Publications

1. Khalil JG, Nassr A, Diehn FE, Campeau NG, Atkinson JL, Sia IG, Hanna A. Thoracolumbosacral spinal subdural abscess: magnetic resonance imaging appearance and limited surgical management. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 2013 Jun 1; 38(13):E844-7. 2306769
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2. Virk A, Mandrekar J, Berbari EF, Boyce TG, Fischer PR, Kasten MJ, Orenstein R, Rosenblatt JE, Sampathkumar P, Sia I, Springer D, Witzig TE. A randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled trial of an oral synbiotic (AKSB) for prevention of travelers' diarrhea. J Travel Med. 2013 Mar-Apr; 20(2):88-94. Epub 2013 Jan 25. 2313446
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3. Formea CM, Mohamed AA, Hassan A, Osman A, Weis, JA, Sia IG, Wieland ML. Cultural and linguistic enhancement of surveys through community-based participatory research. Progress in Community Health Partnerships: Research, Education, and Action, in press. 2013. 2330380
   
4. Hawley NC, Wieland ML, Weis JA, Sia IG. Perceived impact of human subjects protection training on community partners in community based participatory research. Progress in Community Health Partnerships. 2013; In Press. 2317479
   
5. Wieland ML, Nelson J, Palmer T, O'Hara C, Weis JA, Nigon JA, Sia IG. Evaluation of a tuberculosis education video among immigrants and refugees at an adult education center: a community-based participatory approach. J Health Commun. 2013; 18(3):343-53. Epub 2012 Dec 13. 2290402
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6. Mohamed AA, Hassan AM, Weis JA, Sia IG, Wieland ML. Physical Activity among Somali Men in Minnesota: Barriers, Facilitators and Recommendations American Journal of Men's Health. 2013; In Press. 2315508
   
7. Wieland ML, Weis JA, Palmer T, Goodson M, Loth S, Omer F, Abbenyi A, Krucker K, Edens K, Sia IG. Physical activity and nutrition among immigrant and refugee women: a community-based participatory research approach. Womens Health Issues. 2012 Mar; 22(2):e225-32. Epub 2011 Dec 11. 2228920
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8. Wieland ML, Weis JA, Yawn BP, Sullivan SM, Millington KL, Smith CM, Bertram S, Nigon JA, Sia IG. Perceptions of tuberculosis among immigrants and refugees at an adult education center: a community-based participatory research approach. J Immigr Minor Health. 2012 Feb; 14(1):14-22. 2115552
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9. Amico KL, Wieland ML, Weis JA, Sullivan SM, Nigon JA, Sia IG. Capacity building through focus group training in community-based participatory research. Educ Health (Abingdon). 2011 Dec; 24(3):638. Epub 2011 Dec 04. 2110784
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10. Wieland ML, Weis JA, Olney MW, Aleman M, Sullivan S, Millington K, O'Hara C, Nigon JA, Sia IG. Screening for tuberculosis at an adult education center: results of a community-based participatory process. Am J Public Health. 2011 Jul; 101(7):1264-7. 2170011
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11. Sia IG, Wieland ML. Current concepts in the management of tuberculosis. Mayo Clin Proc. 2011 Apr; 86(4):348-61. 2150704
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12. El Helou OC, Berbari EF, Lahr BD, Eckel-Passow JE, Razonable RR, Sia IG, Virk A, Walker RC, Steckelberg JM, Wilson WR, Hanssen AD, Osmon DR. Efficacy and safety of rifampin containing regimen for staphylococcal prosthetic joint infections treated with debridement and retention. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis. 2010 Aug; 29(8):961-7. Epub 2010 May 27. 2002050
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13. Sia IG, Orillaza RB, St Sauver JL, Quelapio ID, Lahr BD, Alcaneses RS, Wilson WR, Cockerill FR, Balane GI, Mangubat NV, Wengenack NL, Tupasi TE. Tuberculosis attributed to household contacts in the Philippines. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2010 Jan; 14(1):122-5. 1977238
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14. El Atrouni WI, Knoll BM, Lahr BD, Eckel-Passow JE, Sia IG, Baddour LM. Temporal trends in the incidence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia in Olmsted County, Minnesota, 1998 to 2005: a population-based study. Clin Infect Dis. 2009 Dec 15; 49(12):e130-8. 1972838
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15. Berbari EF, Marculescu C, Sia I, Lahr BD, Hanssen AD, Steckelberg JM, Gullerud R, Osmon DR. Culture-negative prosthetic joint infection. Clin Infect Dis. 2007 Nov 1; 45(9):1113-9. Epub 2007 Sep 26. 1841334
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16. Eid AJ, Berbari EF, Sia IG, Wengenack NL, Osmon DR, Razonable RR. Prosthetic joint infection due to rapidly growing mycobacteria: report of 8 cases and review of the literature. Clin Infect Dis. 2007 Sep 15; 45(6):687-94. Epub 2007 Aug 13. 1837106
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17. Sia IG, Berbari EF. Infection and musculoskeletal conditions: Osteomyelitis. Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol. 2006 Dec; 20(6):1065-81. 1802148
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18. Anaissie EJ, Segal BH, Graybill JR, Arndt C, Perfect JR, Kleinberg M, Pappas P, Benjamin D, Rubin R, Aberg JA, Adderson EE, Adler-Shohet FC, Akan H, Akova M, Almyroudis NG, Alexander BD, Andes D, Arrieta A, Baddley JW, Barron MA, Belzberg H, Boucher HW, Clinical research in the lay press: irresponsible journalism raises a huge dose of doubt. Clin Infect Dis. 2006 Oct 15; 43(8):1031-9. Epub 2006 Sep 13. 1818613
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19. Sia IG, Berbari EF, Karchmer AW. Prosthetic joint infections. Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2005 Dec; 19(4):885-914. 1739981
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20. Jump SM, Sauver JL, Weaver AL, Bagniewski SM, Wilson JW, Huskins WC, Aksamit TR, Brutinel WM, Scalcini MC, Sia IG, Correa AG, McCoy K, Boyce TG. Incidence of tuberculosis in Olmsted County, Minnesota, 1990-2001. Mayo Clin Proc. 2004 Sep; 79(9):1119-23. 1663518
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21. Uslan DZ, Sia IG. African tick-bite fever. Mayo Clin Proc. 2004 Aug; 79(8):1007. 1657417
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22. Rho JP, Sia IG, Crum BA, Dekutoski MB, Trousdale RT. Linezolid-associated peripheral neuropathy. Mayo Clin Proc. 2004 Jul; 79(7):927-30. 1653713
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23. Salazar-Vergara RM, Sia IG, Tupasi TE, Alcaneses MR, Orillaza RB, Co V, Quelapio MI, Beltran G, Legaspi JD, Rostrata MP, Tecson ME, Corpuz ML. Tuberculosis infection and disease in children living in households of Filipino patients with tuberculosis: a preliminary report. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2003 Dec; 7(12 Suppl 3):S494-500. 1429350
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24. Paya CV, Wilson JA, Espy MJ, Sia IG, DeBernardi MJ, Smith TF, Patel R, Jenkins G, Harmsen WS, Vanness DJ, Wiesner RH. Preemptive use of oral ganciclovir to prevent cytomegalovirus infection in liver transplant patients: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial. J Infect Dis. 2002 Apr 1; 185(7):854-60. Epub 2002 Mar 19. 1315323
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25. Mutabingwa TK, Maxwell CA, Sia IG, Msuya FH, Mkongewa S, Vannithone S, Curtis J, Curtis CF. A trial of proguanil-dapsone in comparison with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine for the clearance of Plasmodium falciparum infections in Tanzania. Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg. 2001 Jul-Aug; 95(4):433-8. 1215585
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26. Sia IG, Wilson JA, Groettum CM, Espy MJ, Smith TF, Paya CV. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA load predicts relapsing CMV infection after solid organ transplantation. J Infect Dis. 2000 Feb; 181(2):717-20. 1012627
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27. Sia IG, Wilson JA, Espy MJ, Paya CV, Smith TF. Evaluation of the COBAS AMPLICOR CMV MONITOR test for detection of viral DNA in specimens taken from patients after liver transplantation. J Clin Microbiol. 2000 Feb; 38(2):600-6. 128457
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28. Sia IG, Patel R. New strategies for prevention and therapy of cytomegalovirus infection and disease in solid-organ transplant recipients. Clin Microbiol Rev. 2000 Jan; 13(1):83-121, table of contents. 127177
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29. Mendez JC, Sia IG, Tau KR, Espy MJ, Smith TF, Chou S, Paya CV. Novel mutation in the CMV UL97 gene associated with resistance to ganciclovir therapy. Transplantation. 1999 Mar 15; 67(5):755-7. 110516
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30. Sia IG, Paya CV. Infectious complications following renal transplantation. Surg Clin North Am. 1998 Feb; 78(1):95-112. 103897
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31. Sia IG, Navarra STV, Judan EA, Buenviaje MB. Tuberculin test reactivity in a rural community. Phil J Intern Med. 1994; 32:48-52. 1215582
    
32. Sia IG, Malaviya AN, Navarra STV, Torralba TP. SLE-related symptoms and ANA positivity in a rural Filipino community. Phil J Intern Med. 1994; 32:1-5. 1215583
    
33. Navarra STV, Sia IG, Torralba TP. Pregnancy in systemic lupus erythematosus in a group of Filipino women. Phil J Intern Med. 1994; 32:51-60. 1215584
    
34. Sia IG, Lim R, Sy F, Young-Garcia A, Tan AE, Tan A, Tung V, Estrada D. Basic life support: knowledge and skills (an assessment of the Santo Tomas University Hospital health care personnel). Santo Tomas J Med. 1988; 37:36-41. 1215581