A prospective, open-label, randomized trial of doxycycline versus azithromycin for the treatment of uncomplicated murine typhus (Publications)
Background: Murine typhus, or infection with Rickettsia typhi, is a global but neglected disease without randomised clinical trials to guide antibiotic therapy. Doxycycline is commonly used but withou
Adverse impact of nocturnal transportation noise on glucose regulation in healthy young adults: effect of different noise scenarios (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Epidemiological evidence indicates an association between transportation noise exposure and a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Sleep disturbances are thought to be one of the mec
The contribution of livestock to urban resilience: the case of Bamako, Mali (Publications)
Urban livestock keeping is increasing in many sub-Saharan African cities, but detailed contextual information on its extent, challenges, and potential is limited. A cross-sectional household study was
Efficacy and safety of ivermectin against <em>Trichuris trichiura </em>in preschool- and school-aged children: a randomized controlled dose-finding... (Publications)
Background: Although trichuriasis affects millions of children worldwide, recommended drugs lack efficacy and new treatment options are urgently needed. Ivermectin has promising potential to complemen
Spatial and temporal variability of personal environmental exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields in children in Europe (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMF) has rapidly increased and little is known about exposure levels in children. This study describes personal RF-EMF environmental e
The effect of human interaction on guinea pig behavior in animal-assisted therapy (Publications)
Guinea pigs are included in various animal-assisted interventions (AAIs), but no research has been published to date on behavioral changes in guinea pigs interacting with humans. The goal of this stud
Travel Apps: applications et sites web en médecine des voyages (Publications)
Advancements in technology have led to the development of medical applications (Apps) and websites. Their use is especially relevant in the field of travel medicine, be it for travelers before their t