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A thorny case of spastic paralysis by Lines, Travis, Ashok, Aadith, Khan, Sadid F, Loftus, Michael J

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Hand hygiene in low- and middle-income countries by Loftus, Michael J., Guitart, Chloe, Tartari, Ermira, Stewardson, Andrew J., Amer, Fatma, Bellissimo-Rodrigues, Fernando, Lee, Yew Fong, Mehtar, Shaheen, Sithole, Buyiswa L., Pittet, Didier

“…•Hand hygiene is an effective strategy to reduce healthcare-associated infections.•The ‘My 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene’ define when hand hygiene should…”
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OPPE, FPPE, QPS, and why the alphabet soup of physician assessment is essential for safer patient care by Loftus, Michael L.

“…Creating a successful quality and patient safety program requires a multifaceted approach that systematically reviews overall systems and processes, but also…”
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Epidemiology of Buruli Ulcer Infections, Victoria, Australia, 2011-2016 by Loftus, Michael J, Tay, Ee Laine, Globan, Maria, Lavender, Caroline J, Crouch, Simon R, Johnson, Paul D R, Fyfe, Janet A M

“…Buruli ulcer (BU) is a destructive soft-tissue infection caused by the environmental pathogen Mycobacterium ulcerans. In response to rising BU notifications in…”
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The incubation period of Buruli ulcer (Mycobacterium ulcerans infection) in Victoria, Australia - Remains similar despite changing geographic distribution of disease by Loftus, Michael J, Trubiano, Jason A, Tay, Ee Laine, Lavender, Caroline J, Globan, Maria, Fyfe, Janet A M, Johnson, Paul D R

“…Buruli ulcer (BU) is a geographically-restricted infection caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans; contact with an endemic region is the primary risk factor for…”
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Interventions and outcomes of COVID-19 patients in a community hospital-A single center study comparing the first and second waves by Alebna, Pamela Lamisi, Chung, Jessica, Rashid, Muhammad, Hoban, Davina, LaForgia, Mabel, Khera, Surendra, Loftus, Michael

“…We have had 3 coronavirus-related pandemics in the last two decades. Each has brought significant toll and with each case there was no cure. Even as vaccines…”
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Fatal disseminated visceral varicella zoster virus infection in a renal transplant recipient by Loftus, Michael J., Yong, Michelle K., Wilson, Scott, Peleg, Anton Y.

“…We report a case of fatal disseminated varicella zoster virus (VZV) with delayed–onset rash in a 66‐year‐old female more than 2 years following uncomplicated…”
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No fever, no worries? A retrospective audit of bacteraemic patients in the emergency department by Chiodo‐Reidy, Jessica, Loftus, Michael J., Holmes, Natasha E.

“…Background Early identification and treatment of serious infections improve clinical outcomes. Previous studies have found that septic patients without fever…”
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The Effect of Soft Tissue Injuries on Clinical Outcomes After Tibial Plateau Fracture Fixation by Warner, Stephen J, Garner, Matthew R, Schottel, Patrick C, Fabricant, Peter D, Thacher, Ryan R, Loftus, Michael L, Helfet, David L, Lorich, Dean G

“…To determine if ligamentous and meniscal injuries as determined by initial magnetic resonance imaging altered clinical outcomes after the fixation of tibial…”
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Retrospective analysis of postinjection ultrasound imaging after platelet-rich plasma or autologous blood: observational review of anatomic distribution of injected material by Loftus, Michael L, Endo, Yoshimi, Adler, Ronald S

“…Characterization of the distribution and imaging characteristics of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and autologous blood after injection is currently limited…”
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Renal denervation in male rats with heart failure improves ventricular sympathetic nerve innervation and function by Pinkham, Maximilian I, Loftus, Michael T, Amirapu, Satya, Guild, Sarah-Jane, Quill, Gina, Woodward, William R, Habecker, Beth A, Barrett, Carolyn J

“…Heart failure is characterized by the loss of sympathetic innervation to the ventricles, contributing to impaired cardiac function and arrhythmogenesis. We…”
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Reducing indwelling urinary catheter use through staged introduction of electronic clinical decision support in a multicenter hospital system by Youngerman, Brett E, Salmasian, Hojjat, Carter, Eileen J, Loftus, Michael L, Perotte, Rimma, Ross, Barbara G, Furuya, E Yoko, Green, Robert A, Vawdrey, David K

“…To integrate electronic clinical decision support tools into clinical practice and to evaluate the impact on indwelling urinary catheter (IUC) use and…”
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A severe case of Mycobacterium ulcerans (Buruli ulcer) osteomyelitis requiring a below‐knee amputation by Loftus, Michael J, Kettleton‐Butler, Nicola, Wade, Denton, Whitby, R Michael, Johnson, Paul DR

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Epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance and outcomes of Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia in a tertiary hospital in Fiji: A prospective cohort study by Loftus, Michael J., Young-Sharma, Tracey E.M.W., Wati, Shitanjni, Badoordeen, Gnei Z., Blakeway, Luke V., Byers, Sally M.H., Cheng, Allen C., Jenney, Adam W.J., Naidu, Ravi, Prasad, Amitesh, Prasad, Vinita, Tudravu, Litia, Vakatawa, Timoci, van Gorp, Elke, Wisniewski, Jessica A., Rafai, Eric, Stewardson, Andrew J., Peleg, Anton Y.

“…Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia (SAB) is one of the commonest bloodstream infections globally and is associated with a high mortality rate. Most published…”
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Successfully Pursuing a Nonclinical Mini-Fellowship: Lessons Learned by Drexler, Ian R., MD, MBA, Loftus, Michael L., MD, MBA

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The Diagnostic Accuracy of Radiographs and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Predicting Deltoid Ligament Ruptures in Ankle Fractures by Warner, Stephen J., Garner, Matthew R., Fabricant, Peter D., Schottel, Patrick C., Loftus, Michael L., Hentel, Keith D., Helfet, David L., Lorich, Dean G.

“…Background Operative indications for supination-external rotation (SER) ankle fractures depend on the integrity of the medial structures. Despite the…”
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Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome: temporary visual loss after spinal deformity surgery by Kueper, Janina, Loftus, Michael L, Boachie-Adjei, Oheneba, Lebl, Darren

“…Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a rare cause of temporary postoperative visual loss (POVL) after spinal deformity surgery. We report on…”
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SG-APSIC1157: The attributable mortality and excess length of stay associated with third-generation cephalosporin-resistant Enterobacterales bloodstream infections—A prospective cohort study in Suva, Fiji by Loftus, Michael, Young-Sharma, Tracey, Cheng, Allen, Jenney, Adam, Lee, Sue, Naidu, Ravi, Peleg, Anton, Stewardson, Andrew

“…Objectives: Although antimicrobial resistance (AMR) disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), primary clinical data on AMR burden…”
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Antimicrobial resistance in the Pacific Island countries and territories by Loftus, Michael, Stewardson, Andrew, Naidu, Ravi, Coghlan, Ben, Jenney, Adam, Kepas, Jonila, Lavu, Evelyn, Munamua, Alex, Peel, Trisha, Sahai, Vinita, Tekoaua, Rosemary, Tudravu, Litia, Zinihite, Julie, Cheng, Allen, Rafai, Eric, Peleg, Anton

“…Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a critical global health threat with a disproportionate impact on low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) due to their…”
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Analysis of PITFL Injuries in Rotationally Unstable Ankle Fractures by Warner, Stephen J., Garner, Matthew R., Schottel, Patrick C., Hinds, Richard M., Loftus, Michael L., Lorich, Dean G.

“…Background: Reduction and stabilization of the syndesmosis in unstable ankle fractures is important for ankle mortise congruity and restoration of normal…”
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