Cutaneous leishmaniasis in Switzerland: first experience with species-specific treatment (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Different species of the genus Leishmania can cause cutaneous (CL) and mucosal leishmaniasis (ML). PCR-based tests allow a rapid diagnosis and determination of the species, thereby enablin
Use of lower gastrointestinal endoscopy and fecal occult blood test in the 2007 Swiss health interview survey respondents aged 50 years and older (Publications)
Background and study aims: Colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence ranks third among all cancers in Switzerland. Screening the general population could decrease CRC incidence and mortality. The aim of this
Paralemmin-1 is expressed in lymphatic endothelial cells and modulates cell migration, cell maturation and tumor lymphangiogenesis (Publications)
The lymphatic system, the network of lymphatic vessels and lymphoid organs, maintains the body fluid balance and ensures the immunological surveillance of the body. In the adult organism, the de novo
Disposition of mefloquine and enpiroline is highly influenced by a chronic <em>Schistosoma mansoni</em> infection (Publications)
Chronic Schistosoma mansoni infections lead to severe tissue destructions of the gut wall and liver and can influence drug disposition. This study aimed to investigate the impact of a chronic S. manso
Amino ozonides exhibit in vitro activity against <em>Echinococcus multilocularis</em> metacestodes (Publications)
Artemisinin is an antimalarial sesquiterpene lactone that contains a 1,2,4-trioxane heterocycle. Dihydroartemisinin and artesunate demonstrated activity against Echinococcus multilocularis metacestode
Reduced neurobehavioral impairment from sleep deprivation in older adults: contribution of adenosinergic mechanisms (Publications)
A night without sleep is followed by enhanced sleepiness, increased low-frequency activity in the waking EEG, and reduced vigilant attention. The magnitude of these changes is highly variable among he