Jenine R. Leal

Non-pharmacological interventions: nomenclature, taxonomy, and working definitions

Abstract Many terms have been used to describe interventions that do not involve the use of pharmacological products in the setting of communicable diseases. Terminology has varied, and terms have included physical, non-pharmaceutical, non-drug, non-pharmacologic, and non-pharmac...

Correlation of seasonal influenza rates with hospital-acquired Clostridioides difficile rates: Implications for research and interventions for prevention

Introduction: Hospital-acquired Clostridioides difficile infection (HA-CDI) rate variability can create challenges for assessing interventions that might improve rates. We therefore sought to assess whether seasonal trends in HA-CDI could be related to influenza rates by examinin...

Factors associated with severe COVID-19 outcomes among adults with at least a primary vaccination schedule: A retrospective cohort study from Alberta, Canada

Abstract Background With a large proportion of adults in Canada vaccinated against SARS-CoV-2, it is important to identify who remain at risk for severe COVID-19 outcomes after primary vaccination/additional (booster) doses. Methods Adults (≥18 years) who received at least a prim...