Michael R Skeels
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 10875166 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Michael R Skeels |
| PRENOMES | Michael R |
| SOBRENOME | Skeels |
| ASSINATURA | SKEELS M R |
| AFILIAÇÕES | Portland State University |
| VERIFICADO | Não |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 8 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 22 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 8 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 1982 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 1990 |
| ÍNDICE H | 3 |
Public health implications of the microbial pesticide Bacillus thuringiensis
Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki (B.t.-k) is a microbial pesticide which has been widely used for over 30 years. Its safety for a human population living in sprayed areas has never been tested. Surveillance for human infections caused by B.t.-k among Lane County, Oregon residents was conducted during two seasons of aerial B.t.-k spraying for gypsy moth control. Bacillus isolates from cultures obtained for routine clinical purposes were tested…
A survey of state regulation of testing for drugs of abuse outside of licensed (accredited) clinical laboratories
We surveyed all 50 states to find out if testing for drugs of abuse outside of clinical laboratories was regulated. In 14 states such regulations existed or were contemplated. Eight additional states indicated that regulatory language does not restrict their oversight of such testing. Content of the regulations is described for each of these 22 states
Cryptosporidium infection in Oregon public health clinic patients 1985-88
To evaluate the utility of statewide laboratory Cryptosporidium surveillance, we screened stools from all 5,256 patients evaluated at local health departments for parasitic disease from January 1985 through June 1988. Fifty-seven patients (1.1 percent) were found to have Cryptosporidium. Seasonal peaks in positivity were observed in the spring, summer, and early autumn months. In children, younger age was associated with higher positivity rate of…
HIV testing in prisoners
We studied 977 newly incarcerated Oregon inmates to compare voluntary versus mandatory human immunodeficiency virus antibody (HIVAb) testing in the prison setting. All inmates were offered HIVAb counseling and testing. Blood drawn for routine syphilis serology from those who declined this offer was also tested for HIVAb after personal identifiers had been removed. Only 1.2 percent (12) prisoners were HIV positive. However, 62.5 percent (611) inma…
Computerized surveillance of errors in newborn screening practice
We describe the use and early results of the Oregon Public Health Laboratory computer to monitor hospital and practitioner compliance with state newborn screening recommendations. The system tracks five major categories of screening practice in which 21 types of errors affecting screening test quality have been identified. Our initial pilot study examined computer generated data for 23,717 specimens submitted by 116 Oregon birthing facilities ove…
Screening for coinfection with Cryptosporidium and Giardia in Oregon public health clinic patients
During 1984, we screened 1,710 local public health clinic patients for Giardia and Cryptosporidium. Six patients (0.35 per cent) were positive for Cryptosporidium, and 214 (12.5 per cent) were positive for Giardia. One patient was positive for both parasites. In contrast to other reported studies, no evidence was found for an association between the two parasites (odds ratio = 1.39, 95 per cent CI 0.16, 11.8). The apparent prevalence of Cryptospo…
Incidence of hepatitis B in the penitentiary of New Mexico
A study was conducted to determine the incidence of hepatitis B (HB) in a prison population. Forty-seven per cent of 455 male prisoners had evidence of past HB infection. HB seropositivity was most strongly correlated with: 1) a history of IV drug abuse; 2) age; 3) total time in any prison; and 4) race. During a one-year study period there were no clinical cases of HB in the prison and the seroconversion rate was 0.8 per cent among prisoners stil…
Intestinal parasitosis among Southeast Asian immigrants in New Mexico
Results of an intestinal parasite survey of 776 Southeast Asian immigrants in New Mexico are presented. Parasites were found in 71.8 per cent of the patients; 44.3 per cent were multiply infected. Twenty different parasites were identified, some of which are not common in the United States
Incidence of hepatitis B in the penitentiary of New Mexico
A study was conducted to determine the incidence of hepatitis B (HB) in a prison population. Forty-seven per cent of 455 male prisoners had evidence of past HB infection. HB seropositivity was most strongly correlated with: 1) a history of IV drug abuse; 2) age; 3) total time in any prison; and 4) race. During a one-year study period there were no clinical cases of HB in the prison and the seroconversion rate was 0.8 per cent among prisoners stil…
HIV testing in prisoners
We studied 977 newly incarcerated Oregon inmates to compare voluntary versus mandatory human immunodeficiency virus antibody (HIVAb) testing in the prison setting. All inmates were offered HIVAb counseling and testing. Blood drawn for routine syphilis serology from those who declined this offer was also tested for HIVAb after personal identifiers had been removed. Only 1.2 percent (12) prisoners were HIV positive. However, 62.5 percent (611) inma…
Screening for coinfection with Cryptosporidium and Giardia in Oregon public health clinic patients
During 1984, we screened 1,710 local public health clinic patients for Giardia and Cryptosporidium. Six patients (0.35 per cent) were positive for Cryptosporidium, and 214 (12.5 per cent) were positive for Giardia. One patient was positive for both parasites. In contrast to other reported studies, no evidence was found for an association between the two parasites (odds ratio = 1.39, 95 per cent CI 0.16, 11.8). The apparent prevalence of Cryptospo…
Intestinal parasitosis among Southeast Asian immigrants in New Mexico
Results of an intestinal parasite survey of 776 Southeast Asian immigrants in New Mexico are presented. Parasites were found in 71.8 per cent of the patients; 44.3 per cent were multiply infected. Twenty different parasites were identified, some of which are not common in the United States
Cryptosporidium infection in Oregon public health clinic patients 1985-88
To evaluate the utility of statewide laboratory Cryptosporidium surveillance, we screened stools from all 5,256 patients evaluated at local health departments for parasitic disease from January 1985 through June 1988. Fifty-seven patients (1.1 percent) were found to have Cryptosporidium. Seasonal peaks in positivity were observed in the spring, summer, and early autumn months. In children, younger age was associated with higher positivity rate of…
Public health implications of the microbial pesticide Bacillus thuringiensis
Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki (B.t.-k) is a microbial pesticide which has been widely used for over 30 years. Its safety for a human population living in sprayed areas has never been tested. Surveillance for human infections caused by B.t.-k among Lane County, Oregon residents was conducted during two seasons of aerial B.t.-k spraying for gypsy moth control. Bacillus isolates from cultures obtained for routine clinical purposes were tested…
Intestinal parasitosis among Southeast Asian immigrants in New Mexico
Results of an intestinal parasite survey of 776 Southeast Asian immigrants in New Mexico are presented. Parasites were found in 71.8 per cent of the patients; 44.3 per cent were multiply infected. Twenty different parasites were identified, some of which are not common in the United States
Incidence of hepatitis B in the penitentiary of New Mexico
A study was conducted to determine the incidence of hepatitis B (HB) in a prison population. Forty-seven per cent of 455 male prisoners had evidence of past HB infection. HB seropositivity was most strongly correlated with: 1) a history of IV drug abuse; 2) age; 3) total time in any prison; and 4) race. During a one-year study period there were no clinical cases of HB in the prison and the seroconversion rate was 0.8 per cent among prisoners stil…
Screening for coinfection with Cryptosporidium and Giardia in Oregon public health clinic patients
During 1984, we screened 1,710 local public health clinic patients for Giardia and Cryptosporidium. Six patients (0.35 per cent) were positive for Cryptosporidium, and 214 (12.5 per cent) were positive for Giardia. One patient was positive for both parasites. In contrast to other reported studies, no evidence was found for an association between the two parasites (odds ratio = 1.39, 95 per cent CI 0.16, 11.8). The apparent prevalence of Cryptospo…
Computerized surveillance of errors in newborn screening practice
We describe the use and early results of the Oregon Public Health Laboratory computer to monitor hospital and practitioner compliance with state newborn screening recommendations. The system tracks five major categories of screening practice in which 21 types of errors affecting screening test quality have been identified. Our initial pilot study examined computer generated data for 23,717 specimens submitted by 116 Oregon birthing facilities ove…
HIV testing in prisoners
We studied 977 newly incarcerated Oregon inmates to compare voluntary versus mandatory human immunodeficiency virus antibody (HIVAb) testing in the prison setting. All inmates were offered HIVAb counseling and testing. Blood drawn for routine syphilis serology from those who declined this offer was also tested for HIVAb after personal identifiers had been removed. Only 1.2 percent (12) prisoners were HIV positive. However, 62.5 percent (611) inma…
Public health implications of the microbial pesticide Bacillus thuringiensis
Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki (B.t.-k) is a microbial pesticide which has been widely used for over 30 years. Its safety for a human population living in sprayed areas has never been tested. Surveillance for human infections caused by B.t.-k among Lane County, Oregon residents was conducted during two seasons of aerial B.t.-k spraying for gypsy moth control. Bacillus isolates from cultures obtained for routine clinical purposes were tested…
A survey of state regulation of testing for drugs of abuse outside of licensed (accredited) clinical laboratories
We surveyed all 50 states to find out if testing for drugs of abuse outside of clinical laboratories was regulated. In 14 states such regulations existed or were contemplated. Eight additional states indicated that regulatory language does not restrict their oversight of such testing. Content of the regulations is described for each of these 22 states
Cryptosporidium infection in Oregon public health clinic patients 1985-88
To evaluate the utility of statewide laboratory Cryptosporidium surveillance, we screened stools from all 5,256 patients evaluated at local health departments for parasitic disease from January 1985 through June 1988. Fifty-seven patients (1.1 percent) were found to have Cryptosporidium. Seasonal peaks in positivity were observed in the spring, summer, and early autumn months. In children, younger age was associated with higher positivity rate of…
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