Evaluation of commercially available anthelminthics in laboratory models of human intestinal nematode infections (Publications)
moxidectin and abamectin being the most effective drugs against T. muris (ED50 values of 0.2 and 0.5 mg/kg, respectively). Laboratory models for soil-transmitted helminthiasis can assist characterizing
Prevalence of stunting and relationship between stunting and associated risk factors with academic achievement and cognitive function: a... (Publications)
African children living in marginalized communities. A cross-sectional sample of 1277 children (aged 5–12 years) was analyzed. Stunting was defined according to 2007 WHO growth references. Cognitive functioning
Structural basis of malaria RIFIN binding by LILRB1-containing antibodies (Publications)
another inhibitory receptor that binds to β2 microglobulin and RIFINs through their apical domains4,5. By screening plasma from a cohort of donors from Mali, we identified individuals with LILRB1-containing
Hand hygiene and face mask wearing practices for COVID-19 prevention: a non-intrusive observation of patrons of community convenience shops in Accra,... (Publications)
males. Of these, 653 (81.6%) wore face covering and 98 (12.3%) performed hand hygiene; with 92 (11.5%) adhering to both measures. Patrons who wore face mask appropriately were 578; comprising 299 (92.3%)
Parental cohabitation and breastfeeding outcomes among United States adolescent mothers (Publications)
increased odds of breastfeeding initiation compared to noncohabiting adolescent mothers (odds ratio [OR]: 1.5, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.08-2.16). After stratifying by race/ethnicity, both Hispanic and n
Occupational exposure assessment tools in Europe: a comprehensive inventory overview (Publications)
dusts and fibres (in 14 JEMs) being the most common types. Fewer JEMs covered organization of work (5) and biological factors (4). Dusts and fibres were also the most common exposures included in the databases
Genomic analyses of human adenoviruses unravel novel recombinant genotypes associated with severe infections in pediatric patients (Publications)
in causing severe infections in this study included HAdV species C genotypes (HAdV1, HAdV2, and HAdV5). Clustering of the HAdV whole-genome sequences of the severe and mild cases did not show any differences
Effects of a partially supervised conditioning program in cystic fibrosis: an international multicenter, randomized controlled trial (ACTIVATE-CF) (Publications)
control group compared with the intervention group (2.70% predicted [95% confidence interval, 0.13-5.26]; P = 0.04). The intervention group reported increased vigorous PA compared with the control group
Resilience of racial and ethnic minority older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic: the role of a prior disability prevention intervention (Publications)
randomized clinical trial (Positive Minds-Strong Bodies [PMSB]) conducted between May 25, 2015, and March 5, 2019. Participants were recontacted to assess symptoms of anxiety, depression, general distress, and
The footprint of human-induced climate change on heat-related deaths in the summer of 2022 in Switzerland (Publications)
confidence interval (95% eCI): 151–1068] due to heat between June and August 2022, corresponding to 3.5% of all-cause mortality. More importantly, we find that 60% of this burden (370 deaths [95% eCI: 133–644])