Author: Alison Mcgeer

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Using a targeted metabolomics approach to explore differences in ARDS associated with COVID-19 compared to ARDS caused by H1N1 influenza and bacterial pneumonia

Lee C, Banoei M, Ansari M, Cheng M, Lamontagne F, Griesdale D, et al.

Crit Care . 2024 Feb; 28(1):63. PMID: 38414082

Rationale: Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a life-threatening critical care syndrome commonly associated with infections such as COVID-19, influenza, and bacterial pneumonia. Ongoing research aims to improve our understanding...

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Predictors of Breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 Infection after Vaccination

Walmsley S, Nabipoor M, Lovblom L, Ravindran R, Colwill K, Mcgeer A, et al.

Vaccines (Basel) . 2024 Jan; 12(1). PMID: 38250849

The initial two-dose vaccine series and subsequent booster vaccine doses have been effective in modulating SARS-CoV-2 disease severity and death but do not completely prevent infection. The correlates of infection...

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Renin-Angiotensin System Pathway Therapeutics Associated With Improved Outcomes in Males Hospitalized With COVID-19

Rocheleau G, Lee T, Mohammed Y, Goodlett D, Burns K, Cheng M, et al.

Crit Care Med . 2022 May; 50(9):1306-1317. PMID: 35607951

Objectives: To determine whether angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) or angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are associated with improved outcomes in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 according to sex and to report sex-related...

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Positive no-touch surfaces and undetectable SARS-CoV-2 aerosols in long-term care facilities: An attempt to understand the contributing factors and the importance of timing in air sampling campaigns

Dumont-Leblond N, Veillette M, Bherer L, Boissoneault K, Mubareka S, Yip L, et al.

Am J Infect Control . 2021 Feb; 49(6):701-706. PMID: 33587983

Background: Long-term care facilities (LTCF) are environments particularly favorable to coronavirus disease (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic outbreaks, due to the at-risk population they welcome and the close proximity of residents. Yet, the...

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No. 225-Management Guidelines for Obstetric Patients and Neonates Born to Mothers With Suspected or Probable Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

Maxwell C, Mcgeer A, Young Tai K, Sermer M

J Obstet Gynaecol Can . 2017 Jul; 39(8):e130-e137. PMID: 28729104

Objective: This document summarizes the limited experience of SARS in pregnancy and suggests guidelines for management. Outcomes: Cases reported from Asia suggest that maternal and fetal outcomes are worsened by...

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Maxwell C, Mcgeer A, Young Tai K, Sermer M

J Obstet Gynaecol Can . 2017 Jul; 39(8):e121-e129. PMID: 28729103

Objectif: Le présent document résume notre expérience limitée quant à la présence du SRAS pendant la grossesse et suggère des lignes directrices quant à sa prise en charge. Issues: Les...

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Risk factors for and outcomes associated with clinical isolates of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella species resistant to extended-spectrum cephalosporins among patients admitted to Canadian hospitals

Ofner-Agostini M, Simor A, Mulvey M, Mcgeer A, Hirji Z, McCracken M, et al.

Can J Infect Dis Med Microbiol . 2010 Sep; 20(3):e43-8. PMID: 20808455

Background: Clinical features associated with Gram-negative bacterial isolates with extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)- and AmpC-mediated resistance identified in Canadian hospitals is largely unknown. The objective of the present study was to...

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SOGC Clinical Practice Guideline. Management guidelines for obstetric patients and neonates born to mothers with suspected or probable severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). No. 225, April 2009

Maxwell C, Mcgeer A, Young Tai K, Seimer A

Int J Gynaecol Obstet . 2009 Sep; 107(1):82-6. PMID: 19780222

Objective: This document summarizes the limited experience of SARS in pregnancy and suggests guidelines for management. Outcomes: Cases reported from Asia suggest that maternal and fetal outcomes are worsened by...

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Management guidelines for obstetric patients and neonates born to mothers with suspected or probable severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)

Maxwell C, Mcgeer A, Young Tai K, Sermer M

J Obstet Gynaecol Can . 2009 Jun; 31(4):358-364. PMID: 19497157

Objective: This document summarizes the limited experience of SARS in pregnancy and suggests guidelines for management. Outcomes: Cases reported from Asia suggest that maternal and fetal outcomes are worsened by...

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At the threshold: defining clinically meaningful resistance thresholds for antibiotic choice in community-acquired pneumonia

Daneman N, Low D, Mcgeer A, Green K, Fisman D

Clin Infect Dis . 2008 May; 46(8):1131-8. PMID: 18444846

Background: Community-acquired pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae is a major source of morbidity and mortality. Macrolide antibiotics are recommended as empirical first-line therapy for patients with community-acquired pneumonia. Guidelines suggest...