Browsing Marrie, Thomas J. by Author "Marrie, T. J."
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Echinococcal disease in Alberta, Canada: more than a calcified opacity
Somily, A., J. L. Robinson, L. J. Miedzinski, R. Bhargava, et al. 2005. "Echinococcal disease in Alberta, Canada: more than a calcified opacity." BMC infectious diseases 5: 34.BACKGROUND: Most cases of echinococcal disease (ED) acquired in Canada are thought to be due to the sylvatic form of Echinococcus granulosus, which may be more benign than ED due to either Echinococcus multilocularis or ... -
The International Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) Collaboration Cohort (ICCC) study: rationale, design and description of study cohorts and patients
Myint, P. K., C. S. Kwok, S. R. Majumdar, D. T. Eurich, et al. 2012. "The International Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) Collaboration Cohort (ICCC) study: rationale, design and description of study cohorts and patients." BMJ open 2(3): 101136-2012-001030. Print 2012.OBJECTIVE: To improve the understanding of the determinants of prognosis and accurate risk stratification in community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). DESIGN: Multicentre collaboration of prospective cohorts. SETTING: 6 cohorts ... -
Statins and outcomes in patients admitted to hospital with community acquired pneumonia: population based prospective cohort study
Majumdar, S. R., F. A. McAlister, D. T. Eurich, R. S. Padwal, et al. 2006. "Statins and outcomes in patients admitted to hospital with community acquired pneumonia: population based prospective cohort study." BMJ (Clinical research ed.) 333(7576): 999.OBJECTIVES: To determine whether statins reduce mortality or need for admission to intensive care in patients admitted to hospital with community acquired pneumonia; and to assess whether previously reported improvements ... -
Use of intravenous antibiotics for the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia in the emergency department
Carrie, A. G., and T. J. Marrie. 2005. "Use of intravenous antibiotics for the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia in the emergency department." Therapeutics and clinical risk management 1(1): 49-54.STUDY OBJECTIVE: To determine the extent of intravenous (IV) antibiotic use for community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in emergency departments, the practice patterns in seven emergency departments serving the adult residents ... -
Willingness to volunteer during an influenza pandemic: perspectives from students and staff at a large Canadian university
Rosychuk, R. J., T. Bailey, C. Haines, R. Lake, et al. 2008. "Willingness to volunteer during an influenza pandemic: perspectives from students and staff at a large Canadian university." Influenza and other respiratory viruses 2(2): 71-79.BACKGROUND: A future influenza pandemic will require greater demand on numerous essential services and a reduced capacity to meet that demand. Recruitment of volunteers is an important issue for pre-pandemic planning. ...