to be fixed in PopMedNet 6.7. Error when double-clicking on a request file in the DataMart Client When a DataMart Administrator opens a new file distribution or modular program request, they must click on that file in order to download it. In many instances, if the user double-clicks on that file, an error appears and the DataMart Client closes. to avoid this, all users should single-click on any files for download in the DataMart Client. Recent changes to the FireFox web browser are not compatible with secure PopMedNet sites Column resize issue on the home page in Chrome "Age as of last encounter" criteria will not execute against Oracle 11 databases When creating a MDQ, the Investigator is given the option to determine how the patients' age is calculated. However, one of the many options, to calculate based on patients' last encounter, does not work with Oracle 11 databases. DataMart Administrators that run MDQs against an Oracle 11 database will receive an error when running an MDQ with that calculation. This calculation works on the other supported RDBMS platforms such as, Oracle 12, SQL Server 14, SQL Server 16, PostGres 9.5, and Postgres 9.6