Effects of school-based physical activity and multi-micronutrient supplementation intervention on growth, health and well-being of schoolchildren in... (Publications)
micronutrient status, body composition, infections with soil-transmitted helminths, Schistosoma mansoni, malaria, inflammatory and cardiovascular health risk markers, cognitive function, health-related quality
Wayanin and guaijaverin, two active metabolites found in a <em>Psidium acutangulum</em> Mart. ex DC (syn. P. persoonii McVaugh) (Myrtaceae)... (Publications)
tree used by the Wayana Amerindians from the Upper-Maroni in French Guiana for the treatment of malaria. AIM OF THE STUDY: In a previous study, we highlighted the in vitro antiplasmodial, antioxidant and
Global, regional, and national life expectancy, all-cause mortality, and cause-specific mortality for 249 causes of death, 1980-2015: a systematic... (Publications)
gains largely attributable to decreases in mortality rates due to HIV/AIDS (42.1%, 39.1-44.6), malaria (43.1%, 34.7-51.8), neonatal preterm birth complications (29.8%, 24.8-34.9), and maternal disorders [...] throughout sub-Saharan Africa, with observed YLLs far exceeding expected YLLs for countries in which malaria or HIV/AIDS remained the leading causes of early death. INTERPRETATION: At the global scale, age-specific
Promoting Well-Being through the Life Course (Page)
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(NTDs) and combines research, education and services. Our work includes drug development against malaria, helminths, and protozoa, validation of approaches and tools, and capacity building with a focus [...] for Epidemiology and Control of Helminth Infections and for Modelling, Monitoring and Training for Malaria Control and Elimination . Swiss TPH also addresses a variety of aspects related to water, sanitation
Global, regional, and national life expectancy, all-cause mortality, and cause-specific mortality for 249 causes of death, 1980-2015: a systematic... (Publications)
gains largely attributable to decreases in mortality rates due to HIV/AIDS (42.1%, 39.1-44.6), malaria (43.1%, 34.7-51.8), neonatal preterm birth complications (29.8%, 24.8-34.9), and maternal disorders [...] throughout sub-Saharan Africa, with observed YLLs far exceeding expected YLLs for countries in which malaria or HIV/AIDS remained the leading causes of early death. INTERPRETATION: At the global scale, age-specific
Virtual Event Series | Swiss TPH (Page)
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infections harder to treat. Among the most prevalent diseases affected by AMR are tuberculosis and malaria. Surveillance, easy identification and early response to resistant microbes is crucial in the fight [...] this virtual session, we will review the current AMR situation specifically for tuberculosis and malaria and discuss new diagnostics, up-and-coming technologies and international collaborations to deal [...] of Zurich 11:10 AMR in HIV, Alex Ntamatungiro, Ifakara Health Institute,...
MSc in Epidemiology | Study at Swiss TPH (Page)
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harm to humans? How global climate change affects health? And how we can best protect children from malaria? The Specialized Master's degree programme in Epidemiology at the University of Basel is run by the
Assessing the Potential Health Impact of Omicron (Page)
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transmission model for COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic, building on its experience in malaria modelling. “Our OpenCOVID transmission model provides timely guidance to decision-makers on the potential
Single blinded semi-field evaluation of MAÏA® topical repellent ointment compared to unformulated 20% DEET against <em>Anopheles gambiae</em>,... (Publications)
topical repellent ointment containing 15% DEET, MAIA((R)) compared to 20% DEET in ethanol using malaria and dengue mosquito vectors in Bagamoyo Tanzania. METHODS: Fully balanced 3 x 3 Latin square design
The consequences of declining population access to insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) on net use patterns and physical degradation of nets after 22... (Publications)
further reduces ITN lifespan. School-age children that commonly harbour gametocytes that mediate malaria transmission are compelled to sleep under unserviceable nets, crowd under nets or remain uncovered
