A5010252266- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- Hepatitis C virus research
- Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- HIV/AIDS drug development and treatment
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Pregnancy and Medication Impact
- Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
- Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Osteomyelitis and Bone Disorders Research
- Poxvirus research and outbreaks
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Migration, Health and Trauma
University of Washington
2015-2023
Rapt Therapeutics (United States)
2021
University of Washington Medical Center
2020-2021
Northwest Hospital and Medical Center
2021
Although diagnoses of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection among persons who inject drugs in the United States are declining, an HIV outbreak such rural Indiana demonstrated that population's vulnerability to (1). In August 2018, Public Health-Seattle and King County (PHSKC) identified a cluster cases living homeless, most whom injected drugs. Investigation 14 related diagnosed from February mid-November 2018 women men have sex with (MSW) their partners. All were homeless...
In the Seattle, Washington metropolitan area, where first case of novel coronavirus 2019 disease (COVID-19) in United States was reported (1), a community-level outbreak is ongoing with evidence rapid spread and high morbidity mortality among older adults long-term care skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) (2,3). However, COVID-19 residents senior independent assisted living communities, which do not live as closely together SNFs require services, has been described. During March 5-9, 2020, two...
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has caused epidemic spread of disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the Seattle, Washington, metropolitan area, with morbidity and mortality concentrated among residents skilled nursing facilities. The prevalence COVID-19 older adults independent/assisted living is not understood.To conduct surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 describe symptoms staff an community.In March 2020, public health was conducted on site at assisted independent residence...
Abstract Background Washington State served as the initial epicenter of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic in United States. An understanding risk factors and clinical outcomes hospitalized patients with disease 2019 (COVID-19) may provide guidance for management. Methods All laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases adults admitted to an academic medical center Seattle, Washington, between March 26 2020 were included. We evaluated individuals without disease,...
Abstract Background Healthcare workers (HCWs) who serve on the front lines of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic have been at increased risk for infection due to severe acute respiratory syndrome 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in some settings. Healthcare-acquired has reported similar epidemics, but there are limited data prevalence COVID-19 among HCWs and their associated clinical outcomes United States. Methods We established high-throughput employee testing centers Seattle, Washington, with...
On January 19, 2020, the first case of a patient with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in United States was reported Washington State. February 29, infected severe acute respiratory syndrome 2 (SARS-CoV-2) passed away hospital Seattle-King County, COVID-19-related death States. That same day, skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility county that several its residents tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 many staff had symptoms compatible COVID-19. The University Medicine health system (UW...
We found low prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 (2.7% [5/188]) among pregnant and postpartum patients with universal testing. Prevalence symptomatic was similar under initial targeted screening (22.2% [4/18]) approaches (19.1% [8/42]). Among 170 asymptomatic patients, 2 were positive or inconclusive, respectively; repeat testing at 24 hours negative.
Men who have sex with men (MSM) remain the most severely affected risk group in US HIV/AIDS epidemic. One-third to two-thirds of HIV transmissions among MSM are estimated come from primary partners. Couples testing and counseling (CHTC), which two individuals receive pre-test counseling, post-test prevention planning together, has been adapted for male couples USA, is now available more than 30 cities. Previous studies demonstrated high levels willingness use CHTC MSM, but date no explored...
The HIV epidemic in King County, Washington has traditionally been highly concentrated among men who have sex with men, and incidence gradually declined over 2 decades. In 2018, County experienced a geographically outbreak of heterosexual people inject drugs.Data sources to describe the 2018 County's response were partner services interview data, case reports, syringe service program client surveys, hospital data from rapid needs assessment homeless individuals drugs. 2020, authors examined...
Abstract Background. Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes a spectrum of disease, ranging from warts to cancer. Prevalence, incidence, and factors associated with anogenital in East African men are unknown. Methods. Kenyan reporting high-risk sexual behavior were inspected for at enrollment follow-up visits. Logistic regression was performed identify associations baseline. Cox analyze predictors incident warts, Kaplan–Meier curves used estimate clearance. Results. Baseline wart prevalence 1137...
Abstract Background Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) are high-risk settings for SARS-CoV-2 transmission. Infection rates among employees infrequently described. Objective To describe SNF and residents during a non-outbreak time period, we measured cross-sectional prevalence across multiple sites in the Seattle area. Design testing was performed using quantitative real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction. A subset of completed sociodemographic symptom questionnaire....
Abstract Bacterial superinfection and antibiotic prescribing in the setting of current mpox outbreak are not well described literature. This retrospective observational study revealed low prevalence (11%) outpatient for bacterial lesions; at least 3 prescriptions (23%) were unnecessary.