- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Thermal Regulation in Medicine
- Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- Drug-Induced Adverse Reactions
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Ethics in Clinical Research
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research
- Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Pharmacovigilance and Adverse Drug Reactions
Emory University
2017-2025
HOPE Clinic
2022-2024
Communities In Schools of Orange County
2022-2024
Oregon Medical Research Center
2022-2024
New York Proton Center
2022-2024
Lindsay Unified School District
2022-2024
University of Pittsburgh
2022-2024
Emory University Hospital Midtown
2021-2023
Manhattan Institute for Policy Research
2022-2023
Advisory Board Company (United States)
2023
Importance A substantial number of individuals worldwide experience long COVID, or post-COVID condition. Other postviral and autoimmune conditions have a female predominance, but whether the same is true for especially within different subgroups, uncertain. Objective To evaluate sex differences in risk developing COVID among adults with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Design, Setting, Participants This cohort study used data from National Institutes Health (NIH) Researching to Enhance Recovery...
Importance Classification of persons with long COVID (LC) or post–COVID-19 condition must encompass the complexity and heterogeneity condition. Iterative refinement classification index for research is needed to incorporate newly available data as field rapidly evolves. Objective To update 2023 adults LC using additional participant from Researching Enhance Recovery (RECOVER-Adult) study an expanded symptom list based on input patient communities. Design, Setting, Participants Prospective,...
An-Kwok Ian Wong, MD, PhD; Marie Charpignon, MS; Han Kim, MSE; Christopher Josef, MD; Anne A. H. de Hond, MSc; Jhalique Jane Fojas, MSE, MSc, MRes, PhD, Azade Tabaie, Xiaoli Liu, BS; Eduardo Mireles-Cabodevila, Leandro Carvalho, Rishikesan Kamaleswaran, R. W. M. Madushani, Lasith Adhikari, Andre L. Holder, Ewout Steyerberg, Timothy G. Buchman, Mary E. Lough, RN; Leo Anthony Celi, MS, MPH
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This consensus statement by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) and Post-Acute Long-Term Care Medicine (AMDA), Association Professionals in Infection Control (APIC), HIV (HIVMA), Infectious Diseases (IDSA), Pediatric (PIDS), Pharmacists (SIDP) recommends that coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination should be a condition employment all healthcare personnel facilities United States. Exemptions from this policy apply to those with medical contraindications COVID-19...
Abstract Background In the Southeastern United States, 2022 mpox outbreak disproportionately impacted people who are black and with HIV (PWH). Methods We analyzed a cohort of 395 individuals diagnosed across 3 health care systems in Atlanta, Georgia between 1 June 7 October 2022. present demographic clinical characteristics use multivariable logistic regression analyses to evaluate association status severe (per US Centers for Disease Control Prevention definition) and, among PWH,...
Abstract Background Since the introduction of remdesivir and dexamethasone for severe COVID-19 treatment, few large multi-hospital-system US studies have described clinical characteristics outcomes minority patients who present to emergency department (ED). Methods This cohort study from Cerner Real World Database (87 health systems) 1 December 2019 30 September 2020 included PCR-confirmed self-identified as non-Hispanic Black (Black), Hispanic White (Hispanic), or (White). The main outcome...
Abstract Background NIH policies and reporting requirements relating to the inclusion of women minoritized individuals in clinical trials have evolved since 2000. Over time, prioritization gender equity participant recruiting has been successful. However, many studies demonstrated underrepresentation participants from populations. With growing evidence racialized disparities antimicrobial resistance prescribing, for new antimicrobials should prioritize equitable participation. We aimed...
Abstract Background Infectious diseases (ID) physicians play a crucial role in public health emergencies. Effective collaboration between agencies and healthcare providers is essential for coordinated response. However, there limited information on how ID departments collaborate which areas need to be improved. Here, we identify ways enhance preparedness through increased state, tribal, local, territorial departments. Methods We performed secondary qualitative analysis of 37 telephone...
Abstract Background Extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)–producing Enterobacterales are frequent causes of urinary tract infections (UTIs). Severe caused by ESBL often treated with carbapenems, but optimal treatment for less severe such as UTIs is unclear. Methods This retrospective cohort study included patients admitted to 4 hospitals in an academic healthcare system UTI either a noncarbapenem β-lactam (NCBL) or carbapenem at least 48 hours from 1 April 2014 30 2018. Those who received...
Little is known about cancellation frequencies in telemedicine vs. in-person appointments and its impact on clinical outcomes. Our objective was to examine differences between video terms of rates by age, race, ethnicity, gender, insurance, compare 30-day inpatient hospitalizations emergency department visit the two types. Demographic characteristics comorbidities for adults scheduled an Emory Healthcare ambulatory clinic appointment from June 2020 December were extracted electronic medical...
The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted racial and ethnic minority communities, particularly African American Latino communities. impacts of social determinants health, structural racism, misinformation, mistrust have contributed to a decreased vaccine uptake. Effective methods addressing combatting these barriers are essential. Accurate targeted messaging delivered by trusted voices from community-based organizations, government health systems healthcare academic is...
Abstract Objective: To determine the effect of an electronic medical record (EMR) nudge at reducing total and inappropriate orders testing for hospital-onset Clostridioides difficile infection (HO-CDI). Design: An interrupted time series analysis HO-CDI 2 years before after implementation EMR intervention designed to reduce testing. Orders C. were considered if patient had received a laxative or stool softener in previous 24 hours. Setting: Four hospitals academic healthcare network....
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine hesitancy among health care workers (HCWs) undermines community confidence. Predictors and reasons for HCW in the Atlanta region were evaluated using a survey between May June 2021. Vaccine was highest younger less educated HCWs. Interventions to address HCWs are necessary.
To evaluate whether a series of quality improvement interventions to promote safe perioperative use cephalosporins in penicillin-allergic patients improved first-line antibiotics and decreased costs.Before-and-after trial following several educational interventions.Academic medical center.This study included undergoing surgical procedure involving receipt antibiotic other than penicillin or carbapenem between January 1, 2017, August 31, 2019. Patients with without allergy label their...