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Decolonization Projects

Voices in Bioethics, 2023
Photo ID 279661800 © Sidewaypics|Dreamstime.com ABSTRACT Decolonization is complex, vast, and the subject of an ongoing academic debate. While the many efforts to decolonize or dismantle the vestiges of colonialism that remain are laudable, they can
Cornelius Ewuoso
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Decolonization of drug-resistant Enterobacteriaceae carriers: A scoping review of the literature

Journal of Infection and Public Health, 2023
The ESCMID-EUCIC guideline on decolonization of multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria carriers does not recommend routine decolonization and highlights the necessity of well-powered and designed randomized clinical trials.
Annamaria Mascolo, Gabriella Di Mauro, Mariantonia Costanzo   +2 more
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Alteration of Gut Microbiota in Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Carriers during Fecal Microbiota Transplantation According to Decolonization Periods

Microorganisms, 2021
Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) has been suggested as an alternative therapeutic option to decolonize carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE).
Jin-Jae Lee, Dongeun Yong, Ki Tae Suk
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Prevention of surgical site infections in lower limb fracture fixation and elective arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis of decolonization and skin antisepsis strategies [PDF]

Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Background Surgical site infections (SSIs) account for up to 20% of healthcare-associated infections and significantly increase morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs.
Ralf Henkelmann, Christoph Hellmund, Dirk Hasenclever, Babak Moradi, Christian Kleber, Andreas Roth, Christina Pempe, Iris Freya Chaberny   +7 more
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Decolonization of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus – effectiveness of decolonization treatment [PDF]

Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology
Objectives: The aim of this study was to describe the efficacy of decolonization treatments given in Hospital District of Southwest Finland (HDSWF) in 2007–2016 and to analyze the key elements for successful decolonization treatment.
Tiina Haapia, Jaana Vuopio, Harri Marttila, Jaakko Silvola, Tero Vahlberg, Mari Kanerva, MRSA Study Group Gröndahl-Yli-Hannuksela Kirsi Institute of Biomedicine, University of Turku, Turku, Finland Harttio-Nohteri Anu Infection Control Unit, Turku University Hospital, The Wellbeing Services County of Southwest Finland, Turku, Finland Nurse Junnila Jenna Institute of Biomedicine, University of Turku, Turku, Finland Lindholm Laura Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, Helsinki, Finland Rantakokko-Jalava Kaisu Infection Control Unit, Turku University Hospital, The Wellbeing Services County of Southwest Finland, Turku, Finland Institute of Biomedicine, University of Turku, Turku, Finland Clinical Microbiology Laboratory, Turku University Hospital, The Wellbeing Services County of Southwest Finland, Turku, Finland Rintala Esa Associate Professor Infection Control Unit, Turku University Hospital, The Wellbeing Services County of Southwest Finland, Turku, Finland   +6 more
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Targeted Staphylococcus aureus decolonization in acute inpatient and intensive care settings of an academic medical center

Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology, 2022
Background: Staphylococcus aureus is a common cause of healthcare associated infections and is associated with high mortality. S. aureus colonization of skin and mucosa contributes to its pathogenesis. Universal S.
David DiTullio, Courtney Takats, Sarah Hochman   +2 more
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Library Curriculum as Epistemic Justice

Canadian Journal of Academic Librarianship, 2023
Information literacy scholars and leaders are calling for the decolonization of library instruction, knowing that our work helps to maintain colonial systems.
Heather Campbell, Dan Sich
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A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded trial of MRSA throat carriage treatment, with either standard decolonization alone or in combination with oral clindamycin

Trials, 2022
Background Staphylococcus aureus is a frequent colonizer of the human skin and mucous membranes but can also cause a variety of serious infections.
Mona Katrine Alberthe Holm, Heidi Karin Meiniche, Michael Pedersen, Helle Brander Eriksen, Henrik Westh, Barbara J. Holzknecht, Mette Damkjær Bartels   +6 more
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Wrestling with Biculturalism in Social Work Education [PDF]

, 2023
When approached to write a piece on Donna Awatere’s (1984) book Māori Sovereignty from a social work perspective we seized the opportunity to reconsider her work.
Cherry, Karen, Glubb-Smith, Kelly J., Glubb-Smith, Kelly   +2 more
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Donna Awatere on Whiteness in New Zealand: Theoretical Contributions and Contemporary Relevance [PDF]

, 2023
In June 2022, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern designated the US-based neofascist groups The Base and the Proud Boys as terrorist organisations. This designation marks one of the few times white supremacy entered the national political discourse in New ...
Norris, Adele N, de Saxe, Jennifer, Norris, Adele N., Cooper, Garrick   +3 more
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