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Sandy Finkelstein
Researcher at The Scarborough Hospital
Publications - 2
Citations - 1142
Sandy Finkelstein is an academic researcher from The Scarborough Hospital. The author has contributed to research in topics: Infection control & Influenza A virus. The author has an hindex of 2, co-authored 2 publications receiving 1097 citations.
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Identification of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome in Canada
Susan M. Poutanen,Susan M. Poutanen,Donald E. Low,Bonnie Henry,Sandy Finkelstein,David Rose,Karen Green,Raymond Tellier,Raymond Tellier,Ryan Draker,Dena Adachi,Melissa Ayers,Adrienne K. Chan,Danuta M. Skowronski,Irving E. Salit,Andrew E. Simor,Arthur S. Slutsky,Patrick Doyle,Mel Krajden,Martin Petric,Robert C. Brunham,Allison McGeer +21 more
TL;DR: SARS appears to be of viral origin, with patterns suggesting droplet or contact transmission, and the role of human metapneumovirus, a novel coronavirus, or both requires further investigation.
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When should a diagnosis of influenza be considered in adults requiring intensive care unit admission? Results of population-based active surveillance in Toronto
Stefan P. Kuster,Kevin Katz,Kevin Katz,Joanne Blair,James P. Downey,Steven J. Drews,Sandy Finkelstein,Rob Fowler,Rob Fowler,Karen Green,Jonathan B. Gubbay,Kazi Hassan,Stephen E. Lapinsky,Stephen E. Lapinsky,Tony Mazzulli,Tony Mazzulli,Donna McRitchie,Donna McRitchie,Janos Pataki,Agron Plevneshi,Jeff Powis,David Rose,Alicia Sarabia,Carmine Simone,Andrew E. Simor,Andrew E. Simor,Allison McGeer,Allison McGeer +27 more
TL;DR: Influenza testing, empiric antiviral therapy and empiric infection control precautions should be considered in those patients who are admitted during influenza season with a diagnosis of pneumonia or respiratory infection and are either febrile or admitted during weeks of peak influenza activity.