Publications by authors named "R Raineri"
Focus groups allow researchers to collect data from multiple participants on a set of questions while simultaneously observing participant interactions during sessions. Traditionally, researchers conduct focus groups in person, though online focus groups have been increasingly used as technologies have improved. The pandemic increased the need for researchers to innovate online focus group practices.
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- The objective of the study was to gather and analyze the opinions of various stakeholders about creating a centralized database for antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) data from animals, aimed at improving veterinary diagnostics across the U.S.
- The methodology included focus groups and surveys with diverse participants, highlighting concerns about antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in both human and animal health, while also uncovering issues related to data confidentiality, security, and user education.
- The findings emphasized the importance of stakeholder engagement throughout the development of the AMR database, suggesting that active communication and training will be essential for addressing concerns and ensuring effective use of the database in veterinary medicine.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global problem facing human, animal, plant, and environmental health by threatening our ability to effectively treat bacterial infections with antimicrobials. In the United States, robust surveillance efforts exist to collect, analyze, and disseminate AMR data in human health care settings. These tools enable the development of effective infection control methods, the detection of trends, and provide the evidence needed to guide stewardship efforts to reduce the potential for emergence and further spread of AMR.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMucocele and cholecystitis were diagnosed in a 10 year-old Shetland-sheepdog presenting aspecific clinical signs. Blood examinations and ultrasonography investigation were performed before to surgical approach, which allowed to collect biopsies and samples for bacteriological analyses. In addition, the patient was subjected to cholecystectomy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Botulinum toxin A (BTX) is the currently preferred symptomatic treatment for primary hemifacial spasm (HFS), but its long-term efficacy and safety are not known.
Objective: To assess the long-term effectiveness and safety of BTX in the treatment of primary HFS.
Design: Retrospective review of medical records of the 1st and 10th years of treatment.