Publications by authors named "Tanisha Ronnie"
Open Forum Infect Dis
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- MRSA nares screening effectively predicts the absence of MRSA infections within 28 days, showing a high negative predictive value (NPV) of 95.8% for a large cohort of patients.
- The study analyzed data from over 686,000 patients, confirming the NPV is even higher (97.9%) in patients with neutropenia and 97.5% in transplant recipients.
- These findings suggest that MRSA screening can be a reliable tool for adjusting anti-MRSA treatment strategies for various patient populations, including those at higher risk.
Am J Emerg Med
February 2020
Article Synopsis
- Visual problems in kids are rare, but they can be serious, especially if the child has other health issues.
- A 10-year-old girl with lupus had vision loss and headaches and was taken to the emergency room.
- Doctors found a condition called PRES that can cause brain problems, but if caught early, it can often be treated to avoid long-term damage.
