Publications by authors named "Y S Alimi"
Background: Accurate detection of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) depends on adequate laboratory capacity. We aimed to document key weaknesses hindering AMR detection at various tiers of laboratory networks in 14 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, and analyse their significance in AMR surveillance and policies.
Methods: In this analysis, we obtained retrospective data on AMR and antimicrobial consumption from 14 countries participating in the Mapping Antimicrobial Resistance and Antimicrobial Use Partnership between May 1, 2019, and June 30, 2020.
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- The study aimed to evaluate how clinically significant weight loss (CSWL) affects postoperative complications after abdominal wall reconstruction using the component separation technique (CST).
- A review of 180 patients undergoing ventral hernia repair showed that 22.2% achieved CSWL, with this group having a higher body mass index (BMI) and obesity rates compared to those who didn't.
- Results indicated that complications such as surgical site issues and readmissions were similar in both CSWL and non-CSWL groups, suggesting that higher BMI at the time of surgery is a more critical factor for complications than previous weight loss.
Surveillance is essential in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR), to monitor the extent of resistance, inform prevention, control measures, and evaluate intervention progress. Traditional surveillance methods based on phenotypic antimicrobial susceptibility data offer important but limited insights into resistance mechanisms, transmission networks, and spread patterns of resistant bacterial strains. Fortunately, genomic technologies are increasingly accessible and can overcome these limitations.
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- - The Fundamentals of Leadership Development (FLD) Curriculum aims to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within leadership skills by assessing short-term impacts through pilot courses and different delivery methods.
- - A total of 79 SAGES Committee members registered, with a completion rate of 69.7%. Most participants self-identified as underrepresented in medicine, and course engagement was notably higher in the intensive 2-day format compared to the 4-week longitudinal format.
- - Participants reported increased confidence after completing the modules, but the longitudinal course experienced a decline in weekly participation, showing varying levels of engagement across different delivery methods.
Background: Sleeve gastrectomy to Roux-en-Y bypass conversion is a commonly performed procedure, yet data are limited on outcomes and their predictors. The purpose of this study is to characterize the long-term outcomes of patients after sleeve-to-bypass conversion and identify predictors of post-conversion outcomes.
Methods: We performed a retrospective cohort study of patients who underwent sleeve-to-bypass conversion for obesity across four hospitals from 06/2017 to 04/2023.