2023
Sex modifies the risk of HIV-associated obstructive lung disease in Ugandans postpneumonia
Abelman R, Fitzpatrick J, Zawedde J, Sanyu I, Byanyima P, Kaswabuli S, Musisi E, Hsieh J, Gardner K, Zhang M, Byanova K, Sessolo A, Hunt P, Lalitha R, Davis J, Crothers K, Worodria W, Huang L. Sex modifies the risk of HIV-associated obstructive lung disease in Ugandans postpneumonia. AIDS 2023, 37: 1683-1692. PMID: 37352494, PMCID: PMC10527596, DOI: 10.1097/qad.0000000000003626.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsObstructive lung diseaseLung diseaseLung functionAbnormal lung functionMultivariable regression modelsWarrants further studyCommon comorbiditiesExpiratory volumeSpirometric abnormalitiesSmoking statusSpirometric testingTB statusVital capacitySex modifiesStratified analysisHIVWomenDiseaseComorbiditiesMenSexFurther studiesGreater degreeRiskTuberculosis
2021
Multicomponent Strategy with Decentralized Molecular Testing for Tuberculosis
Cattamanchi A, Reza T, Nalugwa T, Adams K, Nantale M, Oyuku D, Nabwire S, Babirye D, Turyahabwe S, Tucker A, Sohn H, Ferguson O, Thompson R, Shete P, Handley M, Ackerman S, Joloba M, Moore D, Davis J, Dowdy D, Fielding K, Katamba A. Multicomponent Strategy with Decentralized Molecular Testing for Tuberculosis. New England Journal Of Medicine 2021, 385: 2441-2450. PMID: 34936740, PMCID: PMC9212879, DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa2105470.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSame-day treatmentSame-day diagnosisHealth centersMolecular testingTuberculosis testingHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infectionDiagnostic strategiesImmunodeficiency virus infectionCommunity health centersCluster-randomized trialTreatment of tuberculosisSecondary outcomesMore patientsPrimary outcomePrompt diagnosisRoutine careEligible adultsIntervention groupIntervention periodHigh burdenVirus infectionIntervention centersControl groupPatientsTuberculosis
2020
Diagnosis of Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Davis J. Diagnosis of Active Pulmonary Tuberculosis. 2020, 115-128. DOI: 10.1201/9781351249980-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchActive pulmonary tuberculosisDiagnostic evaluationPulmonary tuberculosisPhysical examinationActive TB diseaseAccurate diagnostic evaluationPublic health practiceTB diseaseClinical historyClinical assessmentDiagnostic testingTuberculosisDifferent testing strategiesHealth practicesDiagnostic testsTesting strategiesExaminationSample collectionBronchoscopySputumPatientsCliniciansDiseaseDiagnosisEvaluation
2018
Patterns of usage and preferences of users for tuberculosis-related text messages and voice calls in Uganda
Ggita JM, Ojok C, Meyer AJ, Farr K, Shete PB, Ochom E, Turimumahoro P, Babirye D, Mark D, Dowdy D, Ackerman S, Armstrong-Hough M, Nalugwa T, Ayakaka I, Moore D, Haberer JE, Cattamanchi A, Katamba A, Davis JL. Patterns of usage and preferences of users for tuberculosis-related text messages and voice calls in Uganda. The International Journal Of Tuberculosis And Lung Disease 2018, 22: 530-536. PMID: 29663958, PMCID: PMC6350252, DOI: 10.5588/ijtld.17.0521.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsClinic attendeesHousehold contactsTB patientsClinic visitsClinic patientsMHealth interventionsTuberculosisMobile phone accessHealth communicationPatientsUrban KampalaMost contactPhone accessPhone sharingLittle informationAttendeesText messagesPatterns of usageShort messaging service (SMS) messagesUgandaCentral UgandaVisitsRecipientsThe impact of digital health technologies on tuberculosis treatment: a systematic review
Ngwatu B, Nsengiyumva N, Oxlade O, Mappin-Kasirer B, Nguyen N, Jaramillo E, Falzon D, Schwartzman K, Abubakar I, Alipanah N, Bastos M, Boccia D, Chin D, Cohen T, Davis J, Denkinger C, Falzon D, Fielding K, Fox G, Free C, Garfein R, Hayward A, Jaramillo E, Lester R, Lewis J, Mappin-Kasirer B, Marx F, Menzies D, Migliori G, Nahid P, Ngwatu B, Nsengiyumva N, Nguyen N, Oxlade O, Schwartzman K, Siddiqi K, Story A, Thomas B, Trajman A, Yassin M. The impact of digital health technologies on tuberculosis treatment: a systematic review. European Respiratory Journal 2018, 51: 1701596. PMID: 29326332, PMCID: PMC5764088, DOI: 10.1183/13993003.01596-2017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVideo-observed therapyMedication monitorsStandard careObservational studyTreatment completion ratesTB treatment adherenceProbability of cureTreatment of personsPerson DOTActive tuberculosisTB careClinical outcomesTreatment adherenceTuberculosis treatmentPatient outcomesTreatment completionControl groupTreatment dosesSystematic reviewDigital health technologiesShort message serviceEffect estimatesTuberculosisDigital interventionsCare
2012
Cost-Benefit Analysis Of GeneXpert MTB/RIF For Evaluation Of Infectious Tuberculosis At An Urban Public Hospital
Millman A, Dowdy D, Brownell R, Cattamanchi A, Davis J. Cost-Benefit Analysis Of GeneXpert MTB/RIF For Evaluation Of Infectious Tuberculosis At An Urban Public Hospital. 2012, a6505-a6505. DOI: 10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2012.185.1_meetingabstracts.a6505.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2011
Interactions Between Host And Pathogen Gene Expression Among Ugandan Patients With Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Walter N, Davis J, Dolganov G, Strong M, Andama A, Meadows C, Boon S, Worodria W, Cattamanchi A, Daley C, Huang L, Schoolnik G, Geraci M. Interactions Between Host And Pathogen Gene Expression Among Ugandan Patients With Pulmonary Tuberculosis. 2011, a4879-a4879. DOI: 10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2011.183.1_meetingabstracts.a4879.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPerformance Of Bronchoalveolar Lavage Enzyme-Linked Immunospot For Diagnosis Of Smear-Negative Tuberculosis In Hiv-Infected Patients
Cattamanchi A, Ssewanyana I, Magala R, Miller C, Boon S, Davis J, Worodria W, Huang L, Cao H. Performance Of Bronchoalveolar Lavage Enzyme-Linked Immunospot For Diagnosis Of Smear-Negative Tuberculosis In Hiv-Infected Patients. 2011, a1202-a1202. DOI: 10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2011.183.1_meetingabstracts.a1202.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2010
Single-specimen Microscopy: An Approach To Same-Day Diagnosis Of Pulmonary Tuberculosis In Low-Income Countries
Cattamanchi A, Davis J, Worodria W, Boon S, Byanyima P, Kaswabuli S, Kiidha J, Joloba M, Hopewell P, Huang L. Single-specimen Microscopy: An Approach To Same-Day Diagnosis Of Pulmonary Tuberculosis In Low-Income Countries. 2010, a1788-a1788. DOI: 10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2010.181.1_meetingabstracts.a1788.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2009
Sensitivity of Direct Versus Concentrated Sputum Smear Microscopy in HIV-Infected Persons Suspected of Having Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
Cattamanchi A, Dowdy D, Davis J, Worodria W, Yoo S, Joloba M, Hopewell P, Huang L. Sensitivity of Direct Versus Concentrated Sputum Smear Microscopy in HIV-Infected Persons Suspected of Having Pulmonary Tuberculosis. 2009, a2595. DOI: 10.1164/ajrccm-conference.2009.179.1_meetingabstracts.a2595.Peer-Reviewed Original Research