The effect of iron-fortified complementary food and intermittent preventive treatment of malaria on anaemia in 12- to 36-month-old children: a... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Iron deficiency (ID) and malaria co-exist in tropical regions and both contribute to high rates of anaemia in young children. It is unclear whether iron fortification combined with intermi
Improvements in physical and mental domains of quality of life by anti-ischaemic drug and revascularisation treatment in elderly men and women with... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: The severity of angina is related to a reduction in global quality of life (QoL), which may be improved by anti-ischaemic treatment. It is not known, however, whether improvements relate o
Effect of amoxicillin-clavulanate in clinically diagnosed acute rhinosinusitis: a placebo-controlled, double-blind, randomized trial in general... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Acute rhinosinusitis is one of the most common reasons for prescribing antibiotics in primary care. However, it is not clear whether antibiotics improve the outcome for patients with clini
Auswirkungen von Luftschadstoffen auf die Atemwege von Kleinkindern (Publications)
A one year study on a random sample of 1225 Swiss children aged 0-5 years was conducted in four different areas (two urban, one suburban and one rural) of Switzerland to investigate the relationship b
Stonefish envenomation: a lucky outcome (Publications)
Stonefish are one of the most intriguing examples of a perilous marine inhabitant. Equipped with a sophisticated defence mechanism, 13 dorsal spines armed with one of the most toxic fish venoms, again
Secondhand Smoke and Health-Related Quality of Life in Never Smokers: Results From the SAPALDIA Cohort Study 2 (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Although secondhand smoke (SHS) has been linked with various respiratory conditions and symptoms, its association with health-related quality of life (HRQOL) is unknown. METHODS: A cross-s