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  1. Article ; Online: Talking to Patients about the Influenza Vaccine.

    Byrd, Katrina M

    Rhode Island medical journal (2013)

    2020  Volume 103, Issue 6, Page(s) 29–33

    Abstract: Influenza is a significant cause of hospitalization and death in late fall and early spring, especially in our most vulnerable populations. Despite high mortality and morbidity of influenza infection, patients are still hesitant about getting the flu ... ...

    Abstract Influenza is a significant cause of hospitalization and death in late fall and early spring, especially in our most vulnerable populations. Despite high mortality and morbidity of influenza infection, patients are still hesitant about getting the flu vaccine each year. This article offers advice on educating our patients to address misconceptions and help them embrace this important seasonal vaccination.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Influenza Vaccines/therapeutic use ; Influenza, Human/prevention & control ; Parents/education ; Parents/psychology ; Patient Acceptance of Health Care/psychology ; Patient Acceptance of Health Care/statistics & numerical data ; Seasons ; United States
    Chemical Substances Influenza Vaccines
    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-08-03
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 419430-5
    ISSN 2327-2228 ; 0363-7913
    ISSN (online) 2327-2228
    ISSN 0363-7913
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  2. Article ; Online: COVID-19 in a Patient Presenting with Syncope and a Normal Chest X-ray.

    Tapé, Chantal / Byrd, Katrina M / Aung, Su / Lonks, John R / Flanigan, Timothy P / Rybak, Natasha R

    Rhode Island medical journal (2013)

    2020  Volume 103, Issue 3, Page(s) 50–51

    Abstract: SARS-CoV-2 is a novel virus that has now affected hundreds of thousands of individuals across the world. Amidst this global pandemic, maintaining a high index of suspicion, rapid testing capacity, and infection control measures are required to curtail ... ...

    Abstract SARS-CoV-2 is a novel virus that has now affected hundreds of thousands of individuals across the world. Amidst this global pandemic, maintaining a high index of suspicion, rapid testing capacity, and infection control measures are required to curtail the virus' rapid spread. While fever and respiratory symptoms have been commonly used to identify COVID-19 suspects, we present an elderly female who arrived to the hospital after a syncopal episode. She was afebrile with a normal chest X-ray and there was no suspicion of COVID-19. She then developed a fever and tested positive for COVID-19. Our unique case underscores the increasing diversity of COVID-19 presentations and potential for initial mis- diagnosis and delay in implementing proper precautions.
    MeSH term(s) Aged ; Betacoronavirus ; COVID-19 ; COVID-19 Testing ; Clinical Laboratory Techniques ; Coronavirus Infections/complications ; Coronavirus Infections/diagnosis ; Diagnostic Errors ; Female ; Fever/etiology ; Humans ; Pandemics ; Pneumonia, Viral/complications ; Pneumonia, Viral/diagnosis ; Radiography, Thoracic ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Syncope/etiology
    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-03-26
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Case Reports ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 419430-5
    ISSN 2327-2228 ; 0363-7913
    ISSN (online) 2327-2228
    ISSN 0363-7913
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  3. Article ; Online: Efficacy and safety of sofosbuvir in the treatment of hep C among patients on hemodialysis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Shehadeh, Fadi / Kalligeros, Markos / Byrd, Katrina / Shemin, Douglas / Mylonakis, Eleftherios / Martin, Paul / D'Agata, Erika M C

    Scientific reports

    2020  Volume 10, Issue 1, Page(s) 14332

    Abstract: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection among maintenance hemodialysis patients is implicated in increased morbidity and mortality compared to uninfected patients. Sofosbuvir (SOF)-based regimens may not be optimal among patients requiring hemodialysis. ... ...

    Abstract Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection among maintenance hemodialysis patients is implicated in increased morbidity and mortality compared to uninfected patients. Sofosbuvir (SOF)-based regimens may not be optimal among patients requiring hemodialysis. Several studies, however, provide evidence that use of SOF among HCV-positive patients with renal impairment, is effective and safe. We searched Pubmed and Embase to identify studies reporting the efficacy and safety of SOF-based regimens for the treatment of HCV-positive patients on maintenance hemodialysis and performed a random effects meta-analysis. The overall pooled estimate of the efficacy of SOF-based therapy was 95% (95% CI 91-98%). The efficacy of the SOF-based regimen was 92% (95% CI 80-99%), 98% (95% CI 96-100%), and 100% (95% CI 95-100%) for the following doses: 400 mg on alternate days, 400 mg daily, and 200 mg daily, respectively. The most frequent adverse event was fatigue with a pooled prevalence of 16% (95% CI 5-29%), followed by anemia 15% (95% CI 3-31%), and nausea or vomiting 14% (95% CI 4-27%). Anemia was more prevalent in treatment regimens containing ribavirin (46%, 95% CI 33-59%) compared to ribavirin-free regimens (3%, 95% CI 0-9%). This study suggests that SOF-based regimens in the treatment of HCV infection among hemodialysis patients are both effective and safe.
    MeSH term(s) Antiviral Agents/therapeutic use ; Hepatitis C/complications ; Hepatitis C/drug therapy ; Humans ; Kidney Failure, Chronic/complications ; Sofosbuvir/therapeutic use
    Chemical Substances Antiviral Agents ; Sofosbuvir (WJ6CA3ZU8B)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-08-31
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Meta-Analysis ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural ; Systematic Review
    ZDB-ID 2615211-3
    ISSN 2045-2322 ; 2045-2322
    ISSN (online) 2045-2322
    ISSN 2045-2322
    DOI 10.1038/s41598-020-71205-5
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  4. Article: COVID-19 in a Patient Presenting with Syncope and a Normal Chest X-ray

    Tapé, Chantal / Byrd, Katrina M / Aung, Su / Lonks, John R / Flanigan, Timothy P / Rybak, Natasha R

    R I Med J (2013)

    Abstract: SARS-CoV-2 is a novel virus that has now affected hundreds of thousands of individuals across the world. Amidst this global pandemic, maintaining a high index of suspicion, rapid testing capacity, and infection control measures are required to curtail ... ...

    Abstract SARS-CoV-2 is a novel virus that has now affected hundreds of thousands of individuals across the world. Amidst this global pandemic, maintaining a high index of suspicion, rapid testing capacity, and infection control measures are required to curtail the virus' rapid spread. While fever and respiratory symptoms have been commonly used to identify COVID-19 suspects, we present an elderly female who arrived to the hospital after a syncopal episode. She was afebrile with a normal chest X-ray and there was no suspicion of COVID-19. She then developed a fever and tested positive for COVID-19. Our unique case underscores the increasing diversity of COVID-19 presentations and potential for initial mis- diagnosis and delay in implementing proper precautions.
    Keywords covid19
    Publisher WHO
    Document type Article
    Note WHO #Covidence: #32226962
    Database COVID19

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  5. Article ; Online: Efficacy and safety of sofosbuvir in the treatment of hep C among patients on hemodialysis

    Fadi Shehadeh / Markos Kalligeros / Katrina Byrd / Douglas Shemin / Eleftherios Mylonakis / Paul Martin / Erika M. C. D’Agata

    Scientific Reports, Vol 10, Iss 1, Pp 1-

    a systematic review and meta-analysis

    2020  Volume 10

    Abstract: Abstract Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection among maintenance hemodialysis patients is implicated in increased morbidity and mortality compared to uninfected patients. Sofosbuvir (SOF)-based regimens may not be optimal among patients requiring ... ...

    Abstract Abstract Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection among maintenance hemodialysis patients is implicated in increased morbidity and mortality compared to uninfected patients. Sofosbuvir (SOF)-based regimens may not be optimal among patients requiring hemodialysis. Several studies, however, provide evidence that use of SOF among HCV-positive patients with renal impairment, is effective and safe. We searched Pubmed and Embase to identify studies reporting the efficacy and safety of SOF-based regimens for the treatment of HCV-positive patients on maintenance hemodialysis and performed a random effects meta-analysis. The overall pooled estimate of the efficacy of SOF-based therapy was 95% (95% CI 91–98%). The efficacy of the SOF-based regimen was 92% (95% CI 80–99%), 98% (95% CI 96–100%), and 100% (95% CI 95–100%) for the following doses: 400 mg on alternate days, 400 mg daily, and 200 mg daily, respectively. The most frequent adverse event was fatigue with a pooled prevalence of 16% (95% CI 5–29%), followed by anemia 15% (95% CI 3–31%), and nausea or vomiting 14% (95% CI 4–27%). Anemia was more prevalent in treatment regimens containing ribavirin (46%, 95% CI 33–59%) compared to ribavirin-free regimens (3%, 95% CI 0–9%). This study suggests that SOF-based regimens in the treatment of HCV infection among hemodialysis patients are both effective and safe.
    Keywords Medicine ; R ; Science ; Q
    Subject code 616
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-08-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Nature Publishing Group
    Document type Article ; Online
    Database BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection)

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  6. Article ; Online: Neuropsychiatric features in a multi-ethnic population with Alzheimer disease and mild cognitive impairment.

    Celis, Katrina / Zaman, Andrew / Adams, Larry Deon / Gardner, Olivia / Farid, Rajabli / Starks, Takiyah D / Lacroix, Faina C / Hamilton-Nelson, Kara / Mena, Pedro / Tejada, Sergio / Laux, Renee / Song, Yeunjoo E / Caban-Holt, Allison / Feliciano-Astacio, Briseida / Vance, Jeffery M / Haines, Jonathan L / Byrd, Goldie S / Beecham, Gary W / Pericak-Vance, Margaret A /
    Cuccaro, Michael L

    International journal of geriatric psychiatry

    2023  Volume 38, Issue 9, Page(s) e5992

    Abstract: Background: Alzheimer disease (AD) is more prevalent in African American (AA) and Hispanic White (HIW) compared to Non-Hispanic White (NHW) individuals. Similarly, neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) vary by population in AD. This is likely the result of ... ...

    Abstract Background: Alzheimer disease (AD) is more prevalent in African American (AA) and Hispanic White (HIW) compared to Non-Hispanic White (NHW) individuals. Similarly, neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) vary by population in AD. This is likely the result of both sociocultural and genetic ancestral differences. However, the impact of these NPS on AD in different groups is not well understood.
    Methods: Self-declared AA, HIW, and NHW individuals were ascertained as part of ongoing AD genetics studies. Participants who scored higher than 0.5 on the Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) Scale (CDR) were included. Group similarities and differences on Neuropsychiatric Inventory Questionnaire (NPI-Q) outcomes (NPI-Q total score, NPI-Q items) were evaluated using univariate ANOVAs and post hoc comparisons after controlling for sex and CDR stage.
    Results: Our sample consisted of 498 participants (26% AA; 30% HIW; 44% NHW). Overall, NPI-Q total scores differed significantly between our groups, with HIW having the highest NPI-Q total scores, and by AD stage as measured by CDR. We found no significant difference in NPI-Q total score by sex. There were six NPI-Q items with comparable prevalence in all groups and six items that significantly differed between the groups (Anxiety, Apathy, Depression, Disinhibition, Elation, and Irritability). Further, within the HIW group, differences were found between Puerto Rican and Cuban American Hispanics across several NPI-Q items. Finally, Six NPI-Q items were more prevalent in the later stages of AD including Agitation, Appetite, Hallucinations, Irritability, Motor Disturbance, and Nighttime Behavior.
    Conclusions: We identified differences in NPS among HIW, AA, and NHW individuals. Most striking was the high burden of NPS in HIW, particularly for mood and anxiety symptoms. We suggest that NPS differences may represent the impact of sociocultural influences on symptom presentation as well as potential genetic factors rooted in ancestral background. Given the complex relationship between AD and NPS it is crucial to discern the presence of NPS to ensure appropriate interventions.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Alzheimer Disease/genetics ; Alzheimer Disease/psychology ; Anxiety ; Cognitive Dysfunction/genetics ; Cognitive Dysfunction/psychology ; Ethnicity ; Hispanic or Latino ; Black or African American ; White
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-31
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 806736-3
    ISSN 1099-1166 ; 0885-6230
    ISSN (online) 1099-1166
    ISSN 0885-6230
    DOI 10.1002/gps.5992
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  7. Article ; Online: Can Coastal Habitats Rise to the Challenge? Resilience of Estuarine Habitats, Carbon Accumulation, and Economic Value to Sea-Level Rise in a Puget Sound Estuary

    Moritsch, Monica M. / Byrd, Kristin B. / Davis, Melanie / Good, Anthony / Drexler, Judith Z. / Morris, James T. / Woo, Isa / Windham-Myers, Lisamarie / Grossman, Eric / Nakai, Glynnis / Poppe, Katrina L. / Rybczyk, John M.

    Estuaries and Coasts. 2022 Dec., v. 45, no. 8 p.2293-2309

    2022  

    Abstract: ... accumulation up to 7.69 and 14.2 kg m⁻² and increased total economic value up to $373,000 and $710,000 ...

    Abstract Sea-level rise (SLR) and obstructions to sediment delivery pose challenges to the persistence of estuarine habitats and the ecosystem services they provide. Restoration actions and sediment management strategies may help mitigate such challenges by encouraging the vertical accretion of sediment in and horizontal migration of tidal forests and marshes. We used a process-based soil accretion model (Coastal Wetland Equilibrium Model) combined with a habitat classification model (MOSAICS) to estimate the effects of SLR, suspended sediment, and inland habitat migration on estuarine habitats, soil carbon accumulation, and economic value of climate change mitigation of carbon accumulation (social cost of carbon dioxide) in a macrotidal estuary in the northwest USA over 100 years (2011 to 2110). Under present-day sediment levels, we projected that after 100 years, most high salt marsh would remain with < 100 cm SLR, but substantial area converted to transitional (low) salt marsh and mudflat with ≥ 100 cm SLR. Increasing sediment availability increased the projected resilience of transitional salt marsh to SLR but did not prevent declines in high marsh area. Projected total carbon accumulation plateaued or declined with ≥ 100 cm SLR, yet the economic value of carbon accumulation continued to rise over time, suggesting that the value of this ecosystem service was resilient to SLR. Doubling or tripling sediment availability increased projected carbon accumulation up to 7.69 and 14.2 kg m⁻² and increased total economic value up to $373,000 and $710,000, respectively. Allowing marsh migration supported conversion of upland to freshwater marsh, with slight increases in carbon accumulation. These results inform climate adaptation planning for wetland managers seeking to understand the resilience of estuarine habitats and ecosystem services to SLR under multiple management strategies.
    Keywords carbon ; carbon dioxide ; climate ; climate change ; economic valuation ; ecosystem services ; ecosystems ; estuaries ; freshwater marshes ; habitats ; highlands ; migratory behavior ; models ; salt marshes ; sea level ; sediments ; soil ; soil carbon ; Northwestern United States ; Puget Sound
    Language English
    Dates of publication 2022-12
    Size p. 2293-2309.
    Publishing place Springer US
    Document type Article ; Online
    ZDB-ID 2229170-2
    ISSN 1559-2731 ; 1559-2723
    ISSN (online) 1559-2731
    ISSN 1559-2723
    DOI 10.1007/s12237-022-01087-5
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  8. Article ; Online: Possible Exposures Among Mpox Patients Without Reported Male-to-Male Sexual Contact - Six U.S. Jurisdictions, November 1-December 14, 2022.

    Sharpe, J Danielle / Charniga, Kelly / Byrd, Katrina M / Stefanos, Ruth / Lewis, Linda / Watson, Jessica / Feldpausch, Amanda / Pavlick, Jessica / Hand, Julie / Sokol, Theresa / Ortega, Emma / Pathela, Preeti / Hennessy, Robin R / Dulcey, Melissa / McHugh, Lisa / Pietrowski, Michael / Perella, Dana / Shah, Seema / Maroufi, Azarnoush /
    Taylor, Melanie / Cope, Anna / Belay, Ermias D / Ellington, Sascha / McCollum, Andrea M / Zilversmit Pao, Leah / Guagliardo, Sarah Anne J / Dawson, Patrick

    MMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report

    2023  Volume 72, Issue 35, Page(s) 944–948

    Abstract: The extent to which the 2022 mpox outbreak has affected persons without a recent history of male-to-male sexual contact (MMSC) is not well understood. During November 1-December 14, 2022, CDC partnered with six jurisdictional health departments to ... ...

    Abstract The extent to which the 2022 mpox outbreak has affected persons without a recent history of male-to-male sexual contact (MMSC) is not well understood. During November 1-December 14, 2022, CDC partnered with six jurisdictional health departments to characterize possible exposures among mpox patients aged ≥18 years who did not report MMSC during the 3 weeks preceding symptom onset. Among 52 patients included in the analysis, 14 (27%) had a known exposure to a person with mpox, including sexual activity and other close intimate contact (eight) and household contact (six). Among 38 (73%) patients with no known exposure to a person with mpox, self-reported activities before illness onset included sexual activity and other close intimate contact (17; 45%), close face-to-face contact (14; 37%), attending large social gatherings (11; 29%), and being in occupational settings involving close skin-to-skin contact (10; 26%). These findings suggest that sexual activity remains an important route of mpox exposure among patients who do not report MMSC.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Male ; Adolescent ; Adult ; Mpox (monkeypox) ; Sexual Behavior ; Disease Outbreaks ; Methionine
    Chemical Substances methionylmethylsulfonium chloride (3493-12-7) ; Methionine (AE28F7PNPL)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-01
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 412775-4
    ISSN 1545-861X ; 0149-2195
    ISSN (online) 1545-861X
    ISSN 0149-2195
    DOI 10.15585/mmwr.mm7235a2
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  9. Article ; Online: Strategies to Increase Workforce Diversity in Pediatric Infectious Diseases.

    Rogo, Tanya / Holland, Sabina / Fassiotto, Magali / Maldonado, Yvonne / Joseph, Tuhina / Ramilo, Octavio / Byrd, Katrina / Delair, Shirley

    Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society

    2022  Volume 11, Issue Supplement_4, Page(s) S148–S154

    Abstract: The number of physicians who are underrepresented in medicine within the pediatric infectious diseases workforce remains disproportionate compared to the US population. Physician workforce diversity plays an important role in reducing health care ... ...

    Abstract The number of physicians who are underrepresented in medicine within the pediatric infectious diseases workforce remains disproportionate compared to the US population. Physician workforce diversity plays an important role in reducing health care disparities. Pathways to careers in pediatric infectious diseases require that a diverse pool of students enter medicine and subsequently choose pediatric residency followed by subspecialty training. Efforts must be made to expose learners to pediatric infectious diseases earlier in the education timeline. Along with recruitment and creation of pathways, cultures of inclusivity must be created and fostered within institutions of learning along the entire spectrum of medical training.
    MeSH term(s) Child ; Humans ; Communicable Diseases
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-12-07
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2668791-4
    ISSN 2048-7207 ; 2048-7193
    ISSN (online) 2048-7207
    ISSN 2048-7193
    DOI 10.1093/jpids/piac094
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  10. Article ; Online: Epidemiologic and Clinical Features of Mpox-Associated Deaths - United States, May 10, 2022-March 7, 2023.

    Riser, Aspen P / Hanley, Allison / Cima, Michael / Lewis, Linda / Saadeh, Kayla / Alarcón, Jemma / Finn, Lauren / Kim, Moon / Adams, Jeremy / Holt, Douglas / Feldpausch, Amanda / Pavlick, Jessica / English, Andrew / Smith, Marguerite / Rehman, Tyler / Lubelchek, Ronald / Black, Stephanie / Collins, Matthew / Mounsey, Layne /
    Blythe, David / Avalos, Meredith Hodach / Lee, Ellen H / Samson, Olivia / Wong, Marcia / Stokich, B Denise / Salehi, Ellen / Denny, Lynn / Waller, Kirsten / Talley, Pamela / Schuman, Julie / Fischer, Michael / White, Stephen / Davis, Kenneth / Caeser Cuyler, Ashley / Sabzwari, Rabeeya / Anderson, Robert N / Byrd, Katrina / Gold, Jeremy A W / Kindilien, Shannon / Lee, James T / O'Connor, Siobhán / O'Shea, Jesse / Salmon-Trejo, LaTweika A T / Velazquez-Kronen, Raquel / Zelaya, Carla / Bower, William / Ellington, Sascha / Gundlapalli, Adi V / McCollum, Andrea M / Zilversmit Pao, Leah / Rao, Agam K / Wong, Karen K / Guagliardo, Sarah Anne J

    MMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report

    2023  Volume 72, Issue 15, Page(s) 404–410

    Abstract: As of March 7, 2023, a total of 30,235 confirmed and probable monkeypox (mpox) cases were reported in the United States, ...

    Abstract As of March 7, 2023, a total of 30,235 confirmed and probable monkeypox (mpox) cases were reported in the United States,
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Humans ; Male ; Black or African American ; Disease Outbreaks ; Mpox (monkeypox)/mortality ; Public Health ; United States/epidemiology
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-04-14
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 412775-4
    ISSN 1545-861X ; 0149-2195
    ISSN (online) 1545-861X
    ISSN 0149-2195
    DOI 10.15585/mmwr.mm7215a5
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