Healthy aging: comparative analysis of local perception and diet in two health districts of Côte d'Ivoire and Japan (Publications)
Context: Good health and longevity depend on dynamic interactions between biological, social, psychological, and environmental factors. Aging is globally a big challenge, particularly with the demogra
Temporal and wash-out studies identify medicines for malaria venture pathogen box compounds with fast-acting activity against both <em>Trypanosoma... (Publications)
Chagas disease caused by the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi is endemic to 21 countries in the Americas, effects approximately 6 million people and on average results in 12,000 deaths annually. Human Afri
Long-term persistence of antibodies after diphtheria/tetanus vaccination in immunosuppressed patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases and healthy... (Publications)
Many vaccines demonstrate high effectiveness for years. This prospective multicentre study was conducted in Switzerland to assess the long-term persistence of antibodies to the diphtheria/tetanus (dT)
eHealth and economic benefits of secondary education in the context of poverty: evidence from Burkina Faso (Publications)
Even though formal education is considered a key determinant of individual well-being globally, enrollment in secondary schooling remains low in many low- and middle-income countries, suggesting that
An index of access to essential infrastructure to identify where physical distancing is impossible (Publications)
To identify areas at highest risk of infectious disease transmission in Africa, we develop a physical distancing index (PDI) based on the share of households without access to private toilets, water,
Effect of short-term exposure to ambient nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter on repeated lung function measures in infancy: a South African birth... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: The developing lung is highly susceptible to environmental toxicants, with both short- and long-term exposure to ambient air pollutants linked to early childhood effects. This study assess
Efficacy of drugs against clonorchiasis and opisthorchiasis: a systematic review and network meta-analysis (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Clonorchis sinensis, Opisthorchis viverrini, and Opisthorchis felineus are the three most important human liver fluke species in the Opisthorchiidae family, infecting approximately 25 mill
TB-PRACTECAL: study protocol for a randomised, controlled, open-label, phase II-III trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of regimens containing... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Globally rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis disease affects around 460,000 people each year. Currently recommended regimens are 9-24 months duration, have poor efficacy and carry significan
