C. Vairavel^1,*, N. S. Nithya²

Computer Systems Science and Engineering, Vol.46, No.2, pp. 2159-2175, 2023, DOI:10.32604/csse.2023.036598 - 09 February 2023

Abstract The immune system goes through a profound transformation during pregnancy, and certain unexpected maternal complications have been correlated to this transition. The ability to correctly examine, diagnoses, and predict pregnancy-hastened diseases via the available big data is a delicate problem since the range of information continuously increases and is scalable. Many approaches for disease diagnosis/classification have been established with the use of data mining concepts. However, such methods do not provide an appropriate classification/diagnosis model. Furthermore, single learning approaches are used to create the bulk of these systems. Classification issues may be made more accurate… More >

Erica L. Ditkoff¹, Marissa Theofanides², Carrie Mlynarczyk Aisen², Casey G. Kowalik³, Joshua A. Cohn³, Wilson Sui³, Matthew Rutman², Rony A. Adam⁴, Roger R. Dmochowski³, Kimberly L. Cooper²

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.25, No.5, pp. 9486-9496, 2018

Abstract Introduction: Evidence-based screening and treatment for bacteriuria is crucial to prevent increasing antibiotic resistance. The Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) previously released guidelines on the management of asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) and uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women. The study’s objective was to assess physicians’ practices in managing women with bacteriuria relative to these guideline recommendations.
Materials and methods: Cross-sectional data from physicians were collected using an anonymous questionnaire. Multivariable logistic regression analyses identified independent predictors of adherence to guidelines.
Results: Data were collected from 260 physicians. Over half of physicians surveyed were unfamiliar with IDSA guidelines… More >

Jordan L. Allen¹, Kathleen Lehman¹, Kalyan Dewan², Girish Kirimanjeswara², Jay D. Raman¹

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.24, No.4, pp. 8883-8889, 2017

Abstract Introduction: To determine if a povidone iodine rectal preparation (PIRP) reduces rates of bacteriuria and bacteremia following transrectal ultrasound guided prostate needle biopsy (TRUS PNB).
Materials and methods: Men undergoing TRUS PNB were prospectively enrolled in a study comparing the impact of PIRP versus standard of care (two pills of ciprofloxacin 500 mg). Urine, blood, and rectal cultures were obtained 30 minutes post-procedure with colony forming units (CFUs) determined after 48 hours. Patients were called 7 and 30 days post-procedure to evaluate for infections.
Results: A total of 150 men were accrued into this study including 95 receiving… More >