Charlesnika T Evans
@CharlesnikaNU
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Northwestern University; VA Center of Innovation for Complex Chronic Healthcare; infectious disease, abx prescribing, spinal cord injury. Views are my own.
Chicago, IL
Joined August 2016
A @VAResearch #QUERI survey published in @ASHE_Journal found most VAs test for select antimicrobial-resistant bacteria as recommended. Those seeing less complicated patients said they could use more lab equipment. @CharlesnikaNU @Sudamonas
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VA provides care to more than 17,000 Veterans with SCI/D. For over 2 decades, a focus of CINCCH has been to develop, evaluate, and implement interventions to improve outcomes for these Veterans. To learn more about our publications and projects, visit: https://t.co/WLAuEqszYA
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@CharlesnikaNU et al: TMP-SMX and levofloxacin were the most prescribed antibiotics for S. maltophilia BSI treatment. No significant changes were seen with antibiotic prescribing trends in veterans from 2012 to 2021.
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Antibiotic utilization trends in Veterans Affairs patients with Stenotrophomonas maltophilia bloodstream infections - Volume 4 Issue 1
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Congratulations to our new Foundation Trustees Katie Suda and Titilola Afolabi! They will take office after the 2024 ACCP Annual Meeting. #ACCP #ClinicalPharmacy #PharmD
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From @CharlesnikaNU et al: Utilization of at-home tests for coronavirus disease 2019 (#COVID19) among healthcare workers in Chicago
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Utilization of at-home tests for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among healthcare workers in Chicago - Volume 4 Issue 1
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People with neurogenic bladder and recurrent UTIs want more education about UTI prevention, diagnosis, and antibiotic risks; improved communication with providers; and support for increased involvement of in-home caregivers. @SeaDenCOIN @CharlesnikaNU @Sudamonas @VeteransHealth
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Infections caused by drug-resistant bacteria are increasing all over the world. Northwestern epidemiologist @CharlesnikaNU spoke with the @SHEA_Epi podcast about methods for screening and addressing the growing threat. Listen here: https://t.co/kpnVTP8Txg
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New paper out supported by my VA Merit and R01. Led by twitter-less Dr. Swetha Ramanathan and mentored by @CharlesnikaNU @gregcalip and others at @uicpublichealth @UICDentAlumni.
Prophylactic antibiotics are often given before 🦷 procedures but are associated w/adverse drug events. CP3's @Sudamonas was part of a team that determined adverse events didn't differ by guideline concordance or care setting. Read more @FrontPharmacol
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📝New student research📝 To better understand healthcare worker burnout, researchers analyzed survey responses, looking at the association of work absenteeism and frequency of thoughts in leaving current job. https://t.co/gN3mAsqBCx
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This paper describes antimicrobial therapy used for multidrug-resistant (MDR) Acinetobacter spp. bacteremia in Veterans and impacts on mortality, from @charlesnikaNU @SUDAmonas et al.
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Treatment effectiveness of antibiotic therapy in Veterans with multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter spp. bacteremia - Volume 3 Issue 1
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Led by my VA CDA mentee! @CharlesnikaNU
Among Veterans with neurogenic bladder, perspectives on barriers and facilitators to accessing UTI care are strongly influenced by interactions with caregivers, the healthcare environment, and providers. @SeaDenCOIN @VeteransHealth @Sudamonas
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Among Veterans with neurogenic bladder, perspectives on barriers and facilitators to accessing UTI care are strongly influenced by interactions with caregivers, the healthcare environment, and providers. @SeaDenCOIN @VeteransHealth @Sudamonas
https://t.co/4nuJEVAdP4
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We’re back for Year 3! Save the date! ✨
Save the date! Our 3rd Annual Pharmacoequity Conference is May 3, 2024. @fumikochino will join us as Keynote, & we'll have a group of other amazing speakers who are advancing health equity. Join in person @PittTweet or on Zoom wherever you are! Watch for more info in January!
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A paper @Sudamonas was senior author on assessed key Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs leader & spinal cord injury & disorder clinicians’ perceived level of implementation & impact of 33 Antimicrobial Stewardship (AS) strategies. Read what they found 👇 https://t.co/AmMW0dOe1U
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~50% of UTI encounters in Veterans with neurogenic bladder had inappropriate management. Interventions are needed to optimize UTI diagnosis and treatment, especially in medically complex patients. @SeaDenCOIN @CharlesnikaNU @Sudamonas in @ArchivesPMR
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This new article in @ASHE_Journal from CARRIAGE #QUERI found that age and beliefs were related to #Veterans getting #COVID19Vaccines. @InfectiousGinny @WeaverFran @hsgo @amscherer @CharlesnikaNU @VeteransHealth
https://t.co/kHVJr4mZZ6
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Age and beliefs about vaccines associated with COVID-19 vaccination among US Veterans - Volume 3 Issue 1
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Ooh I’m big proud of my sis!
We are pleased to share that #EmoryDeptofMed faculty member, Zanthia Wiley, MD (Infectious Diseases), was named the 2023 American Federation for Medical Research (@AFMResearch) president-elect. Congratulations, Dr. Wiley!
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Dinner w some of my fav #womenscientists at #SHEAspring2023!!! @CharlesnikaNU @DrJRMarcelin @EmilySpivak @JulieSzymczak @InfectiousGinny
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