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Newest firstBackgroundMethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) significantly contributes to surgical site infections (SSIs) in Pakistan, with prevalence rates of 38-50% among S. aureus isolates, increasing morbidity and healthcare costs ObjectiveThis study assessed the effectiveness of infection control strategies in reducing MRSA-related SSIs in Pakistani healthcare facilities, identified implementation barriers, a…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundDespite evidence that antibiotics may not be necessary to treat acute uncomplicated diverticulitis, they remain the mainstay of treatment in the United States. A randomized controlled trial evaluating antibiotic effectiveness could accelerate implementation of an antibiotic-free treatment strategy, but patients may be unwilling to participate. ObjectiveThis study aims to assess patients attitudes regardi…
Open article record in new tab ↗Antibiotic resistance is one of the leading issues in modern healthcare due to the inability to treat common infections with available antibiotics. Many of the mechanisms of resistance have been caused by the inappropriate prescription of antibiotics to treat illnesses such as the cold or flu or the over-prescription of broad-spectrum antibiotics. Epitomizing this problem is the Staphylococcus bacteria where certa…
Open article record in new tab ↗Electronic clinical decision support algorithms (CDSAs) have been developed to address high childhood mortality and inappropriate antibiotic prescription by helping clinicians adhere to guidelines. Previously identified challenges of CDSAs include its limited scope, usability, and outdated clinical algorithms. To address these challenges we developed ePOCT+, a CDSA for the care of pediatric outpatients in low- and…