Browsing by Author "Hamilton, Carol D"
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A randomized controlled trial of standard versus intensified tuberculosis diagnostics on treatment decisions by physicians in Northern Tanzania.
Reddy, Elizabeth A; Njau, Boniface N; Morpeth, Susan C; Lancaster, Kathryn E; Tribble, Alison C; Maro, Venance P; Msuya, Levina J; ... (18 authors) (BMC Infect Dis, 2014-02-20)BACKGROUND: Routine tuberculosis culture remains unavailable in many high-burden areas, including Tanzania. This study sought to determine the impact of providing mycobacterial culture results over standard of care ... -
Potential economic viability of two proposed rifapentine-based regimens for treatment of latent tuberculosis infection.
Holland, David P; Sanders, Gillian D; Hamilton, Carol D; Stout, Jason E (PLoS One, 2011)RATIONALE: Rifapentine-based regimens for treating latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) are being considered for future clinical trials, but even if they prove effective, high drug costs may limit their economic viability. ... -
Strategies for treating latent multiple-drug resistant tuberculosis: a decision analysis.
Holland, David P; Sanders, Gillian D; Hamilton, Carol D; Stout, Jason E (PLoS One, 2012)BACKGROUND: The optimal treatment for latent multiple-drug resistant tuberculosis infection remains unclear. In anticipation of future clinical trials, we modeled the expected performance of six potential regimens for treatment ...