High-frequency changes in pilin glycosylation patterns during <em>Neisseria meningitidis</em> serogroup a meningitis outbreaks in the African... (Publications)
In the meningitis belt of sub-Saharan Africa, there are cyclic meningococcal epidemics that coincide with clonal waves of Neisseria meningitidis carriage and invasive disease. In the framework of long
Association of sociocultural stressors with bipolar disorder onset in Puerto Rican youth growing up as members of a minoritized ethnic group: results... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: The development of bipolar disorder is currently explained by a complex interaction of genetic and environmental factors. Less is known regarding the influence of sociocultural factors. Th
"It is difficult for us to treat their pain": health professionals' perceptions of Somali pastoralists in the context of pain management: a conceptual... (Publications)
Pain is one of the most neglected areas of care in sub-Saharan Africa. Access to adequate pain management is important, especially in marginalised populations, such as pastoralists. Little is known ab
Diminishing benefits of urban living for children and adolescents' growth and development (Publications)
Optimal growth and development in childhood and adolescence is crucial for lifelong health and well-being(1-6). Here we used data from 2,325 population-based studies, with measurements of height and w
The first case of <em>Fusarium falciforme</em> eumycetoma in Sudan and an extensive literature review about treatment worldwide (Publications)
Eumycetoma is an infectious disease caused by various fungal pathogens. The disease is characterised by black and pale-yellowish grain discharge. In this communication, we report a case of eumycetoma
A roadmap for using DHIS2 data to track progress in key health indicators in the Global South: experience from sub-Saharan Africa (Publications)
High quality health data as collected by health management information systems (HMIS) is an important building block of national health systems. District Health Information System 2 (DHIS2) software i
Time series analysis of survival and oviposition cycle duration of <em>Anopheles funestus</em> (Giles) in Mozambique (Publications)
Background Survival and gonotrophic cycle duration are important determinants of the vectorial capacity of malaria vectors but there are a limited number of approaches to estimate these quantities fro
Forensic DNA analysis of mixed mosquito blood meals: STR profiling for human identification (Publications)
Mosquito vectors captured at a crime scene are forensically valuable since they feed on human blood, and hence, human DNA can be recovered to help identify the victim and/or the suspect. This study in
The cumulative impacts of droughts and N deposition on Norway spruce (<em>Picea abies</em>) in Switzerland based on 37 years of forest monitoring (Publications)
Norway spruce is one of the most important tree species in Central Europe, however, it is facing major problems with recent droughts. In this study we present 37 years (1985-2022) of long-term forest
When parasites stray from the path: a curious case of ectopic cutaneous <em>Schistosoma haematobium</em> (Publications)
This case report highlights an unusual manifestation of schistosomiasis, where a chronic cutaneous lesion was observed much later in the disease course. The diagnosis was made after laboratory investi
