• Author: Makoto M. Jones
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Diagnostic discordance, uncertainty, and treatment ambiguity in community-acquired pneumonia: A national cohort study of 115 U.S. Veterans Affairs hospitals

Abstract: Background: Evidence-based practice in community-acquired pneumonia often assumes an accurate initial diagnosis. Objective: To examine the evolution of pneumonia …

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 …

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 …