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 | Luis Furuya-KanamoriThe University of Queensland Verified email at uq.edu.au Cited by 4399 |
[HTML][HTML] Co-distribution and co-infection of chikungunya and dengue viruses
Background Chikungunya and dengue infections are spatio-temporally related. The current
review aims to determine the geographic limits of chikungunya, dengue and the principal …
review aims to determine the geographic limits of chikungunya, dengue and the principal …
[HTML][HTML] Asymptomatic Clostridium difficile colonization: epidemiology and clinical implications
L Furuya-Kanamori, J Marquess, L Yakob… - BMC infectious …, 2015 - Springer
Abstract Background The epidemiology of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) has changed
over the past decades with the emergence of highly virulent strains. The role of …
over the past decades with the emergence of highly virulent strains. The role of …
Comorbidities, exposure to medications, and the risk of community-acquired Clostridium difficile infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis
L Furuya-Kanamori, JC Stone, J Clark… - infection control & …, 2015 - cambridge.org
BackgroundClostridium difficile infection (CDI) has been extensively described in healthcare
settings; however, risk factors associated with community-acquired (CA) CDI remain …
settings; however, risk factors associated with community-acquired (CA) CDI remain …
A new improved graphical and quantitative method for detecting bias in meta-analysis
L Furuya-Kanamori, JJ Barendregt… - JBI Evidence …, 2018 - journals.lww.com
Detection of publication and related biases remains suboptimal and threatens the validity
and interpretation of meta-analytical findings. When bias is present, it usually differentially …
and interpretation of meta-analytical findings. When bias is present, it usually differentially …
[HTML][HTML] Global antimicrobial-resistance drivers: an ecological country-level study at the human–animal interface
K Allel, L Day, A Hamilton, L Lin… - The Lancet Planetary …, 2023 - thelancet.com
Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a pressing, holistic, and multisectoral
challenge facing contemporary global health. In this study we assessed the associations …
challenge facing contemporary global health. In this study we assessed the associations …
Evaluation of gender inequity in thyroid cancer diagnosis: differences by sex in US thyroid cancer incidence compared with a meta-analysis of subclinical thyroid …
Importance Thyroid cancer is more common in women than in men, but the associated
causes of these differences are not fully understood. Objective To compare sex-specific …
causes of these differences are not fully understood. Objective To compare sex-specific …
Prevalence of differentiated thyroid cancer in autopsy studies over six decades: a meta-analysis
L Furuya-Kanamori, KJL Bell, J Clark… - Journal of Clinical …, 2016 - ascopubs.org
Purpose Differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) incidence has been reported to have increased
three-to 15-fold in the past few decades. It is unclear whether this represents overdiagnosis …
three-to 15-fold in the past few decades. It is unclear whether this represents overdiagnosis …
[HTML][HTML] Clinical predictors of severe dengue: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Severe dengue is a life-threatening complication; rapid identification of these
cases, followed by adequate management is crucial to improve the clinical prognosis …
cases, followed by adequate management is crucial to improve the clinical prognosis …
[HTML][HTML] Controversy and debate: questionable utility of the relative risk in clinical research: paper 1: a call for change to practice
Abstract Background and Objectives In clinical trials, the relative risk or risk ratio (RR) is a
mainstay of reporting of the effect magnitude for an intervention. The RR is the ratio of the …
mainstay of reporting of the effect magnitude for an intervention. The RR is the ratio of the …
[HTML][HTML] 2019 update of the WSES guidelines for management of Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile infection in surgical patients
In the last three decades, Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) has increased in incidence and
severity in many countries worldwide. The increase in CDI incidence has been particularly …
severity in many countries worldwide. The increase in CDI incidence has been particularly …