2021
A multi-center outbreak of Candida tropicalis bloodstream infections associated with contaminated hemodialysis machine prime buckets
Boyce JM, Dumigan DG, Havill NL, Hollis RJ, Pfaller MA, Moore BA. A multi-center outbreak of Candida tropicalis bloodstream infections associated with contaminated hemodialysis machine prime buckets. American Journal Of Infection Control 2021, 49: 1008-1013. PMID: 33631306, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2021.02.014.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBloodstream infectionsIndistinguishable pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) patternsC tropicalisCase-control studyWarrants further evaluationPulsed-field gel electrophoresis patternsFungal bloodstream infectionsHands of personnelReview of recordsHemodialysis patientsHemodialysis unitPatientsPotential infection riskInfection riskFurther evaluationDialysis equipmentGel electrophoresis patternsInfectionRoutine disinfectionInadequate disinfectionCurrent useHigher proportionOutbreakHollow handleElectrophoresis patterns
2011
Contingency management with community reinforcement approach or twelve-step facilitation drug counseling for cocaine dependent pregnant women or women with young children
Schottenfeld RS, Moore B, Pantalon MV. Contingency management with community reinforcement approach or twelve-step facilitation drug counseling for cocaine dependent pregnant women or women with young children. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2011, 118: 48-55. PMID: 21454024, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2011.02.019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAlcoholismAmbulatory CareBehavior TherapyCentral Nervous System StimulantsCocaineCocaine-Related DisordersComorbidityDepressive Disorder, MajorFemaleHumansMaleMaternal BehaviorPregnancyPregnancy ComplicationsPregnant WomenPsychiatric Status Rating ScalesReinforcement, PsychologyResidence CharacteristicsRewardSelf-Help GroupsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeUrban PopulationConceptsTwelve-step facilitationCommunity Reinforcement ApproachCocaine-dependent pregnant womenDependent pregnant womenPregnant womenUrine testsContingency managementCocaine abstinenceEfficacy of CMYoung childrenSignificant public health problemPrimary outcome measureCocaine-dependent womenChild-bearing yearsPublic health problemSecondary outcomesHigher proportionOutcome measuresDrug counselingReinforcement approachCocaine abuseHealth problemsGreater efficacyMonetary vouchersDifferential efficacy