Understanding the human, parasite, vector and environmental interactions driving residual malaria transmission in Papua New Guinea (Projects)
https://www.swisstph.ch/de/projects/project-detail/project/understanding-the-human-parasite-vector-and-environmental-interactions-driving-residual-malaria-transmission-in-papua-new-guinea
locations in order to validate a routine system for identifying focal areas of transmission. Understanding the extent of local heterogeneity in malaria transmission and the its driving factors is critical [...] infection to assess the magnitude of residual malaria at the time of study, studying the Anopheles vectors to characterize local vector abundance, composition and behaviour, invetsigating the mosquito-human [...] which human, vector and/or parasite behaviour/characteristics are the most...
Diabetes prevalence and associated factors in the adult population aged 25–64 in the Humbo districts of Woliata Zone (Publications)
Ethiopia, particularly in drought-stricken areas, is limited. The goal of this study is to find out how common diabetes is and what variables contribute to it in the middle-aged population. From January to February [...] multivariable logistic regression. The findings demonstrated the need for implementing educational public policies to encourage population behavior changes in order to prevent and control diabetes. [...] The burden of disease caused by NCDs is quickly growing in emerging...
Diabetes prevalence and associated factors in the adult population aged 25–64 in the Humbo districts of Woliata Zone (Publications)
Ethiopia, particularly in drought-stricken areas, is limited. The goal of this study is to find out how common diabetes is and what variables contribute to it in the middle-aged population. From January to February [...] multivariable logistic regression. The findings demonstrated the need for implementing educational public policies to encourage population behavior changes in order to prevent and control diabetes. [...] The burden of disease caused by NCDs is quickly growing in emerging...
Validity of the 1984 interim guidelines on airborne ultrasound and gaps in the current knowledge (Publications)
isms not covered in the guidelines. The analysis of the available evidence showed that the biological endpoints that form the basis of the guidelines are relevant to health and the guidelines provide limits [...] we considered (a) within the context of ultrasound exposure the relevance to health of the biological endpoints/mechanisms listed in the IRPA guidelines, (b) the validity of the exposure limits, and (c) [...] limits of exposure based on the evidence that was available at the time....
Reinvestigation of the <em>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</em> genome annotation by comparison to the genome of a related fungus: <em>Ashbya gossypii</em> (Publications)
cerevisiae and for which no homolog can be detected in A. gossypii should be regarded as spurious. CONCLUSIONS: Although, the S. cerevisiae genome is rightly considered as one of the most accurately sequenced [...] BACKGROUND: The recently sequenced genome of the filamentous fungus Ashbya gossypii revealed remarkable similarities to that of the budding yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae both at the level of homology [...] homology and synteny (conservation of gene order). Thus, it became possible...
Reinvestigation of the <em>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</em> genome annotation by comparison to the genome of a related fungus: <em>Ashbya gossypii</em> (Publications)
cerevisiae and for which no homolog can be detected in A. gossypii should be regarded as spurious. CONCLUSIONS: Although, the S. cerevisiae genome is rightly considered as one of the most accurately sequenced [...] BACKGROUND: The recently sequenced genome of the filamentous fungus Ashbya gossypii revealed remarkable similarities to that of the budding yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae both at the level of homology [...] homology and synteny (conservation of gene order). Thus, it became possible...
The beauty of disease modelling (Page)
https://www.swisstph.ch/de/impact-stories/the-beauty-of-disease-modelling
mathematical representations of the disease to simulate what might happen for a range of different questions. The value of modelling here is not just estimating the impact of the malaria vaccine or a single [...] diseases to reduce burden, for example with vaccines. The WHO just recommended the widespread use of the malaria vaccine RTS,S: can you talk a bit about this development and the journey to get to this point [...] and their impact on the population as well as understanding mechanisms of...
In Focus: Helena Greter investigates parasites in snails, livestock and humans in the Sahel (Page)
https://www.swisstph.ch/de/impact-stories/in-focus-helena-greter-investigates-parasites-in-snails-livestock-and-humans-in-the-sahel
topics. Helena Greter visited Chad for the first time in 2010 – together with Jakob Zinsstag. The life of the nomads impressed her from the very beginning. It is in the nature of her curiosity that she gets [...] water of the lake is fundamental for everyday life and is used for agriculture, livestock breeding, fishing and also as drinking water. But contact with the water can transmit parasites that make humans and [...] acceptance of these interventions is greater when the people affected by...
A brief history of selected malaria vaccine and medical interventions pursued by the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute and partners,... (Publications)
Its aim is to highlight the above-mentioned transformation by focusing on selected malaria research-cum-action interventions during the crucial period of the 1990s, which were tailored to the social-ecological [...] social-ecological settings where the disease was endemic. In order for this transformation to be successful, we intend to emphasise the importance of (i) having a fundamental understanding of local transmission; [...] In order to be successful in global health today, all the...
A brief history of selected malaria vaccine and medical interventions pursued by the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute and partners,... (Publications)
Its aim is to highlight the above-mentioned transformation by focusing on selected malaria research-cum-action interventions during the crucial period of the 1990s, which were tailored to the social-ecological [...] social-ecological settings where the disease was endemic. In order for this transformation to be successful, we intend to emphasise the importance of (i) having a fundamental understanding of local transmission; [...] In order to be successful in global health today, all the...
