Identification of <em>Campylobacter fetus</em> by fluorescence<em> in situ</em> hybridization (FISH) (Publications)
Two new DNA FISH-probes for Campylobacter fetus were designed, in silico checked for cross-reactions and successfully evaluated in a multi-centric approach with 41 Campylobacter fetus isolates includi
Understanding the concept and importance of the health research system in Palestine: a qualitative study (Publications)
BACKGROUND: The importance of a health research system (HRS), namely an instrument for developing and enabling health systems, is increasing, particularly in developing countries. Assessing the percep
Malaria infection in mosquitoes decreases the personal protection offered by permethrin-treated bednets (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Insecticides targeting adult mosquitoes are the main way of controlling malaria. They work not only by killing mosquitoes, but also by repelling and irritating them. Indeed their repellent
Epiisopilosine alkaloid has activity against <em>Schistosoma mansoni</em> in mice without acute toxicity (Publications)
Schistosomiasis is a disease caused by parasites of the genus Schistosoma, currently affecting more than 200 million people. Among the various species of this parasite that infect humans, S. mansoni i
Effectiveness of a chlorhexidine dressing on silver-coated external ventricular drain associated colonization/infection - a prospective single-blinded... (Publications)
Background: Observational studies have shown that dressings containing chlorhexidine gluconate (CHX) lower the incidence external ventricular drain (EVD) associated infections (EVDAI). This prospectiv
Associations between dietary patterns and post-bronchodilation lung function in the SAPALDIA cohort (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is not restricted to smokers. Dietary habits may contribute to the disease occurrence. Epidemiological studies point to a protective effect of
Training in youth-friendly service provision improves nurses' competency level in the Great Lakes Region (Publications)
OBJECTIVES: This survey investigates whether relevant training and availability of guidelines improve self-reported competencies of nurses in the provision of youth-friendly sexual and reproductive he
Reasons for and frequency of end-of-life hospital admissions: General Practitioners’ perspective on reducing end-of-life hospital referrals (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Many palliative care patients are admitted to hospital shortly before death even though the acute hospital setting is not considered ideal for end-of-life care (EOLC). OBJECTIVES: This stu
