Publications by authors named "D Selvage"
It is critical to address hepatitis C virus (HCV) in carceral settings to achieve worldwide elimination of the virus. We describe New Mexico's (NM) experience expanding HCV treatment in state prisons, supplemented with Project ECHO (ECHO; virtual mentorship through guided practice) and the NM Peer Education Program (NMPEP). We describe how using these programs may be a model for expanding treatment in prisons globally.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis special report was developed to communicate policy and procedures for free-standing acute inpatient rehabilitation hospitals (AIRHs) to protect patients and healthcare personnel and to prevent further spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. The recommended policies were developed in conjunction with the New Mexico Department of Health and hospital leadership. As we attain additional knowledge and experience during this pandemic, suggestions of best practice will continue to evolve for AIRHs.
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- An estimated 2.1 million adults in the U.S. are in about 5,000 correctional and detention facilities, facing major challenges in preventing the spread of infectious diseases like COVID-19.
- Many of these facilities struggle with overcrowding, shared spaces, and the constant movement of people, which increases the risk of outbreaks.
- During April 2020, COVID-19 cases surged in these facilities, with nearly 5,000 incarcerated individuals and over 2,700 staff members infected, leading to numerous deaths. Prompt detection and preventive measures are essential for safety.
Background: Infants are at greatest risk for severe pertussis. In 2006, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended that adolescents and adults, especially those with infant contact, receive a single dose of Tdap (tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis vaccine). To assess the effectiveness of cocooning, we conducted a case-control evaluation of infant close contacts.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To assess hospitalisation risk factors and economic effects associated with a multistate hepatitis A outbreak in 2013.
Study Design: Retrospective case series.
Methods: Eligible outbreak-related cases confirmed by September 1, 2013, were defined as acute hepatitis symptoms and positive IgM anti-hepatitis A during March 15-August 12 among patients who consumed the food vehicle or had the outbreak genotype.