Publications by authors named "Paul Meddaugh"
Article Synopsis
- - The study on blastomycosis in Vermont shows limited understanding of its epidemiology.
- - Analysis of insurance claims data from 2011-2020 revealed an average incidence of 1.8 cases per 100,000 people, with higher rates in north-central counties.
- - The results indicate a need for better clinical awareness and increased surveillance of the disease in the region.
Objectives: To examine disparities by sex, age group, and race and ethnicity in COVID-19 confirmed cases, hospitalizations, and deaths among incarcerated people and staff in correctional facilities.
Methods: Six U.S.
On April 6, 2020, a confirmed COVID-19 case in a correctional facility employee (Staff A) was reported to the Vermont Department of Health (VDH). Staff A worked in the facility while symptomatic, without reporting symptoms, for 10 days. VDH and the facility conducted two facility-wide testing events, implemented symptom monitoring, and initiated contact tracing.
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- * During a facility-wide testing initiative from March to June 2020, seven health departments tested nearly 23,000 individuals in 288 nursing homes, revealing that 0.4% of tested persons in low-incidence areas and 12% in targeted facilities were positive for COVID-19.
- * The study showed that timely facility-wide testing following the identification of the first COVID-19 case could uncover additional infections and enhance infection control measures, indicating a critical need for rapid response in nursing home settings.
Introduction: State efforts to identify subpopulations at higher risk for inadequate diabetes maintenance are sometimes hampered by small sample size. We provide a model of a cross-state collaboration that might provide the foundation for identifying political and economic forces underlying inter- and intra-state variability in chronic disease care.
Methods: We collected Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data directly from 5 of 6 New England states and ran multivariate logistic regressions on 5 exposures: race/ethnicity, federal poverty level (FPL) bracket, insurance status (yes or no), insurance type (public or private), and state of residence.