Effects of pyrethroid resistance on the cost effectiveness of a mass distribution of long-lasting insecticidal nets: a modelling study (Publications)
BACKGROUND: The effectiveness of insecticide-treated nets in preventing malaria is threatened by developing resistance against pyrethroids. Little is known about how strongly this affects the effectiv
Gender differences in disordered eating and weight dissatisfaction in Swiss adults: which factors matter? (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Research results from large, national population-based studies investigating gender differences in weight dissatisfaction and disordered eating across the adult life span are still limited
An efficient system to generate monoclonal antibodies against membrane-associated proteins by immunisation with antigen-expressing mammalian cells (Publications)
ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: The generation of monoclonal antibodies specific for protein antigens usually depends on purified recombinant protein for both immunisation and hybridoma screening. Purification
A new rapid diagnostic test for detection of anti-<em>Schistosoma mansoni</em> and anti-<em>Schistosoma haematobium</em> antibodies (Publications)
ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Parasitological methods are widely used for the diagnosis of schistosomiasis. However, they are insensitive, particularly in areas of low endemicity, and labour-intensive. Immuno
Efficacy and safety of praziquantel in preschool-aged children in an area co-endemic for <em>Schistosoma mansoni</em> and <em>S. haematobium</em> (Publications)
BACKGROUND: In sub-Saharan Africa the recommended strategy to control schistosomiasis is preventive chemotherapy. Emphasis is placed on school-aged children, but in high endemicity areas, preschool-ag