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Ultrasound Guidance Decreases Complications and Improves the Cost of Care Among Patients Undergoing Thoracentesis and Paracentesis by Mercaldi, Catherine J., MPH, Lanes, Stephan F., PhD

“…Ultrasound guidance enables visualization of the needle insertion site for thoracentesis and paracentesis. The improved accuracy of needle placement using…”
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Apolipoprotein E ε4 prevalence in Alzheimer's disease patients varies across global populations: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis by Crean, Sheila, Ward, Alex, Mercaldi, Catherine J, Collins, Jenna M, Cook, Michael N, Baker, Nicole L, Arrighi, H Michael

“…The ε4 allele of apolipoprotein E (APOE) is associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, attributable risk due to APOE4 varies by region and by…”
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Comparative risk of bloodstream infection in hospitalized patients receiving intravenous medication by open, point-of-care, or closed delivery systems by MERCALDI, CATHERINE J, LANES, STEPHAN, BRADT, JASON

“…PURPOSEThe impact of i.v. drug delivery via point-of-care (POC)-activated and closed systems versus traditional manual admixture systems on the risk of…”
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Comparison of hand-assisted laparoscopy versus open and laparoscopic techniques in urology procedures: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Wadström, Jonas, Martin, Amber L, Estok, Rhonda, Mercaldi, Catherine J, Stifelman, Michael D

“…Hand-assisted laparoscopic surgery (HALS) is an integral part of the urologist's armamentarium. We aimed to perform a comprehensive meta-analysis comparing…”
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Long-Term Costs of Ischemic Stroke and Major Bleeding Events among Medicare Patients with Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation by Mercaldi, Catherine J., Siu, Kimberly, Sander, Stephen D., Walker, David R., Wu, You, Li, Qian, Wu, Ning

“…Purpose. Acute healthcare utilization of stroke and bleeding has been previously examined among patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF). The…”
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Prevalence of apolipoprotein E4 genotype and homozygotes (APOE e4/4) among patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Ward, Alex, Crean, Sheila, Mercaldi, Catherine J, Collins, Jenna M, Boyd, Dylan, Cook, Michael N, Arrighi, H Michael

“…Population allele frequencies of apolipoprotein E (APOE) vary by geographic region. The purpose of this study is to summarize and evaluate published estimates…”
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Cost Efficiency of Anticoagulation With Warfarin to Prevent Stroke in Medicare Beneficiaries With Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation by MERCALDI, Catherine J, CIARAMETARO, Mike, HAHN, Beth, CHALISSERY, George, REYNOLDS, Matthew W, SANDER, Stephen D, SAMSA, Gregory P, MATCHAR, David B

“…in controlled trials, anticoagulation with warfarin reduces stroke risk by nearly two thirds, but the benefit has been less pronounced in clinical practice…”
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Bloodstream Infections Associated With Parenteral Nutrition Preparation Methods in the United States: A Retrospective, Large Database Analysis by Turpin, Robin S., Canada, Todd, Rosenthal, Victor D., Nitzki-George, Diane, Liu, Frank Xiaoqing, Mercaldi, Catherine J., Pontes-Arruda, Alessandro

“…Background: The incidence of bloodstream infection (BSI) among patients receiving parenteral nutrition (PN) is reported to vary widely from 1.3%−39%. BSI rates…”
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Nutrition therapy cost analysis in the US: Pre-mixed multi-chamber bag vs compounded parenteral nutrition by Turpin, Robin S., Canada, Todd, Liu, Frank Xiaoqing, Mercaldi, Catherine J., Pontes-Arruda, Alessandro, Wischmeyer, Paul

“…Background Bloodstream infections (BSI) occur in up to 350 000 inpatient admissions each year in the US, with BSI rates among patients receiving parenteral…”
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Bloodstream Infections in Patients Receiving Manufactured Parenteral Nutrition With vs Without Lipids: Is the Use of Lipids Really Deleterious? by Pontes-Arruda, Alessandro, Liu, Frank Xiaoqing, Turpin, Robin S., Mercaldi, Catherine J., Hise, Mary, Zaloga, Gary

“…Background: This study compared overall bacterial and bloodstream infection rates in patients receiving premixed parenteral nutrition (PN) with vs without…”
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Methods to Identify and Compare Parenteral Nutrition Administered From Hospital-Compounded and Premixed Multichamber Bags in a Retrospective Hospital Claims Database by Mercaldi, Catherine J., Reynolds, Matthew W., Turpin, Robin S.

“…Purpose: Use of parenteral nutrition (PN) is indicated for patients who are unable to meet their needs enterally. PN may be administered via custom-compounded…”
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A systematic literature review and meta-analysis of apolipoprotein E ϵ4 prevalence in Alzheimer patients by Arrighi, H. Michael, Crean, Sheila M, Ward, Alex, Mercaldi, Catherine J, Collins, Jenna M, Cook, Michael N, Baker, Nicole L

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Bloodstream Infections in Patients Receiving Manufactured Parenteral Nutrition With vs Without Lipids by Pontes‐Arruda, Alessandro, Liu, Frank Xiaoqing, Turpin, Robin S., Mercaldi, Catherine J., Hise, Mary, Zaloga, Gary

“…Background: This study compared overall bacterial and bloodstream infection rates in patients receiving premixed parenteral nutrition (PN) with vs without…”
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Bloodstream Infections Associated With Parenteral Nutrition Preparation Methods in the United States by Turpin, Robin S., Canada, Todd, Rosenthal, Victor D., Nitzki‐George, Diane, Liu, Frank Xiaoqing, Mercaldi, Catherine J., Pontes‐Arruda, Alessandro

“…Background: The incidence of bloodstream infection (BSI) among patients receiving parenteral nutrition (PN) is reported to vary widely from 1.3%−39%. BSI rates…”
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P3‐067: A systematic literature review and meta‐analysis of apolipoprotein E ∊4 prevalence in Alzheimer patients by Arrighi, H. Michael, Crean, Sheila M., Ward, Alex, Mercaldi, Catherine J., Collins, Jenna M., Cook, Michael N., Baker, Nicole L.

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