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  1. Article ; Online: Diagnostic Stewardship for Multiplex Respiratory Testing: What We Know and What Needs to Be Done.

    Jose Lucar / Rebecca Yee

    Clinics in laboratory medicine

    2023  Volume 44, Issue 1, Page(s) 45–61

    Abstract: Syndromic respiratory panels are now widely available in clinical microbiology laboratories and health care institutions. These panels can rapidly diagnose infections and detect antimicrobial resistance genes allowing for more rapid therapeutic ... ...

    Abstract Syndromic respiratory panels are now widely available in clinical microbiology laboratories and health care institutions. These panels can rapidly diagnose infections and detect antimicrobial resistance genes allowing for more rapid therapeutic optimization compared to standard microbiology approaches. However, given reimbursement concerns and limitations of multiplex molecular testing and results interpretation, maximum clinical utility and positive clinical outcomes depend on active diagnostic stewardship. Here, the authors review clinical outcomes of both upper and lower respiratory panels and present diagnostic stewardship strategies for optimal use of respiratory panels.
    MeSH term(s) Anti-Infective Agents/therapeutic use ; Molecular Diagnostic Techniques/methods ; Antimicrobial Stewardship ; Clinical Laboratory Services
    Chemical Substances Anti-Infective Agents
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-08
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 604580-7
    ISSN 1557-9832 ; 0272-2712
    ISSN (online) 1557-9832
    ISSN 0272-2712
    DOI 10.1016/j.cll.2023.10.001
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  2. Article ; Online: Next-Generation Sequencing Approaches to Predicting Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Results.

    Yee, Rebecca / Simner, Patricia J

    Clinics in laboratory medicine

    2022  Volume 42, Issue 4, Page(s) 557–572

    MeSH term(s) High-Throughput Nucleotide Sequencing/methods ; Anti-Bacterial Agents/pharmacology ; Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use ; Anti-Infective Agents ; Sensitivity and Specificity
    Chemical Substances Anti-Bacterial Agents ; Anti-Infective Agents
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-11-10
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 604580-7
    ISSN 1557-9832 ; 0272-2712
    ISSN (online) 1557-9832
    ISSN 0272-2712
    DOI 10.1016/j.cll.2022.09.011
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  3. Article ; Online: Determining Cognitive Workload Using Physiological Measurements: Pupillometry and Heart-Rate Variability.

    Ma, Xinyue / Monfared, Radmehr / Grant, Rebecca / Goh, Yee Mey

    Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)

    2024  Volume 24, Issue 6

    Abstract: The adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies in manufacturing systems has accelerated in recent years, with a shift towards understanding operators' well-being and resilience within the context of creating a human-centric manufacturing environment. In ... ...

    Abstract The adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies in manufacturing systems has accelerated in recent years, with a shift towards understanding operators' well-being and resilience within the context of creating a human-centric manufacturing environment. In addition to measuring physical workload, monitoring operators' cognitive workload is becoming a key element in maintaining a healthy and high-performing working environment in future digitalized manufacturing systems. The current approaches to the measurement of cognitive workload may be inadequate when human operators are faced with a series of new digitalized technologies, where their impact on operators' mental workload and performance needs to be better understood. Therefore, a new method for measuring and determining the cognitive workload is required. Here, we propose a new method for determining cognitive-workload indices in a human-centric environment. The approach provides a method to define and verify the relationships between the factors of task complexity, cognitive workload, operators' level of expertise, and indirectly, the operator performance level in a highly digitalized manufacturing environment. Our strategy is tested in a series of experiments where operators perform assembly tasks on a Wankel Engine block. The physiological signals from heart-rate variability and pupillometry bio-markers of 17 operators were captured and analysed using eye-tracking and electrocardiogram sensors. The experimental results demonstrate statistically significant differences in both cardiac and pupillometry-based cognitive load indices across the four task complexity levels (rest, low, medium, and high). Notably, these developed indices also provide better indications of cognitive load responding to changes in complexity compared to other measures. Additionally, while experts appear to exhibit lower cognitive loads across all complexity levels, further analysis is required to confirm statistically significant differences. In conclusion, the results from both measurement sensors are found to be compatible and in support of the proposed new approach. Our strategy should be useful for designing and optimizing workplace environments based on the cognitive load experienced by operators.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Workload/psychology ; Heart Rate/physiology ; Industry ; Technology ; Cognition ; Task Performance and Analysis
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-21
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2052857-7
    ISSN 1424-8220 ; 1424-8220
    ISSN (online) 1424-8220
    ISSN 1424-8220
    DOI 10.3390/s24062010
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  4. Article: Cryptococcal pneumonia and meningitis in a renal transplant recipient with a false negative serum cryptococcal antigen due to postzone phenomenon.

    Ware, Chelsea / Meledathu, Sherin / Tariq, Zoon / Yee, Rebecca / Lichtenberger, John P / Siegel, Marc O

    IDCases

    2023  Volume 34, Page(s) e01898

    Abstract: Cryptococcal infection can cause significant morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised patients. We present a patient who was diagnosed with cryptococcal meningitis and pulmonary disease in the setting of a history of renal transplantation. The ... ...

    Abstract Cryptococcal infection can cause significant morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised patients. We present a patient who was diagnosed with cryptococcal meningitis and pulmonary disease in the setting of a history of renal transplantation. The diagnosis was made based on growth of
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-28
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Case Reports
    ZDB-ID 2745454-X
    ISSN 2214-2509
    ISSN 2214-2509
    DOI 10.1016/j.idcr.2023.e01898
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  5. Article: The Intersection of ChatGPT, Clinical Medicine, and Medical Education.

    Wong, Rebecca Shin-Yee / Ming, Long Chiau / Raja Ali, Raja Affendi

    JMIR medical education

    2023  Volume 9, Page(s) e47274

    Abstract: As we progress deeper into the digital age, the robust development and application of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology, specifically generative language models like ChatGPT (OpenAI), have potential implications in all sectors including ... ...

    Abstract As we progress deeper into the digital age, the robust development and application of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology, specifically generative language models like ChatGPT (OpenAI), have potential implications in all sectors including medicine. This viewpoint article aims to present the authors' perspective on the integration of AI models such as ChatGPT in clinical medicine and medical education. The unprecedented capacity of ChatGPT to generate human-like responses, refined through Reinforcement Learning with Human Feedback, could significantly reshape the pedagogical methodologies within medical education. Through a comprehensive review and the authors' personal experiences, this viewpoint article elucidates the pros, cons, and ethical considerations of using ChatGPT within clinical medicine and notably, its implications for medical education. This exploration is crucial in a transformative era where AI could potentially augment human capability in the process of knowledge creation and dissemination, potentially revolutionizing medical education and clinical practice. The importance of maintaining academic integrity and professional standards is highlighted. The relevance of establishing clear guidelines for the responsible and ethical use of AI technologies in clinical medicine and medical education is also emphasized.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-11-21
    Publishing country Canada
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2369-3762
    ISSN 2369-3762
    DOI 10.2196/47274
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  6. Article: Eradication of

    Yee, Rebecca / Yuan, Yuting / Tarff, Andreina / Brayton, Cory / Gour, Naina / Feng, Jie / Zhang, Ying

    Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)

    2022  Volume 11, Issue 10

    Abstract: Staphylococcus ... ...

    Abstract Staphylococcus aureus
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-09-20
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2681345-2
    ISSN 2079-6382
    ISSN 2079-6382
    DOI 10.3390/antibiotics11101278
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  7. Article ; Online: Characteristics and Practice Patterns of Non-certified Surgeons Treating Medicare Patients.

    Moreci, Rebecca / Gates, Rebecca S / Luckoski, John / Marcotte, Kayla / Mullens, Cody L / Yee, Chia Chye / Gupta, Tanvi / Kendrick, Daniel / Thelen, Angela / Krumm, Andrew E / George, Brian C

    Annals of surgery

    2024  

    Abstract: Objective: The objective of this study is to explore the patient characteristics and practice patterns of non-certified surgeons who treat Medicare patients in the United States.: Summary background data: While most surgeons in the United States are ... ...

    Abstract Objective: The objective of this study is to explore the patient characteristics and practice patterns of non-certified surgeons who treat Medicare patients in the United States.
    Summary background data: While most surgeons in the United States are board-certified, non-certified surgeons are permitted to practice in many locations. At the same time, surgical workforce shortages threaten access to surgical care for many patients. It is possible that non-certified surgeons may be able to help fill these access gaps. However, little is known about the practice patterns of non-certified surgeons.
    Methods: A 100% sample of Medicare claims data from 2014-2019 were used to identify practicing general surgeons. Surgeons were categorized as certified or non-certified in general surgery​​ based on data from the American Board of Surgery. Surgeon practice patterns and patient characteristics were analyzed.
    Results: A total of 2,097,206 patient cases were included in the study. These patients were treated by 16,076 surgeons, of which 6% were identified as non-certified surgeons. Compared to certified surgeons, non-certified surgeons were less frequently fellowship-trained (20.5% vs. 24.2%, P=0.008) and more likely to be a foreign medical graduate (14.5% vs. 9.2%, P<0.001). Non-certified surgeons were more frequently practicing in for-profit hospitals (21.2% vs. 14.2%, P<0.001) and critical access hospitals (2.2% vs. 1.3%, P<0.001), and were less likely to practice in a teaching hospital (63.2% vs. 72.4%, P<0.001). Compared to certified surgeons, non-certified surgeons treated more non-White patients (19.6% vs. 14%, P<0.001) as well as a higher percentage of patients in the two lowest socioeconomic status (SES) quintiles (36.2% vs. 29.2%, P<0.001). Operations related to emergency admissions were more common amongst non-certified surgeons (68.8% vs. 55.7%, P<0.001). There were no differences in gender or age of the patients treated by certified and non-certified surgeons.
    Conclusion: For Medicare patients, non-certified surgeons treated more patients who are non-White, of lower SES, and in more rural, critical-access hospitals.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-04-12
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 340-2
    ISSN 1528-1140 ; 0003-4932
    ISSN (online) 1528-1140
    ISSN 0003-4932
    DOI 10.1097/SLA.0000000000006298
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  8. Article ; Online: Transmission Potential of Zika Virus by Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) and Ae. mediovittatus (Diptera: Culicidae) Populations From Puerto Rico.

    Zimler, Rebecca A / Yee, Donald A / Alto, Barry W

    Journal of medical entomology

    2021  Volume 58, Issue 3, Page(s) 1405–1411

    Abstract: Recurrence of local transmission of Zika virus in Puerto Rico is a major public health risk to the United States, where mosquitoes Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus) and Aedes mediovittatus (Coquillett) are abundant. To determine the extent to which Ae. ... ...

    Abstract Recurrence of local transmission of Zika virus in Puerto Rico is a major public health risk to the United States, where mosquitoes Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus) and Aedes mediovittatus (Coquillett) are abundant. To determine the extent to which Ae. mediovittatus are capable of transmitting Zika virus and the influence of viremia, we evaluated infection and transmission in Ae. mediovittatus and Ae. aegypti from Puerto Rico using serial dilutions of infectious blood. Higher doses of infectious blood resulted in greater infection rates in both mosquitoes. Aedes aegypti females were up to twice as susceptible to infection than Ae. mediovittatus, indicating a more effective midgut infection barrier in the latter mosquito species. Aedes aegypti exhibited higher disseminated infection (40-95%) than Ae. mediovittatus (<5%), suggesting a substantial midgut escape barrier in Ae. mediovittatus. For Ae. aegypti, transmission rates were low over a range of doses of Zika virus ingested, suggesting substantial salivary gland barriers.
    MeSH term(s) Aedes/virology ; Animals ; Humans ; Mosquito Vectors/virology ; Puerto Rico ; Species Specificity ; Zika Virus/physiology ; Zika Virus Infection/transmission
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-01-04
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 410635-0
    ISSN 1938-2928 ; 0022-2585
    ISSN (online) 1938-2928
    ISSN 0022-2585
    DOI 10.1093/jme/tjaa286
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  9. Article ; Online: The Genotype-to-Phenotype Dilemma: How Should Laboratories Approach Discordant Susceptibility Results?

    Yee, Rebecca / Dien Bard, Jennifer / Simner, Patricia J

    Journal of clinical microbiology

    2021  Volume 59, Issue 6

    Abstract: Traditional culture-based methods for identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) of bacteria take 2 to 3 days on average. Syndromic molecular diagnostic panels have revolutionized clinical microbiology laboratories as they can ... ...

    Abstract Traditional culture-based methods for identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) of bacteria take 2 to 3 days on average. Syndromic molecular diagnostic panels have revolutionized clinical microbiology laboratories as they can simultaneously identify an organism and detect some of the most significant antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes directly from positive blood culture broth or from various specimen types (e.g., whole blood, cerebrospinal fluid, and respiratory specimens). The presence or absence of an AMR marker associated with a particular organism can be used to predict the phenotypic AST results to more rapidly guide therapy. Numerous studies have shown that genotypic susceptibility predictions by syndromic panels can improve patient outcomes. However, an important limitation of AMR marker detection to predict phenotype is the potential discrepancies that may arise upon performing phenotypic AST of the recovered organism in culture. The focus of this minireview is to address how clinical laboratories should interpret rapid molecular results from commercial platforms in relation to phenotypic AST. Stepwise approaches and solutions are provided to resolve discordant results between genotypic and phenotypic susceptibility results.
    MeSH term(s) Anti-Bacterial Agents/pharmacology ; Drug Resistance, Bacterial/genetics ; Genotype ; Humans ; Laboratories ; Microbial Sensitivity Tests ; Phenotype
    Chemical Substances Anti-Bacterial Agents
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-05-19
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Review
    ZDB-ID 390499-4
    ISSN 1098-660X ; 0095-1137
    ISSN (online) 1098-660X
    ISSN 0095-1137
    DOI 10.1128/JCM.00138-20
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  10. Article ; Online: Additive manufacturing of micro-architected metals via hydrogel infusion.

    Saccone, Max A / Gallivan, Rebecca A / Narita, Kai / Yee, Daryl W / Greer, Julia R

    Nature

    2022  Volume 612, Issue 7941, Page(s) 685–690

    Abstract: Metal additive manufacturing (AM) enables the production of high value and high performance ... ...

    Abstract Metal additive manufacturing (AM) enables the production of high value and high performance components
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-10-20
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 120714-3
    ISSN 1476-4687 ; 0028-0836
    ISSN (online) 1476-4687
    ISSN 0028-0836
    DOI 10.1038/s41586-022-05433-2
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