Sleep problems and work injury types: a study of 180 patients in a Swiss emergency department (Publications)
INTRODUCTION: Sleep problems present a risk for work injuries and are a major occupational health concern worldwide. Knowledge about the influence of sleep problems on work injury patterns is limited.
Prevalence of acute mountain sickness at 3500 m within and between families: a prospective cohort study (Publications)
Abstract Kriemler, Susi, Flavia Burgi, Christian Wick, Birgit Wick, Melanie Keller, Urs Wiget, Christian Schindler, Beat A. Kaufmann, Malcolm Kohler, Konrad Bloch, and Hans-Peter Brunner-La Rocca. Pre
Relationship of physical activity with motor skills, aerobic fitness and body fat in preschool children: a cross-sectional and longitudinal study... (Publications)
Background:Adiposity, low aerobic fitness and low levels of activity are all associated with clustered cardiovascular disease risk in children and their high prevalence represents a major public healt
Impact socio-économique du déversement de déchets toxiques à Abidjan en 2006 à l'échelle des ménages = Socio-economic impact at the household level of... (Publications)
In August 2006, toxic wastes were discharged in the district of Abidjan, causing important health consequences in many households in the area. In order to appreciate the socio-economic impact of the c
Heart rate variability in association with frequent use of household sprays and scented products in SAPALDIA (Publications)
Background: Household cleaning products are associated with adverse respiratory health outcomes, but the cardiovascular health effects are largely unknown.Objective: We determined if long-term use of
Quality of life is associated with physical activity and fitness in cystic fibrosis (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Health-related and disease-specific quality of life (HRQoL) has been increasingly valued as relevant clinical parameter in cystic fibrosis (CF) clinical care and clinical trials. HRQoL mea
Risk factors for <em>Entamoeba histolytica</em> infection in an agricultural community in Hanam province, Vietnam (Publications)
ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Entamoeba histolytica is an important protozoan intestinal infection in resource-poor settings, including Vietnam. The study objective was to assess risk factors of E. histolytic