Publications by authors named "E Douka"

Unlabelled: Early initiation of antimicrobial therapy targeting resistant bacterial pathogens causing sepsis and bloodstream infections (BSIs) is critical for a successful outcome. The T2Resistance Panel (T2R) detects the following resistance genes within organisms that commonly cause BSIs directly from patient blood samples: , , , , , , , and A/C. We conducted a prospective study in two major medical centers for the detection of circulating resistance genes by T2R in patients with BSIs.

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Article Synopsis
  • Novel molecular diagnostic tests, specifically T2 magnetic resonance (T2MR) assays, are being assessed for their effectiveness in quickly identifying pathogens in patients suspected of bacteraemia.
  • In a study with 208 patients, T2MR assays reported results significantly faster than traditional blood culture methods, although they had some invalid report rates (6.73% for T2B, 9.9% for T2R).
  • The T2MR assays demonstrated high negative predictive values, indicating their potential for quickly ruling out bacteraemia and aiding in better antimicrobial stewardship in intensive care settings.
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Our study aims to describe the global distribution and dispersal patterns of the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron subvariants. Genomic surveillance data were extracted from the CoV-Spectrum platform, searching for BA.1*, BA.

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Introduction: Healthcare professionals who are directly involved in the diagnosis, treatment, and general care of patients with SARS-CoV-2 are at risk of developing adverse psychological reactions. A cross-sectional study of healthcare professionals aimed to determine the impact of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on the mental health of healthcare professionals in two of the largest referral hospitals in Athens, Greece.

Methods: The study was conducted in the two largest SARS-CoV-2 referral hospitals in Athens, Greece.

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For critically ill patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) who require intensive care unit (ICU) admission, extremely high mortality rates (even 97%) have been reported. We hypothesized that overburdened hospital resources by the extent of the pandemic rather than the disease per se might play an important role on unfavorable prognosis. We sought to determine the outcome of such patients admitted to the general ICUs of a hospital with sufficient resources.

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