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Effects of antibiotic suppression on three healthcare systems’ National Healthcare Safety Network Antibiotic Resistance Option data

Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology, 2021
Objective: The National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Antibiotic Resistance (AR) Option is a valuable tool that can be used by acute-care hospitals to track and report antibiotic resistance rate data.
Christopher D. Evans, Matthew D. Estes, Youssoufou Ouedraogo, Daniel Muleta, Marion A. Kainer, Pamela P. Talley   +5 more
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Statewide analysis of NHSN antimicrobial use rate and standardized antimicrobial administration ratio (SAAR) 2017–2023, Tennessee

Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology
Objective: To describe antimicrobial use in Tennessee from 2017 to 2023. Design: Retrospective analysis of antimicrobial use using data from the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Antimicrobial Use (AU) Option. Setting: Acute care and critical
Glodi Mutamba, Callyn Wren, Dipen Patel, Melphine Harriott, Christopher Evans   +4 more
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30-Day Mortality in Candida auris Cases in Tennessee from 2022-2023

Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology
Background: Candida auris, a multi-drug resistant fungal pathogen, was first detected in Tennessee healthcare facilities in 2022. C. auris can colonize a patient’s skin and cause clinical infection.
Cherlly Bailey, Cody Rocha, Simone Godwin, Melphine Harriott   +3 more
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Development of a patient-centred intervention to improve knowledge and understanding of antibiotic therapy in secondary care

Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control, 2018
Background We developed a personalised antimicrobial information module co-designed with patients. This study aimed to evaluate the potential impact of this patient-centred intervention on short-term knowledge and understanding of antimicrobial therapy ...
Timothy M. Rawson, Luke S. P. Moore, Enrique Castro-Sanchez, Esmita Charani, Bernard Hernandez, Vivian Alividza, Fran Husson, Christofer Toumazou, Raheelah Ahmad, Pantelis Georgiou, Alison H. Holmes   +10 more
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Assessing Disparities in Inappropriate Outpatient Antibiotic Prescriptions in Tennessee

Antibiotics
Background/Objectives: In 2022, over 200 million outpatient antibiotic prescriptions were written in the U.S., with 30% deemed unnecessary. Previous studies have shown that demographic factors, such as age, gender, and race, influence antibiotic ...
Katie A. Thure, Glodi Mutamba, Callyn M. Wren, Christopher D. Evans   +3 more
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Modelling the transmission of healthcare associated infections: a systematic review. [PDF]

, 2013
BACKGROUND: Dynamic transmission models are increasingly being used to improve our understanding of the epidemiology of healthcare-associated infections (HCAI). However, there has been no recent comprehensive review of this emerging field.
Edmunds, William J, Mark Jit, William J Edmunds, Jit, Mark, Esther van Kleef, van Kleef, Esther, Sarah R Deeny, Robotham, Julie V, Deeny, Sarah R, Julie V Robotham   +9 more
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Quantifying where human acquisition of antibiotic resistance occurs: a mathematical modelling study

BMC Medicine, 2018
Background Antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB) are selected by the use of antibiotics. The rational design of interventions to reduce levels of antibiotic resistance requires a greater understanding of how and where ARB are acquired.
Gwenan M. Knight, Céire Costelloe, Sarah R. Deeny, Luke S. P. Moore, Susan Hopkins, Alan P. Johnson, Julie V. Robotham, Alison H. Holmes   +7 more
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Therapeutic Apheresis in Nigeria: A Multi‐Center Summary of Abstracts From the Inaugural Nigerian Society for Apheresis Scientific Meeting

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Therapeutic apheresis (TA) is an established treatment modality for hematologic, neurologic, and immunologic disorders, yet access remains severely limited in sub‐Saharan Africa. Donor apheresis, including platelet apheresis collection from healthy donors, represents an important complementary modality supporting blood product ...
Nosa Bazuaye, Chimezie Okwuonu, Evelyn Idam, Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Zinnah Aloziem, Blossom Amamchukwu, Patience Elimia, Mkpoikanabasi Obot‐Obot, Henry Mbakwe, Praises Maduagwuna, Olatunji Akinrodoye, Chiamaka Anyanwu, Benjamin Anyanwu, Adedamola Akinsiku, Oluwatoyin A. Akinsiku, Muzamil O. Hassan, Fatiu A. Arogundade, Olalekan E. Ojo, Homayemem Weli, Jesupelumi Adenihun, Aderemi Adelaja, Ebun Bamgboye, Olalekan Olatise, Ade E. Faponle, Ayoola Odeyemi, Michael Muoka, Stephen Asaolu, Qudrat Busari, Blessing Dawudu, Michael Naiyeju, Rasheed A. Balogun   +33 more
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Evaluating blood sampling strategies within the SIREN study: the experience from a large cohort of healthcare workers in the UK

BMC Medical Research Methodology
Background Delivering research studies that require a large number of samples to monitor specific populations is complex, often resulting in high costs and intricate logistics.
Nipunadi Hettiarachchi, Debbie Blick, Tom Coleman, Ashley Otter, Angela Dunne, Jameel Khawan, Ezra Linley, Michelle J. Cole, SIREN Study Group, Michelle Cairns, Jasmin Islam, Sarah Foulkes, Susan Hopkins, Victoria Hall, Ana Atti   +14 more
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Diversity of SCCmec elements and spa types in South African Staphylococcus aureus mecA-positive blood culture isolates

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2020
Background The prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus varies depending on the healthcare facility, region and country. To understand its genetic diversity, transmission, dissemination, epidemiology and evolution in a particular geographical location, it is ...
Ashika Singh-Moodley, Michelle Lowe, Ruth Mogokotleng, Olga Perovic   +3 more
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