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View article: Syndromic Surveillance among Evacuees at a Houston “Megashelter” following Hurricane Harvey
Syndromic Surveillance among Evacuees at a Houston “Megashelter” following Hurricane Harvey Open
In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in 2017, thousands of residents in the Houston area sought refuge at a convention center “megashelter”. Out of concern for the possibility of communicable diseases spreading rapidly in the crowded shelt…
View article: Speaker Gender Representation for Anesthesiology Grand Rounds at a Large Academic Medical Center
Speaker Gender Representation for Anesthesiology Grand Rounds at a Large Academic Medical Center Open
Background: Invited speakerships, such as speaking at grand rounds, are part of the pathway to promotion in academic medicine.This project sought to evaluate if the gender of invited grand rounds speakers at a major academic institution we…
View article: Trends in Snakebites Related to Texas Tropical Storms and Hurricanes, 2000–2017
Trends in Snakebites Related to Texas Tropical Storms and Hurricanes, 2000–2017 Open
Introduction Anecdotal media reports suggest an increase in snakebites after hurricanes. After Hurricane Harvey, several households called Texas poison control centers to report snakebites that occurred when rising water flooded homes. Pat…
View article: The Use of Syndromic Surveillance Data For Prevention and Monitoring of Hepatitis A
The Use of Syndromic Surveillance Data For Prevention and Monitoring of Hepatitis A Open
ObjectiveWe describe our efforts to prevent a hepatitis A outbreak in Houston.IntroductionSince 2017, over 11 states have been impacted by outbreaks of hepatitis A among persons experiencing homelessness (PEH) and drug use. The primary met…
View article: Hurricane-Associated Mold Exposures Among Patients at Risk for Invasive Mold Infections After Hurricane Harvey — Houston, Texas, 2017
Hurricane-Associated Mold Exposures Among Patients at Risk for Invasive Mold Infections After Hurricane Harvey — Houston, Texas, 2017 Open
In August 2017, Hurricane Harvey caused unprecedented flooding and devastation to the Houston metropolitan area (1). Mold exposure was a serious concern because investigations after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita (2005) had documented extensi…
View article: ACMT 2019 Annual Scientific Meeting Abstracts—San Francisco, CA
ACMT 2019 Annual Scientific Meeting Abstracts—San Francisco, CA Open
View article: Adults Hospitalized With Pneumonia in the United States: Incidence, Epidemiology, and Mortality
Adults Hospitalized With Pneumonia in the United States: Incidence, Epidemiology, and Mortality Open
The estimated US burden of CAP is substantial, with >1.5 million unique adults being hospitalized annually, 100000 deaths occurring during hospitalization, and approximately 1 of 3 patients hospitalized with CAP dying within 1 year.
View article: Childhood Victims of Snakebites: 2000–2013
Childhood Victims of Snakebites: 2000–2013 Open
The epidemiology of pediatric snakebites is changing. One-half of the reported exposures were venomous, and copperhead bites and exotic species are being reported more frequently. Although snakebite-related deaths are rare, ICU admission i…