Publications by authors named "L Michelle Furtado"
Medication errors are the most frequent and critical issues in healthcare settings, often leading to worsened clinical outcomes, increased treatment costs, extended hospital stays, and heightened mortality and morbidity rates. These errors are particularly prevalent in intensive care units (ICUs), where the complexity and critical nature of the care elevate the risks. Nurses play a pivotal role in preventing medication errors and require strategies and methods to enhance patient safety.
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- Genomic reports in molecular diagnostics are often narrative and inconsistent in content and format, despite existing regulatory guidelines.
- A study evaluated 69 reports from 31 laboratories across five disciplines, finding that most met compliance but exhibited variability in how required elements were presented.
- The findings highlight a need for improved consistency in report formatting to enhance communication of genetic test results to healthcare providers and patients.
Molecular characterization, carbohydrate metabolism and tolerance to abiotic stress of Eremothecium coryli endophytic isolates from fruits of Momordica indica.
Folia Microbiol (Praha)
October 2024
Yeasts are unicellular fungi that occur in a wide range of ecological niches, where they perform numerous functions. Furthermore, these microorganisms are used in industrial processes, food production, and bioremediation. Understanding the physiological and adaptive characteristics of yeasts is of great importance from ecological, biotechnological, and industrial perspectives.
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