Other respiratory viruses are important contributors to adult respiratory hospitalizations and mortality even during peak weeks of the influenza season
R Gilca, R Amini, M Douville-Fradet… - Open forum …, 2014 - academic.oup.com
Background. During peak weeks of seasonal influenza epidemics, severe respiratory
infections without laboratory confirmation are typically attributed to influenza. Methods. In this …
infections without laboratory confirmation are typically attributed to influenza. Methods. In this …
Pediatric trauma mortality by type of designated hospital in a mature inclusive trauma system
R Amini, A Lavoie, L Moore, MJ Sirois… - Journal of Emergencies …, 2011 - journals.lww.com
Background: Previous studies have shown divergent results regarding the survival of injured
children treated at pediatric trauma centers (PTC) and adult trauma centers (ATC). Aims: (1) …
children treated at pediatric trauma centers (PTC) and adult trauma centers (ATC). Aims: (1) …
A systematic literature review of the recombinant subunit herpes zoster vaccine use in immunocompromised 18–49 year old patients
Background The adjuvanted recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV) is indicated for prevention of
herpes zoster (HZ) in adults aged ≥50 years. Questions regarding the use of RZV in …
herpes zoster (HZ) in adults aged ≥50 years. Questions regarding the use of RZV in …
Evaluating trauma center process performance in an integrated trauma system with registry data
L Moore, A Lavoie, MJ Sirois, R Amini… - … , trauma, and shock, 2013 - journals.lww.com
Background: The evaluation of trauma center performance implies the use of indicators that
evaluate clinical processes. Despite the availability of routinely collected clinical data in most …
evaluate clinical processes. Despite the availability of routinely collected clinical data in most …
Mid-season estimates of influenza vaccine effectiveness against influenza A (H3N2) hospitalization in the elderly in Quebec, Canada, January 2015
R Gilca, DM Skowronski, M Douville-Fradet, R Amini… - PLoS …, 2015 - journals.plos.org
Background The 2014/15 influenza season in Canada was characterized by an early
epidemic due to vaccine-mismatched influenza A(H3N2) viruses, disproportionately affecting …
epidemic due to vaccine-mismatched influenza A(H3N2) viruses, disproportionately affecting …
The changing epidemiology of meningococcal disease in Quebec, Canada, 1991–2011: potential implications of emergence of new strains
R Gilca, G Deceuninck, B Lefebvre, R Tsang, R Amini… - PloS one, 2012 - journals.plos.org
Background In order to inform meningococcal disease prevention strategies, we analysed the
epidemiology of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) in the province of Quebec, Canada…
epidemiology of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD) in the province of Quebec, Canada…
Respiratory syncytial virus contributes to more severe respiratory morbidity than influenza in children< 2 years during seasonal influenza peaks
Purpose To compare the frequency and the severity of influenza and respiratory syncytial
viruses (RSV) infections among children < 24 months hospitalized with respiratory symptoms. …
viruses (RSV) infections among children < 24 months hospitalized with respiratory symptoms. …
Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of vaccination against herpes zoster in Canada: a modelling study
…, Z Zhou, C Sauvageau, P DeWals, V Gilca, R Amini… - Cmaj, 2019 - Can Med Assoc
BACKGROUND: Two vaccines against herpes zoster are currently authorized for use in
Canada: the recombinant subunit zoster vaccine and live attenuated zoster vaccine. We …
Canada: the recombinant subunit zoster vaccine and live attenuated zoster vaccine. We …
[HTML][HTML] The Changing Landscape of Respiratory Viruses Contributing to Hospitalizations in Quebec, Canada: Results From an Active Hospital-Based Surveillance …
Background A comprehensive description of the combined effect of SARS-CoV-2 and
respiratory viruses other than SARS-CoV-2 (ORVs) on acute respiratory infection (ARI) …
respiratory viruses other than SARS-CoV-2 (ORVs) on acute respiratory infection (ARI) …
Influenza Hospitalization Burden by Subtype, Age, Comorbidity, and Vaccination Status: 2012–2013 to 2018–2019 Seasons, Quebec, Canada
…, CA Guay, DM Skowronski, R Amini… - Clinical Infectious …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Background Influenza immunization programs aim to reduce the risk and burden of severe
outcomes. To inform optimal program strategies, we monitored influenza hospitalizations over …
outcomes. To inform optimal program strategies, we monitored influenza hospitalizations over …
