American Journal of Infection Control
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Early Mobilization Can Reduce the Incidence of Surgical Site Infections in Patients Undergoing Spinal Fusion Surgery: A Nested Case-Control Study
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To examine the influence of the early mobilization on the risk of surgical site infections (SSI) in patients undergoing spinal fusion surgery.
Evaluation of long-term pharmacist-led prospective audit and feedback in antimicrobial stewardship: An 8-year study
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Limited research has evaluated the long-term outcomes of prospective audit and feedback (PAF) led by pharmacists. We assessed pharmacist-led PAF processes and outcome measures over 8 years.
Evaluation of long-term pharmacist-led prospective audit and feedback in antimicrobial stewardship: an eight-year study
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Limited research has evaluated the long-term outcomes of prospective audit and feedback (PAF) led by pharmacists. We assessed pharmacist-led PAF processes and outcome measures over eight years.
Examining the potential risk factors for variable airflow limitation in patients recovering from SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant infection: A case-control study
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The Omicron strain of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has spread globally. However, it remains uncertain whether variable airflow limitation (VAL) occurs during the recovery phase after contracting the Omicron variant. To
Extended spectrum beta-lactamase carriage among elderly residents of a long-term care facility in Beirut
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Antimicrobial resistance is an emerging problem worldwide, endangering antimicrobials efficacy and resulting in high rates of morbidity and mortality. It is one of the major concerns that health care facilities are facing nowadays. Mainly, extended
Extended spectrum beta-lactamase carriage among elderly residents of a long-term care facility in Beirut.
Description
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an emerging problem worldwide, endangering antimicrobials efficacy and resulting in high rates of morbidity and mortality. It is one of the major concerns that healthcare facilities are facing nowadays. Mainly
Effectiveness of a sodium hypochlorite isotonic solution in decolonization of patients with Candida auris: learnings from a county healthcare system
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Candida auris (CA) is an organism that has spread globally over the last decade. We conducted a quality improvement project with the aim of decreasing or eliminating skin colonization of patients with CA through a modified bathing protocol.
Effectiveness of a sodium hypochlorite isotonic solution in decolonization of patients with Candida auris: Learnings from a county health care system
Description
Candida auris (CA) is an organism that has spread globally over the last decade. We conducted a quality improvement project with the aim of decreasing or eliminating skin colonization of patients with CA through a modified bathing protocol.
Effect of chronic diseases on willingness to receive the second COVID-19 vaccine booster dose among cancer patients: A multicenter cross-sectional survey in China
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Cancer patients and those with chronic diseases face severe outcomes from SARS-CoV-2 infection. However, their willingness to receive a second booster dose remains low. This study identified factors affecting the willingness of cancer patients with