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  • Author: Charlesnika T. Evans
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Spinal cord injuries & disorders as a risk factor for ischemic stroke: A five-year retrospective cohort study of US Veterans

Abstract: Background: Spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D) have been reported by some studies to correlate with increased risk of ischemic cerebral stroke. However, the …

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Time to hemostatic agent administration increases mortality in Veterans with factor Xa inhibitor-related intracranial hemorrhage

Abstract: Background: The two hemostatic agents utilized for reversal of life-threatening hemorrhage associated with Factor Xa (fXa) inhibition are andexanet alfa (AA) and …

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United States Veterans’ utilization of spinal cord injuries and disorders annual evaluation services

Abstract: Objective: To evaluate Veterans’ engagement in Spinal Cord Injuries and Disorders (SCI/D) specialty annual evaluations. Design: Cross-sectional retrospective cohort …

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Development and implementation of a nationwide multidrug-resistant organism tracking and alert system for Veterans Affairs medical centers

Abstract: Objective: Develop and implement a system in the Veterans Health Administration (VA) to alert local medical center personnel in real time when an acute- or long-term care …

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Treatment effectiveness of antibiotic therapy in Veterans with multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter spp. bacteremia

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To describe antimicrobial therapy used for multidrug-resistant (MDR) Acinetobacter spp. bacteremia in Veterans and impacts on mortality. METHODS: This was a …

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Setting the Research Agenda for Preventing Infections From Multidrug-Resistant Organisms in the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: This is a commentary which outlines the research agenda for preventing infections in the Veterans Health Administration.

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