Déterminants sociaux de la santé en Suisse - comment le genre s'est perdu en chemin (Publications)
on of illnesses in the Swiss population, particularly by gender. Gender influences social position, living conditions as well as health behaviours over the life-course which all together influence health [...] a mere biological factor however hampers the implementation of specific interventions aiming at reducing health inequalities in the name of the social justice principle. [...] health policies and strategies tend to consider gender as a background factor, if not to omit its influence on...
Social participation in health: case studies from primary health care in Kosovo (Publications)
uses the consolidated framework of social participation and adapts it to Kosovo's primary healthcare context. We analysed the degrees of inclusiveness, intensity, and influence across three interventions, [...] platforms between service users and providers produce the most meaningful influence. The use of these mechanisms has a promise of increasing social participation in primary care settings in Kosovo. [...] BACKGROUND: Participation and inclusion of service users in health governance impact...
World Tuberculosis Day 2021 (Page)
https://www.swisstph.ch/de/impact-stories/world-tuberculosis-day-2021
remains one of the top infectious killers of humankind." Why are we still fighting TB today? The short answer is: because of a lack of political will and a lack of funding. The theme of this year's World [...] development of new vaccines. Related questions are how a previous infection influences the outcome of an infection by an unrelated strain of M. tuberculosis , and what the consequences of mixed infections [...] an Associate Professor and Head of Department of Medical Parasitology at...
Prophylaxe und Therapie der Malaria in der Praxis (Publications)
management.Many factors influence the malaria risk. Travel style, duration and season of travel, the transmitting anopheline mosquitoes, the causative Plasmodia and resistance of the parasites against [...] antimalarial drugs influence the recommendations. Malaria protection consists of various components. Exposure prophylaxis substantially reduces the risk of infection. Drugs for chemoprophylaxis and standby [...] among travelers. Different recommendations are confusing. This is partially due...
Prophylaxe und Therapie der Malaria in der Praxis (Publications)
management.Many factors influence the malaria risk. Travel style, duration and season of travel, the transmitting anopheline mosquitoes, the causative Plasmodia and resistance of the parasites against [...] antimalarial drugs influence the recommendations. Malaria protection consists of various components. Exposure prophylaxis substantially reduces the risk of infection. Drugs for chemoprophylaxis and standby [...] among travelers. Different recommendations are confusing. This is partially due...
Strategies to improve the medical device life cycle in Mexico (Publications)
political feasibility of these strategies. RESULTS: Central level government agencies, those with a relation to quality of care, were identified as most relevant stakeholders to influence the adaption and [...] crucial to achieve changes directed to improve outputs and outcomes of medical device life cycle and positively influence the quality of health care and the health system's performance. [...] OBJECTIVE: To analyze the role of stakeholders to three alternative strategies to improve...
Strategies to improve the medical device life cycle in Mexico (Publications)
political feasibility of these strategies. RESULTS: Central level government agencies, those with a relation to quality of care, were identified as most relevant stakeholders to influence the adaption and [...] crucial to achieve changes directed to improve outputs and outcomes of medical device life cycle and positively influence the quality of health care and the health system's performance. [...] OBJECTIVE: To analyze the role of stakeholders to three alternative strategies to improve...
More noise in the sustainability debate (Page)
https://www.swisstph.ch/de/impact-stories/more-noise-in-the-sustainability-debate
mentioned once. Noise influences practically all SDGs It is obvious, however, how relevant noise is in the context of most of SDGs: It is undisputed that noise increases the risk of stress-related conditions [...] low-noise tyres and road surfaces as well as lighter cars. In view of the unequal impact of noise pollution and the additional costs of quiet housing, noise is a key element in achieving less inequality [...] bodies and the police, which frequently concern noise perceived as senseless,...
Cord blood allergen-specific IgE is associated with reduced IFN-gamma production by cord blood cells: The Protection against Allergy-Study in Rural... (Publications)
production of IL-5, IFN-gamma, IL-10, and TNF-alpha. RESULTS: Allergen-specific IgE antibodies were detectable in 23.9% of newborns. Contamination with maternal serum was excluded by several means of analyses [...] BACKGROUND: It is currently discussed whether allergic sensitization may start in utero under the influence of the maternal immune system and environmental determinants. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the relationship [...] blood (CB) IgE levels, parental sensitization, CB cytokine...
Cord blood allergen-specific IgE is associated with reduced IFN-gamma production by cord blood cells: The Protection against Allergy-Study in Rural... (Publications)
production of IL-5, IFN-gamma, IL-10, and TNF-alpha. RESULTS: Allergen-specific IgE antibodies were detectable in 23.9% of newborns. Contamination with maternal serum was excluded by several means of analyses [...] BACKGROUND: It is currently discussed whether allergic sensitization may start in utero under the influence of the maternal immune system and environmental determinants. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the relationship [...] blood (CB) IgE levels, parental sensitization, CB cytokine...
