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A quality-improvement approach to urgent-care antibiotic stewardship for respiratory tract infections during the COVID-19 pandemic: Lessons learned by Ong’uti, Sharon K., Artandi, Maja, Betts, Brooke, Weng, Yingjie, Desai, Manisha, Lentz, Christopher, Nelligan, Ian, Ha, David R., Holubar, Marisa K.

“…We investigated a decrease in antibiotic prescribing for respiratory illnesses in 2 academic urgent-care clinics during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)…”
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Pediatric Negative Appendectomy Rate: Trend, Predictors, and Differentials by Oyetunji, Tolulope A., M.D., M.P.H, Ong’uti, Sharon K., M.D., M.P.H, Bolorunduro, Oluwaseyi B., M.D., M.P.H, Cornwell, Edward E., M.D, Nwomeh, Benedict C., M.D., M.P.H

“…Background Appendectomy is one of the most commonly performed emergency operations in children. The diagnosis of appendicitis can be quite challenging,…”
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Does BMI Affect Perioperative Complications Following Total Knee and Hip Arthroplasty? by Suleiman, Linda I., B.S, Ortega, Gezzer, M.D, Ong'uti, Sharon K., M.D., M.P.H, Gonzalez, Dani O., B.S, Tran, Daniel D., M.D, Onyike, Aham, M.D, Turner, Patricia L., M.D, Fullum, Terrence M., M.D

“…Background Orthopedic surgeons are reluctant to perform total knee (TKA) or hip (THA) arthroplasty on patients with high body mass index (BMI). Recent studies…”
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Sustained Reduction in Urgent Care Antibiotic Prescribing During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic: An Academic Medical Center’s Experience by Ha, David, Ong’uti, Sharon, Chang, Amy, Mui, Emily, Nelligan, Ian, Betts, Brooke, Lentz, Christopher, Alegria, William, Fox, Emily, Meng, Lina, Stenehjem, Edward, Hersh, Adam L, Deresinski, Stanley, Artandi, Maja, Holubar, Marisa

“…Abstract We compared antibiotic prescribing before and during the ­coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic at 2 academic urgent care clinics and found a…”
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Cefiderocol: A New Cephalosporin Stratagem Against Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria by Ong’uti, Sharon, Czech, Mary, Robilotti, Elizabeth, Holubar, Marisa

“…Abstract Cefiderocol is a novel injectable siderophore cephalosporin that hijacks the bacterial iron transport machinery to facilitate cell entry and achieve…”
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Effective weight loss management with endoscopic gastric plication using StomaphyX device: is it achievable? by Ong'uti, Sharon K., M.D., M.P.H, Ortega, Gezzer, M.D, Onwugbufor, Michael T., B.S, Ivey, Gabriel D., A.B, Fullum, Terrence M., M.D, Tran, Daniel D., M.D., F.A.C.S

“…Abstract Background Despite the effectiveness of Roux-en- Y gastric bypass (RYGB) in promoting excess weight loss, 40% of the patients regain weight…”
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An observational cohort comparison of facilitators of retention in care and adherence to anti-eetroviral therapy at an HIV treatment center in Kenya by Achieng, Loice, Musangi, Helen, Ong'uti, Sharon, Ombegoh, Edwin, Bryant, Leeann, Mwiindi, Jonathan, Smith, Nathaniel, Keiser, Philip

“…Most HIV treatment programs in resource-limited settings utilize multiple facilitators of adherence and retention in care but there is little data on the…”
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Differential trends in racial preferences for cosmetic surgery procedures by Prendergast, Tahira I, Ong'uti, Sharon K, Ortega, Gezzer, Khoury, Amal L, Onwuka, Ekene, Bolorunduro, Oluwaseyi B, Cornwell, 3rd, Edward E, Paul, Jr, Henry

“…There appears to be an increasing acceptance of cosmetic surgery procedures among minority populations in America. Our objective was to determine trends in…”
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Association between hospitals caring for a disproportionately high percentage of minority trauma patients and increased mortality: a nationwide analysis of 434 hospitals by Haider, Adil H, Ong'uti, Sharon, Efron, David T, Oyetunji, Tolulope A, Crandall, Marie L, Scott, Valerie K, Haut, Elliott R, Schneider, Eric B, Powe, Neil R, Cooper, Lisa A, Cornwell, 3rd, Edward E

“…To determine whether there is an increased odds of mortality among trauma patients treated at hospitals with higher proportions of minority patients (ie, black…”
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Validity of Coronavirus Disease 2019 International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision in the Urgent Care Setting and Impact on Antibiotic Prescribing Rates by Medvedeva, Natalia, Ong’uti, Sharon, Hersh, Adam L, Chang, Amy, Mui, Emily, Stenehjem, Edward, Ha, David, Holubar, Marisa

“…Abstract We validated  different coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Edition (ICD-10) encounter definitions…”
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Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Children with Complicated Appendicitis: Ethnic Disparity Amid Changing Trend by Oyetunji, Tolulope A., M.D., M.P.H, Nwomeh, Benedict C., M.D., M.P.H, Ong’uti, Sharon K., M.D., M.P.H, Gonzalez, Dani O., B.S, Cornwell, Edward E., M.D, Fullum, Terrence M., M.D

“…Background Laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) has gained acceptance in the treatment of uncomplicated appendicitis in the pediatric population. The role of LA…”
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Impact of different COVID-19 encounter definitions on antibiotic prescribing rates in urgent care by Onguti, Sharon, Ha, David, Mui, Emily, Chang, Amy, Stenehjem, Eddie, Hersh, Adam, Holubar, Marisa

“…Background: Billing data have been used in the outpatient setting to identify targets for antimicrobial stewardship. However, COVID-19 ICD-10 codes are new,…”
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Epidemiologic Trend in Elderly Domestic Injury by Oyetunji, Tolulope A., M.D., M.P.H, Ong’uti, Sharon K., M.D., M.P.H, Bolorunduro, Oluwaseyi B., M.D., M.P.H, Gonzalez, Dani O., B.S, Cornwell, Edward E., M.D, Haider, Adil H., M.D., M.P.H

“…Background The elderly constitute about 12% of the American population, with a projected increase of up to 25% in 2050. Elderly domestic injuries have been…”
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Metrics in outpatient stewardship: Is more always better? by Medvedeva, Natalia, Ha, David, Onguti, Sharon, Rosen, Emily, Mui, Emily, Pearce, Sean, Schneider, Alex, Chang, Amy, Hersh, Adam, Stenehjem, Eddie, Holubar, Marisa

“…Background: Emerging evidence supports the use of billing data to identify stewardship targets in primary care. Standardizing an approach to antibiotic…”
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Predictors of postdischarge complications: role of in-hospital length of stay by Oyetunji, Tolulope A., M.D., M.P.H, Turner, Patricia L., M.D, Onguti, Sharon K., M.D., M.P.H, Ehanire, Imudia D., M.D., M.B.A, Dorsett, Forrestall O., M.D., M.B.A, Fullum, Terrence M., M.D, Cornwell, Edward E., M.D, Haider, Adil H., M.D., M.P.H

“…Abstract Background Surgical length of stay (LOS) has been correlated with quality of care, with shorter stays implying better care. The relationship between…”
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Profiling the ethnic characteristics of domestic injuries in children younger than age 5 years by Oyetunji, Tolulope A, Stevenson, Adrienne A, Oyetunji, Aderonke O, Onguti, Sharon K, Ames, Sarah A, Haider, Adil H, Nwomeh, Benedict C

“…The home remains a very common location for deadly injuries among children younger than 5 years. The aim of this study is to describe the demographic and…”
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Pediatric helmet use in residential areas by Oyetunji, Tolulope A, Fisher, Michael A, Onguti, Sharon K, Cornwell, Edward E, Qureshi, Faisal G, Abdullah, Fizan, Haider, Adil H, Nwomeh, Benedict C

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SFR-113 Ongoing weight loss management with endoscopic gastric plication using the STOMAPHYX™ device: Is it achievable? by Onguti, Sharon K, Ortega, Gezzer, Onwugbufor, Michael, Fuller, Kascha, Ivey, Gabriel, Fullum, Terrence, Tran, Daniel

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Predictors of sepsis in moderate-severely injured patients: An analysis of the National Trauma Data Bank by Kisat, Mehreen T, Villegas, Cassandra V, Onguti, Sharon, MD, MPH, Latif, Asad, MD, Efron, David T., MD, Stevens, Kent A., MD, MPH, Haut, Elliott R., MD, Schneider, Eric B., PhD, Zafar, Hasnain, MBBS, FRCS, Haider, Adil H., MD, MPH

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Select controversies in the management of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia: answers and remaining questions from recent evidence by Suarez, Jose F, Ong'uti, Sharon, Holubar, Marisa

“…Methicillin-resistant (MRSA) bacteremia continues to cause significant morbidity and mortality despite advances in medical therapy. Vancomycin therapy remains…”
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