Effect of age and gender on the vertical cup-to-disc ratio in a normotensive population (Publications)
Background: Evaluation of the optic disc is an important clinical practice among eyecare practitioners. Inter-observer variability makes it difficult to establish a clear conclusion regarding the esti
Incidence rate and risk factors for developing active tuberculosis among people living with HIV in Georgia 2019-2020 cohort (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among people with HIV (PHIV) globally. Our study is the first to evaluate TB incidence and its risk factors among PHIV in th
Optimising HIV spending in 12 eastern European and central Asian countries: a modelling study (Publications)
BACKGROUND: The eastern European and central Asian (EECA) region has the fastest growing HIV epidemic globally. We aimed to identify how HIV resources could be allocated for maximum health impact. MET
Reflex Xpert MTB/XDR testing of residual rifampicin-resistant specimens: a clinical laboratory-based diagnostic accuracy and feasibility study in... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization-approved Xpert MTB/XDR test detects Mycobacterium tuberculosis and resistance to isoniazid, fluoroquinolones, ethionamide, and injectable drugs directly in sp
A three-stage model for innovation adoption in health systems: insights from the health promotion and system strengthening project in Tanzania (Publications)
We explored the outcomes and challenges encountered during a 12-year collaborative development endeavor in Tanzania, focused on enhancing the healthcare system. The Health Promotion and System Strengt
Comprehensive Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research (CCQR): reporting guideline for global health qualitative research methods (Publications)
Globally, the demand for qualitative research has risen, driven by the health sector's need for in-depth investigation of complex issues behind any phenomenon that may be inadequately comprehended and
Horses' cardiovascular and glucocorticoid responses to equine-assisted therapy with women with intellectual disability: an exploratory study (Publications)
Research on equine-assisted therapy (EAT) has primarily been centered on human health. Relatively few studies have addressed the impact of EAT on horses. This study sought to monitor four experienced
One Health as a potential platform to rescue the neglected fruit trees in Yucatan, Mexico (Publications)
Neglected and underutilized species of plants (NUS) have been identified by the Food and Agriculture Organization as valuable resources for fighting poverty, hunger and malnutrition as they can help m
