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View article: Enhancing unique identification of patients with malaria using biometric fingerprinting in Papua, Indonesia
Enhancing unique identification of patients with malaria using biometric fingerprinting in Papua, Indonesia Open
This study demonstrates the potential use of biometrics to improve patient identification in resource-limited settings and to streamline workflows. Expanding biometric systems to include complementary methods, such as facial recognition, c…
View article: Antibiotic Prescribing for Cellulitis in the Absence of Penicillin‐Cephalosporin Cross‐Reactivity Alerts: A Retrospective Study
Antibiotic Prescribing for Cellulitis in the Absence of Penicillin‐Cephalosporin Cross‐Reactivity Alerts: A Retrospective Study Open
Cephalosporins are often avoided in patients with penicillin adverse drug reaction (ADR) labels. In our institution's electronic medication management system, penicillin and cephalosporin ADR labels do not generate cross‐reactivity alerts.…
View article: The role and functions of community-based multidisciplinary teams in two integrated care and support Pioneers: Perspectives from local system leaders
The role and functions of community-based multidisciplinary teams in two integrated care and support Pioneers: Perspectives from local system leaders Open
Objectives Central government has been promoting closer integration between the National Health Service (NHS) and local government social services in England for more than five decades. Improved coordination between primary, hospital, comm…
View article: Evaluating the role of community-based multi-disciplinary teams in integrated health and social care in England: Overview of findings from the Pioneer evaluation and their implications for health and social care integration
Evaluating the role of community-based multi-disciplinary teams in integrated health and social care in England: Overview of findings from the Pioneer evaluation and their implications for health and social care integration Open
Objectives This paper synthesises the findings of an evaluation of community-based multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs), primarily serving older people with long-term conditions, undertaken as part of a wider evaluation (2015–2022) of the Integ…
View article: Frontline staff perspectives on multi-disciplinary team working and the effectiveness of integrated service delivery: Findings from the evaluation of the Integrated Care and Support Pioneers in England
Frontline staff perspectives on multi-disciplinary team working and the effectiveness of integrated service delivery: Findings from the evaluation of the Integrated Care and Support Pioneers in England Open
Objectives Horizontal integration of health and social care in England is frequently supported by multi-disciplinary (MDT) case management focused on high-risk older people with multiple chronic conditions living in the community. This pap…
View article: The views of older people on community-based multi-disciplinary team caseloads and informal carers about health and care services in two Integrated Care Pioneer sites in England
The views of older people on community-based multi-disciplinary team caseloads and informal carers about health and care services in two Integrated Care Pioneer sites in England Open
Objectives: Community-based multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs) were among the most widely reported health and care integration initiatives in the Integrated Care Pioneers in England. Such MDTs bring together staff from different sectors to co…
View article: Enhanced data quality to improve malaria surveillance in Papua, Indonesia
Enhanced data quality to improve malaria surveillance in Papua, Indonesia Open
Background Papua has a high burden of malaria, with an annual parasite incidence 300 times the national average. A key component of malaria elimination strategies is robust surveillance which is essential for monitoring trends in case numb…
View article: A Review of the Efficacy, Safety, and Feasibility of Rifamycin-Based Post-Exposure Chemoprophylaxis for Leprosy
A Review of the Efficacy, Safety, and Feasibility of Rifamycin-Based Post-Exposure Chemoprophylaxis for Leprosy Open
In 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended scaling up leprosy prevention activities, including chemoprophylaxis, as one of the pillars of their ‘Towards Zero Leprosy’ strategy. This recommendation was primarily based on a 57%…
View article: Design and Implementation of an Advanced Web-Based Academic Advising System for Optimizing Student Support and Engagement
Design and Implementation of an Advanced Web-Based Academic Advising System for Optimizing Student Support and Engagement Open
The Web-Based Student Academic Advising System was developed to address the limitations inherent in traditional academic advising methods, which often rely on manual processes that are both time-intensive and difficult to scale to accommod…
View article: High daily dose Short COurse PrimaquinE after G6PD testing for the radical cure of<i>Plasmodium vivax</i>malaria in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea: The SCOPE implementation study protocol
High daily dose Short COurse PrimaquinE after G6PD testing for the radical cure of<i>Plasmodium vivax</i>malaria in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea: The SCOPE implementation study protocol Open
Introduction Plasmodium vivax malaria remains an important threat to the public in the Asia Pacific region. Preventing P. vivax relapses is crucial for reducing morbidity from malaria and ultimately controlling and eliminating this species…
View article: Single-Dose Rifampicin Leprosy Chemoprophylaxis for Household Contacts in Kiribati: An Audit of a Combined Retrospective and Prospective Approach
Single-Dose Rifampicin Leprosy Chemoprophylaxis for Household Contacts in Kiribati: An Audit of a Combined Retrospective and Prospective Approach Open
Kiribati is a Pacific Island nation with a widely dispersed population and one of the highest rates of leprosy worldwide. Single-dose rifampicin post-exposure prophylaxis (SDR-PEP) of leprosy contacts has reduced new case detection rates i…
View article: Single-Dose Rifampicin Leprosy Chemoprophylaxis for Household Contacts in Kiribati: An Audit of a Combined Retrospective and Prospective Approach
Single-Dose Rifampicin Leprosy Chemoprophylaxis for Household Contacts in Kiribati: An Audit of a Combined Retrospective and Prospective Approach Open
Kiribati is a Pacific Island nation with a widely dispersed population and one of the highest rates of leprosy worldwide. Single dose rifampicin post exposure prophylaxis (SDR-PEP) of leprosy contacts has reduced new case detection rates i…
View article: Severe Hemolysis during Primaquine Radical Cure of Plasmodium vivax Malaria: Two Systematic Reviews and Individual Patient Data Descriptive Analyses
Severe Hemolysis during Primaquine Radical Cure of Plasmodium vivax Malaria: Two Systematic Reviews and Individual Patient Data Descriptive Analyses Open
Primaquine (PQ) kills Plasmodium vivax hypnozoites but can cause severe hemolysis in patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency. We conducted two systematic reviews. The first used data from clinical trials to determ…
View article: Safety and clinical outcomes of outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy for infective endocarditis in Christchurch, New Zealand: A retrospective cohort study
Safety and clinical outcomes of outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy for infective endocarditis in Christchurch, New Zealand: A retrospective cohort study Open
OPAT can be used safely in patients with IE, even in selected cases with complicated or difficult-to-treat infections.
View article: Effectiveness of population-wide screening and mass drug administration for leprosy control in Kiribati: the COMBINE protocol
Effectiveness of population-wide screening and mass drug administration for leprosy control in Kiribati: the COMBINE protocol Open
Introduction Progress towards leprosy elimination is threatened by increasing incidence in ‘hot-spot’ areas where more effective control strategies are urgently required. In these areas, active case finding and leprosy prevention limited t…
View article: Severe haemolysis during primaquine radical cure of<i>Plasmodium vivax</i>malaria: two systematic reviews and individual patient data descriptive analyses
Severe haemolysis during primaquine radical cure of<i>Plasmodium vivax</i>malaria: two systematic reviews and individual patient data descriptive analyses Open
Background Primaquine (PQ) kills Plasmodium vivax hypnozoites but can cause haemolysis in patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency. Methods We did two systematic reviews: the first used data from clinical trials to…
View article: Primaquine-induced Severe Hemolysis in the Absence of Concomitant Malaria: Effects on G6PD Activity and Renal Function
Primaquine-induced Severe Hemolysis in the Absence of Concomitant Malaria: Effects on G6PD Activity and Renal Function Open
Primaquine prevents relapses of Plasmodium vivax malaria but can cause severe hemolysis in patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency. The clinical and laboratory features of this outcome are usually confounded by th…
View article: Whole genome sequencing reveals antimicrobial resistance determinants (AMR genes) of Salmonella enterica recovered from raw chicken and ready-to-eat leaves imported into England between 2014 and 2019
Whole genome sequencing reveals antimicrobial resistance determinants (AMR genes) of Salmonella enterica recovered from raw chicken and ready-to-eat leaves imported into England between 2014 and 2019 Open
Aims To compare the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes in a genetically diverse group of Salmonella enterica recovered from foods imported into England between 2014 and 2018. Methods and Results Whole genome sequence was used to detect A…
View article: 445 Will I leave work on time today? A quality improvement project
445 Will I leave work on time today? A quality improvement project Open
Background Doctors rarely leave work on time; they frequently stay beyond the end of their shift to complete clinical work, documentation and other tasks. This is contributing to burnout and doctors leaving the profession – resulting in th…
View article: SARS-CoV-2 infections among Australian passengers on the Diamond Princess cruise ship: A retrospective cohort study
SARS-CoV-2 infections among Australian passengers on the Diamond Princess cruise ship: A retrospective cohort study Open
Background Prolonged periods of confined living on a cruise ship increase the risk for respiratory disease transmission. We describe the epidemiology and clinical characteristics of a SARS-CoV-2 outbreak in Australian passengers on the Dia…
View article: 787Multistate modelling to investigate the impact of recurrent malaria episodes on hospital admissions and mortality
787Multistate modelling to investigate the impact of recurrent malaria episodes on hospital admissions and mortality Open
Background Inadequate prevention and treatment of malaria can lead to reinfections and recurrent episodes, and for vivax malaria, further recurrences from the dormant liver stage. This study quantified the impact of recurrent malaria episo…
View article: Unmet supportive care needs of breast, colorectal and testicular cancer survivors in the first 8 months post primary treatment: A prospective longitudinal survey
Unmet supportive care needs of breast, colorectal and testicular cancer survivors in the first 8 months post primary treatment: A prospective longitudinal survey Open
Most survivors reported few unmet needs, but a small proportion have persisting or emerging needs. Routine or regular monitoring of unmet needs is required so that healthcare professionals can deliver personalised care based on individual …
View article: The risk of Plasmodium vivax parasitaemia after P. falciparum malaria: An individual patient data meta-analysis from the WorldWide Antimalarial Resistance Network
The risk of Plasmodium vivax parasitaemia after P. falciparum malaria: An individual patient data meta-analysis from the WorldWide Antimalarial Resistance Network Open
Background There is a high risk of Plasmodium vivax parasitaemia following treatment of falciparum malaria. Our study aimed to quantify this risk and the associated determinants using an individual patient data meta-analysis in order to id…
View article: The risk of adverse clinical outcomes following treatment of Plasmodium vivax malaria with and without primaquine in Papua, Indonesia
The risk of adverse clinical outcomes following treatment of Plasmodium vivax malaria with and without primaquine in Papua, Indonesia Open
The widespread use of primaquine (PQ) radical cure for P . vivax , is constrained by concerns over its safety. We used routinely collected patient data to compare the overall morbidity and mortality in patients treated with and without PQ …