Phytochemical study and antiprotozoal activity of compounds isolated from <em>Thalia geniculata</em> (Publications)
beta-sitosterol-3-O-beta-D-glucoside (2), stigmasterol (3), P-sitosterol (4), and geranylfarnesol (5). The structural elucidation was achieved using spectrometric methods and by comparison with the literature [...] falciparum, Trypanosoma rhodesiense, Trypanosoma cruzi, and Leishmania donovani. Geranylfarnesol (5) showed significant antiprotozoal activity against P. falciparum and L. donovani, with IC50 values of
Association of daily physical activity volume and intensity with COPD severity (Publications)
(N=25). Steps per day and times (min/day) spent passively, actively, walking (WLK, 0-5km/h), and fast walking (FWLK, > 5km/h) were analyzed. Total walking time (TWT) was computed. RESULTS: Times spent WLK
Long-term outcome after SARS-CoV-2 infection in healthcare workers: a single centre cohort study (Publications)
infected with SARS-CoV-2. RESULTS: Persistent symptoms at 3 and 12 months were reported by 26.5% and 13.5% of participants, respectively. Most commonly reported symptoms were fatigue, impaired sense of
Phytochemical study and antiprotozoal activity of compounds isolated from <em>Thalia geniculata</em> (Publications)
beta-sitosterol-3-O-beta-D-glucoside (2), stigmasterol (3), P-sitosterol (4), and geranylfarnesol (5). The structural elucidation was achieved using spectrometric methods and by comparison with the literature [...] falciparum, Trypanosoma rhodesiense, Trypanosoma cruzi, and Leishmania donovani. Geranylfarnesol (5) showed significant antiprotozoal activity against P. falciparum and L. donovani, with IC50 values of
Bisabololoxide derivatives from <em>Artemisia persica</em>, and determination of their absolute configurations by ECD (Publications)
moieties of 1-5 were established on the basis of (3)J(H-H) coupling constants and NOE difference spectra. Stereochemical correlation of the two rings, and assignment of absolute configuration of 1-5 were achieved
Saharan dust, particulate matter and cause-specific mortality: a case-crossover study in Barcelona (Spain) (Publications)
during Saharan and non-Saharan days in Barcelona, Spain.METHODS: We collected daily PM(1), PM(2.5-1) and PM(10-2.5) fractions, and cause-specific mortality (cardiovascular, respiratory and cerebrovascular)
<em>In vitro</em> screening of traditional South African malaria remedies against <em>Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense</em>, <em>Trypanosoma cruzi,... (Publications)
as well as SALVIA REPENS and MAYTENUS UNDATA against LEISHMANIA DONOVANI with IC (50)s of 5.4 microg/mL and 5.6 microg/mL, respectively. This screening is the starting point for a HPLC-based activity profiling
Association of daily physical activity volume and intensity with COPD severity (Publications)
(N=25). Steps per day and times (min/day) spent passively, actively, walking (WLK, 0-5km/h), and fast walking (FWLK, > 5km/h) were analyzed. Total walking time (TWT) was computed. RESULTS: Times spent WLK
<em>Ascaris lumbricoides</em> and <em>Trichuris trichiura</em> infections associated with wastewater and human excreta use in agriculture in Vietnam (Publications)
Cryptosporidium parvum 5% and Cyclospora cayetanensis 1%). People having close contact with polluted Nhue River water had a higher risk of helminth infections (odds ratio [OR]=1.5, 95% confidence interval [...] human excreta for application in the field had an increased risk for a T. trichiura infection (OR=1.5, 95% CI 1.0-2.3). In contrast, tap water use in households was a protective factor against any helminth [...] had generally lower prevalences (OR=0.8, 95% CI 0.6-1.0), participants...
Long-lasting insecticidal net (LLIN) ownership, use and cost of implementation after a mass distribution campaign in Kasai Occidental Province,... (Publications)
with the door-to-door (92.5% [95% CI 90.2-94.4%] versus 85.2% [95% CI 78.5-90.0%]), while distribution strategy did not have a significant impact on LLIN use (69.6% [95% CI 63.1-75.5%] versus 65.7% [95% CI [...] Mass free distribution campaigns have been shown to rapidly increase LLIN ownership and use. Around 3.5 million LLINs were distributed free of charge in the Kasai Occidental Province in the Democratic Republic