Santé sexuelle: variabilités en Suisse et en Europe (Publications)
Sexual Health is interrelated with both, sex and gender, through its biological dimension, its connection with cultural conventions, and its impact on women's health. Reproductive factors are presente
Integrative pathway genomics of lung function and airflow obstruction (Publications)
Chronic respiratory disorders are important contributors to the global burden of disease. Genome-wide association studies (GWASs) of lung function measures have identified several trait-associated loc
Common SIRT1 variants modify the effect of abdominal adipose tissue on aging-related lung function decline (Publications)
Lung function is an independent predictor of mortality and serves as an aging marker in never smokers. The protein sirtuin-1 of gene SIRT1 has profound anti-inflammatory effects and regulates metaboli
Premature atrial contractions in the general population: frequency and risk factors (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Premature atrial contractions (PACs) are independent predictors of atrial fibrillation, stroke and death. However, little is known about PAC frequency in the general population and its ass
Land use regression models for crustal and traffic-related PM2.5 constituents in four areas of the SAPALDIA study (Publications)
Many studies have documented adverse health effects of long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5), but there is still limited knowledge regarding the causal relationship between specific so
