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A randomized trial to determine the impact of a digestion resistant starch composition on the gut microbiome in older and mid-age adults by Alfa, Michelle J, Strang, David, Tappia, Paramjit S, Graham, Morag, Van Domselaar, Gary, Forbes, Jessica D, Laminman, Vanessa, Olson, Nancy, DeGagne, Pat, Bray, David, Murray, Brenda-Lee, Dufault, Brenden, Lix, Lisa M

“…Summary Background The elderly often have a diet lacking resistant starch (RS) which is thought to lead to gut microbiome dysbiosis that may result in…”
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Evaluation of five chromogenic agar media and the Rosco Rapid Carb screen kit for detection and confirmation of carbapenemase production in Gram-negative bacilli by Simner, Patricia J, Gilmour, Matthew W, DeGagne, Pat, Nichol, Kim, Karlowsky, James A

“…An efficient workflow to screen for and confirm the presence of carbapenemase-producing Gram-negative bacilli was developed by evaluating five chromogenic…”
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A novel polytetrafluoroethylene-channel model, which simulates low levels of culturable bacteria in buildup biofilm after repeated endoscope reprocessing by Alfa, Michelle J., PhD, Ribeiro, Maira M., PhD, da Costa Luciano, Cristiana, PhD, Franca, Rodrigo, PhD, Olson, Nancy, BSc, DeGagne, Pat, RT, Singh, Harminder, MD

“…Background and Aims Clinical studies have shown variable culture results from flexible endoscope channels possibly because of low levels of bacteria that are…”
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A Randomized Placebo Controlled Clinical Trial to Determine the Impact of Digestion Resistant Starch MSPrebiotic ® on Glucose, Insulin, and Insulin Resistance in Elderly and Mid-Age Adults by Alfa, Michelle J, Strang, David, Tappia, Paramjit S, Olson, Nancy, DeGagne, Pat, Bray, David, Murray, Brenda-Lee, Hiebert, Brett

“…Type 2 diabetes (T2D) has reached epidemic proportions in North America. Recent evidence suggests that prebiotics can modulate the gut microbiome, which then…”
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EVOTECH endoscope cleaner and reprocessor (ECR) simulated-use and clinical-use evaluation of cleaning efficacy by Alfa, Michelle J, DeGagne, Pat, Olson, Nancy, Fatima, Iram

“…The objective of this study was to perform simulated-use testing as well as a clinical study to assess the efficacy of the EVOTECH Endoscope Cleaner and…”
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Improved eradication of Clostridium difficile spores from toilets of hospitalized patients using an accelerated hydrogen peroxide as the cleaning agent by Alfa, Michelle J, Lo, Evelyn, Wald, Alana, Dueck, Christine, DeGagne, Pat, Harding, Godfrey K M

“…C. difficle spores in the environment of patients with C. difficile associated disease (CDAD) are difficult to eliminate. Bleach (5000 ppm) has been advocated…”
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Evaluation of an overnight non-culture test for detection of viable Gram-negative bacteria in endoscope channels by Singh, Harminder, Duerksen, Donald, Schultz, Gale, Reidy, Carol, DeGagne, Pat, Olson, Nancy, Nugent, Zoann, Alfa, Michelle

“…Abstract Background and study aims Prevention of infection transmission from contaminated endoscopes would benefit from a rapid test that could detect low…”
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Correction: EVOTECH® endoscope cleaner and reprocessor (ECR) simulated-use and clinical-use evaluation of cleaning efficacy by Alfa, Michelle J, DeGagne, Pat, Olson, Nancy, Fatima, Iram

“…The objective of this study was to perform simulated-use testing as well as a clinical study to assess the efficacy of the EVOTECH Endoscope Cleaner and…”
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A Survey of Reprocessing Methods, Residual Viable Bioburden, and Soil Levels in Patient‐Ready Endoscopic Retrograde Choliangiopancreatography Duodenoscopes Used in Canadian Centers by Alfa, Michelle J., Olson, Nancy, DeGagne, Pat, Jackson, Michele

“…To obtain information about current reprocessing practices and to obtain samples from the biopsy channel to quantitate soil levels and bioburden in…”
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Development and validation of rapid use scope test strips to determine the efficacy of manual cleaning for flexible endoscope channels by Alfa, Michelle J., PhD, Olson, Nancy, BSc, RT, DeGagné, Pat, RT, Simner, Patricia J., PhD

“…Background Cleaning of flexible endoscopes is most commonly performed using manual methods that are often performed inadequately. The aim of this study was to…”
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UV-visible marker confirms that environmental persistence of Clostridium difficile spores in toilets of patients with C. difficile-associated diarrhea is associated with lack of compliance with cleaning protocol by Alfa, Michelle J, Dueck, Christine, Olson, Nancy, DeGagne, Pat, Papetti, Selena, Wald, Alana, Lo, Evelyn, Harding, Godfrey

“…BACKGROUND: An ultraviolet visible marker (UVM) was used to assess the cleaning compliance of housekeeping staff for toilets in a tertiary healthcare setting…”
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Simulated-Use Polytetrafluorethylene Biofilm Model: Repeated Rounds of Complete Reprocessing Lead to Accumulation of Organic Debris and Viable Bacteria by Alfa, Michelle J, Singh, Harminder, Nugent, Zoann, Duerksen, Donald, Schultz, Gale, Reidy, Carol, DeGagne, Pat, Olson, Nancy

“…OBJECTIVE Biofilm has been implicated in bacterial persistence and survival after endoscope reprocessing. In this study, we assessed the impact of different…”
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Impact of cleaning monitoring combined with channel purge storage on elimination of Escherichia coli and environmental bacteria from duodenoscopes by Singh, Harminder, Duerksen, Donald R., Schultz, Gale, Reidy, Carol, DeGagne, Pat, Olson, Nancy, Nugent, Zoann, Bernard, Kathryn A., Alfa, Michelle J.

“…We aimed to determine whether monitoring of duodenoscope cleaning by rapid adenosine triphosphate (ATP) combined with channel-purge storage could eliminate…”
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Improper positioning of the elevator lever of duodenoscopes may lead to sequestered bacteria that survive disinfection by automated endoscope reprocessors by Alfa, Michelle J., Singh, Harminder, Duerksen, Donald R., Schultz, Gale, Reidy, Carol, DeGagne, Pat, Olson, Nancy

“…[Display omitted] •Simulated-use testing showed that bacteria in the presence of organic material may survive liquid chemical sterilization and HLD after one…”
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270 Prevention of Biofilm Accumulation in Duodenoscopes Varies With the Method of Reprocessing by Alfa, Michelle, Olson, Nancy, DeGagne, Pat, Reidy, Carol, Schultz, Gale, Duerksen, Donald R, Singh, Harminder

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UF-1000i™ flow cytometry is an effective screening method for urine specimens by KADKHODA, Kamran, MANICKAM, Kanchana, DEGAGNE, Pat, SOKOLOWSKI, Pat, PANG, Paulette, KONTZIE, Nick, ALFA, Michelle

“…This study was undertaken to evaluate the UF-1000i™ (UF) flow cytometer to count urine constituents including bacteria. The objective was to screen urine…”
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Automated washing with the Reliance Endoscope Processing System and its equivalence to optimal manual cleaning by Alfa, Michelle J., Olson, Nancy, DeGagne, Pat

“…Manual cleaning of flexible endoscopes is prone to error. To date, attempts to automate this process have been unsuccessful. The aim of this project was to…”
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Characterization of the cytopathic effect of Haemophilus ducreyi by Hollyer, T T, DeGagne, P A, Alfa, M J

“…Haemophilus ducreyi is the etiologic agent of chancroid, which is a genital ulcer disease that increases the risk of acquiring and transmitting HIV. The…”
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Erratum to: EVOTECH®endoscope cleaner and reprocessor (ECR) simulated-use and clinical-use evaluation of cleaning efficacy by Alfa, Michelle J, DeGagne, Pat, Olson, Nancy, Fatima, Iram

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Correction: EVOTECH.sup.[R] .sup.endoscope cleaner and reprocessor simulated-use and clinical-use evaluation of cleaning efficacy by Alfa, Michelle J, DeGagne, Pat, Olson, Nancy, Fatima, Iram

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