February 1, 2011
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Journal Article
In medical administrative databases, the International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) administrative code for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is V09. An examination of the validity of using the V09 code to identify MRSA infections found that V09 does not accurately predict the rate of MRSA infections, and should not be
February 1, 2011
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Issue Brief
In this new policy brief, Extending the Cure (ETC) summarizes the latest research about the effectiveness of interventions aimed at reducing doctor's over-prescribing of antibiotics.
January 4, 2011
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Issue Brief
Under its Advancing Public Health Policy and Practice solicitation, RWJF funded 16 projects and the Center for Creative Leadership produced Knowledge Assets that synthesize the work and learnings from these projects.
January 1, 2011
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Journal Article
Index developed to quantify changes in drug resistance over time.
September 1, 2010
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Journal Article
As microorganisms resistant to available therapies continue to emerge, there is concern that the current supply of antibiotics is not sufficient to meet the growing demand.
August 1, 2010
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Issue Brief
This policy brief from RWJF grantee Extending the Cure examines phages the advantages and disadvantages of phage therapy, other potential applications and the road ahead
July 1, 2010
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Report
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) account for 99,000 deaths per year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In an effort to curb the spread of HAIs, 27 states now require health care facilities to publicly report infecti ...
May 1, 2010
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Issue Brief
This brief from Extending the Cure looks at ITFAR's origins, action plan and future direction.
March 1, 2010
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Journal Article
This economic analysis looks at the management of partially protected resource pools. The authors compare price- and quantity-based instruments to determine which instrument more efficiently regulated congestion spillovers between resource pools.
February 22, 2010
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Journal Article
A new study finds the clinical and economic costs of sepsis and pneumonia infections contracted while in the hospital are substantial and vary among patient groups.