VRE and VSE bacteremia outcomes in the era of effective VRE therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
…, J Johnstone, K Adomako, F Lam… - infection control & …, 2016 - cambridge.org
BACKGROUNDPrior data suggest that vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE)
bacteremia is associated with worse outcomes than vancomycin-sensitive Enterococcus (VSE) …
bacteremia is associated with worse outcomes than vancomycin-sensitive Enterococcus (VSE) …
[HTML][HTML] Patient-and hospital-level predictors of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) bacteremia in Ontario, Canada
…, L Rosella, K Adomako, ME Policarpio, F Lam… - American journal of …, 2018 - Elsevier
Background Data are limited on risk factors for vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE)
bacteremia. Methods All patients with a confirmed VRE bacteremia in Ontario, Canada, …
bacteremia. Methods All patients with a confirmed VRE bacteremia in Ontario, Canada, …
[HTML][HTML] Emergence of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae, south-central Ontario, Canada
…, J Johnstone, K Katz, F Lam… - Emerging infectious …, 2018 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
We analyzed population-based surveillance data from the Toronto Invasive Bacterial Diseases
Network to describe carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) infections …
Network to describe carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) infections …
Community-Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Northwest Ontario: A Five-Year Report of Incidence and Antibiotic Resistance
…, D Makahnouk, M Kirlew, R Saginur, F Lam… - Canadian Journal of …, 2013 - hindawi.com
BACKGROUND: The incidence of community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus
aureus (CA-MRSA) is traditionally high in remote areas of Canada with large Aboriginal …
aureus (CA-MRSA) is traditionally high in remote areas of Canada with large Aboriginal …
Assessing secondary attack rates among household contacts at the beginning of the influenza A (H1N1) pandemic in Ontario, Canada, April-June 2009: A prospective …
…, I Johnson, E Rea, M LaFreniere, LC Rosella, F Lam… - BMC Public Health, 2011 - Springer
Background Understanding transmission dynamics of the pandemic influenza A (H1N1)
virus in various exposure settings and determining whether transmissibility differed from …
virus in various exposure settings and determining whether transmissibility differed from …
Rates of blood cultures positive for vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus in Ontario: a quasi-experimental study
J Johnstone, ME Policarpio, F Lam… - … Open Access Journal, 2017 - cmajopen.ca
Background: Some Ontario hospitals have discontinued active screening and isolation
programs for vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE). The aim of this study was to determine …
programs for vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE). The aim of this study was to determine …
Does the presence of a tracheal bronchus affect the margin of safety of double-lumen tube placement?
AMH Ho, MK Karmakar, WWM Lam, FO Lam… - Anesthesia & …, 2004 - journals.lww.com
IMPLICATIONS: An orifice arising on the right tracheal wall to supply all or part of the right
upper lobe occurs with a frequency of≈ 0.5%. Because tracheal bronchi usually arise at within …
upper lobe occurs with a frequency of≈ 0.5%. Because tracheal bronchi usually arise at within …
[HTML][HTML] Establishment of a cost-effective method to detect FLT-ITD and D835 mutations in acute myeloid leukemia patients in the Taiwanese population
HE Liu, CH Ko, F Lam, LSH Wu, KF Lee - Tzu Chi Medical Journal, 2015 - Elsevier
Objective The FMS-related tyrosine kinase 3 (FLT-3) gene is a hematopoietic growth factor
receptor gene, an independent negative prognostic factor, which affects the proliferation and …
receptor gene, an independent negative prognostic factor, which affects the proliferation and …
893Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus (VRE) Rates in Ontario, Canada After the Discontinuation of VRE Screening and Control Practices by Some Hospitals: Interim …
F Lam, J Johnstone, K Adomako… - Open Forum …, 2014 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background. Since 2009, there has been mandatory public reporting of vancomycin-resistant
Enterococcus (VRE) bacteremia by hospitals in the province of Ontario, Canada. Provincial …
Enterococcus (VRE) bacteremia by hospitals in the province of Ontario, Canada. Provincial …
[HTML][HTML] Influence of an independent quarterly audit on publicly reported vancomycin-resistant enterocococi bacteremia data in Ontario, Canada
…, J Johnstone, K Adomako, E Nadolny, F Lam… - American Journal of …, 2018 - Elsevier
Background All Ontario hospitals are mandated to self-report vancomycin-resistant
enterocococi (VRE) bacteremias to Ontario's Ministry of Health and Long-term Care for public …
enterocococi (VRE) bacteremias to Ontario's Ministry of Health and Long-term Care for public …
