A5001447348- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Surgical site infection prevention
- Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare
- Chemical Synthesis and Analysis
- Innovations in Medical Education
- COVID-19 diagnosis using AI
- Social Media in Health Education
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Gout, Hyperuricemia, Uric Acid
- Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Phonocardiography and Auscultation Techniques
- Cancer-related gene regulation
- Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Malaria Research and Control
- Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
- Genetics, Bioinformatics, and Biomedical Research
- Neurological diseases and metabolism
- Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
Juravinski Hospital
2024
Hamilton Health Sciences
2024
McGill University
2015-2019
McGill University Health Centre
2016
Deep learning (DL) neural networks have only recently been employed to interpret chest radiography (CXR) screen and triage people for pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). No published studies compared multiple DL systems populations. We conducted a retrospective evaluation of three (CAD4TB, Lunit INSIGHT, qXR) detecting TB-associated abnormalities in radiographs from outpatients Nepal Cameroon. All 1196 individuals received Xpert MTB/RIF assay CXR read by two groups radiologists the systems. was...
Background Quality of medical care in low income and middle countries (LMICs) is variable, resulting significant errors adverse patient outcomes. Integration simulation-based training assessment may be considered to enhance quality LMICs. The aim this study was consider the role simulation LMICs, directly impact health professions education, measurement assessment. Methods Simnovate Global Health Domain Group undertook three teleconferences a direct face-to-face meeting. A scoping review...
Pantothenamides are known for their in vitro antimicrobial activity. Our group has previously reported a new stereoselective route to access derivatives modified at the geminal dimethyl moiety. This however fails addition of large substituents. Here we report synthetic that exploits allyl derivative, allowing installation larger groups via cross-metathesis. The method was applied synthesis pantothenamide with improved stability human blood.
To evaluate costs of an active case finding (ACF) program with tuberculosis (TB) treatment delivery and monitoring, which targeted a rural tribal population in India.A time motion study was conducted to operations workload. Costs from the perspective were assessed using both bottom-up top-down costing methods, exclusive routine TB care costs. The impact ACF on laboratory workloads measured based changes available staff per smear at nine designated microscopy centers before after...
Background: While the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) is declining globally, rate decline far too slow to meet 2035 end TB targets.Use rapid molecular diagnostics that can be deployed in peripheral settings has potential address gaps care cascade, improve case detection, and ultimately limit on-going transmission disease.Methods: We assessed costs affordability 2 commercial nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT)-loop-mediated isothermal assay for (TB-LAMP) Xpert MTB/RIF (Xpert)-used at...
Background : There are many disease-specific groups on Facebook, which offer a convenient way to exchange information and support. This may be particularly helpful for patients affected with uncommon diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The content of SLE-related Facebook support groups, however, has yet explored evaluated. Objective objective this study was analyze the related SLE, specifically evaluating nature shared pattern use. Methods Two independent investigators...