A5045908970- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- HIV Research and Treatment
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- Nosocomial Infections in ICU
- RNA modifications and cancer
- Library Science and Administration
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- School Health and Nursing Education
- Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity
- Neutropenia and Cancer Infections
- Microbial bioremediation and biosurfactants
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2019-2025
CDC Foundation
2023
Eastern Research Group (United States)
2014-2018
University of Georgia
2005-2017
Multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria that are commonly associated with health care cause a substantial burden. Updated national estimates for this group of pathogens needed to inform public action.
Treating patients with infections due to multidrug-resistant pathogens often requires substantial healthcare resources. The purpose of this study was report estimates the costs associated bacteria in United States (US).We performed retrospective cohort studies admitted for inpatient stays Department Veterans Affairs system between January 2007 and October 2015. We multivariable generalized linear models estimate attributable cost by comparing outcomes without positive cultures bacteria....
Limited postauthorization safety data for the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus disease 2019 vaccination among children ages 5 to 11 years are available, particularly adverse event myocarditis, which has been detected in adolescents and young adults. We describe events observed during first 4 months of United States program this age group.We analyzed from 3 monitoring systems: v-safe, a voluntary smartphone-based system that monitors reactions health effects; Vaccine Adverse Events Reporting...
As of February 20, 2022, only BNT162b2 (Pfizer-BioNTech) COVID-19 vaccine has been authorized for use in persons aged 12-17 years the United States (1). The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) amended Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) Pfizer-BioNTech on December 9, 2021, to authorize a homologous* booster dose 16-17 ≥6 months after receipt 2 On January 3, authorization was expanded include 12-15 years, all ≥12 interval between shortened ≥5 To characterize safety doses among (adolescents), CDC...
Antimicrobial resistance is a major public health problem in the US. Estimating national rates of antimicrobial-resistant infections commonly associated with care can aid targeted efforts. To determine incidence 6 pathogens over time: methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus spp (VRE), extended-spectrum cephalosporin-resistant Escherichia coli and Klebsiella (excluding aerogenes) (ESCR-EK), carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE),...
Background: Older adults are remaining sexually active for longer periods of time, underscoring the need to assess sexual activity patterns in this group and identify differences by race/ethnicity, some which may have implications development implementation risk reduction interventions. Methods: Using data from 2010 National Social Life, Health, Aging Project, study examined responses 1,429 aged 60 years older. Multinomial logistic regression compared behaviors, health-related indicators,...
Objectives: We evaluated an intervention combining policy training and technical assistance for childcare teachers with a nutrition education curriculum to improve (1) the knowledge self-efficacy of in implementing obesity prevention policies practices, (2) quantity quality physical activity education, (3) wellness environment. Methods: Thirteen 8 administrators (2 whom were also teachers) from programs Clarke County, Georgia, participated Healthy Child Care Georgia during June-October 2015....
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the use empirical vancomycin for patients with neutropenic fever (NF) regard adherence treatment guidelines.Adult a diagnosis neutropenia, who met definition NF as per guidelines, were identified. Use evaluated part therapy and again after 72h. Outcomes assessed using descriptive statistics, Chi-square or Fisher's exact test, univariate logistic regression analyses.Sixty-four included. Overall, inappropriate observed in more than 30% patients. Of 35...
Abstract Background The 2022 Special Report: COVID-19 U.S. Impact on Antimicrobial Resistance identified significant increases in the rate of hospital-onset (HO) infections during year 2020 for bacteria commonly associated with healthcare. Using same data sources and methodology, we provide updated estimates 2021. Methods We a cohort patients from PINC AI PHD BD Research Insights databases clinical culture yielding an isolate organism interest accompanying susceptibility testing. Isolates no...
Under the Healthy, Hunger‐Free Kids Act of 2010, SNAP‐Ed program has been reestablished as nutrition education and obesity prevention program; however, little is known about weight perception weight‐related practices among eligible individuals, who are disproportionately affected by obesity. This study examined overweight obesity, perception, management strategies in a sample participants Georgia (southeastern United States) (n=261, mean age 54.9±20.8, 76.6% female, 70.9% non‐Hispanic...
Social media has a potential to deliver nutrition education messages effectively and efficiently large, underserved populations, but little is known about the current social usage pattern among SNAP‐Ed eligible population. The purpose of this study was understand practices in sample Georgians who participated series focus group interviews examine feasibility developing statewide marketing intervention as part programming Georgia. A total 68 participants representing range rural urban...
SNAP‐Ed provides nutrition education to low‐income Americans help them make healthy choices within a limited budget. The purpose of this study was examine the impact participation on dietary intake and diet quality in sample Georgians who participated face‐to‐face program delivered by trained paraprofessionals, titled Food Talk. This includes 273 adult completed both pre‐ post‐surveys as well consented participate (n=273, mean age 53.1±19.6 years, 80.2% female, 59.5% non‐Hispanic black;...
Abstract Background Decreasing inappropriate urine cultures in hospitalized patients has been a target of diagnostic stewardship to improve infection surveillance and antimicrobial use. The impact such efforts largely unstudied. This study assessed temporal trends culture rates cohort acute care hospitals (ACHs) between 2012 2017. Hospital Level Variation Admission Urine Culture Rates Post-admission Methods We used microbiology data from ACHs participating the Premier Healthcare Database...
Advances in medical treatments, such as antiretroviral drugs, have made HIV a chronic rather than terminal illness.1 Despite advances medicine and treatment, racial/ ethnic disparities survival rates still exist.2-5 From 2007 to 2009, the mortality for African Americans diagnosed with AIDS was 9 times higher Whites, while Hispanics had rate 2 Whites.6 Disparities HIV/AIDS are associated factors delayed diagnosis,7 discrimination,8,9 structural barriers that may limit access quality...