Strategies and approaches to vector control in nine malaria-eliminating countries: a cross-case study analysis (Publications)
BACKGROUND: There has been progress towards malaria elimination in the last decade. In response, WHO launched the Global Technical Strategy (GTS), in which vector surveillance and control play importa
Malaria transmission dynamics surrounding the first nationwide long-lasting insecticidal net distribution in Papua New Guinea (Publications)
BACKGROUND: The major malaria vectors of Papua New Guinea exhibit heterogeneities in distribution, biting behaviour and malaria infection levels. Long-lasting, insecticide-treated nets (LLINs), distri
The time-course of protection of the RTS,S vaccine against malaria infections and clinical disease (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Recent publications have reported follow-up of the RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine candidate Phase III trials at 11 African sites for 32 months (or longer). This includes site- and time-specifi
A novel BACE inhibitor NB-360 shows a superior pharmacological profile and robust reduction of amyloid-beta and neuroinflammation in APP transgenic... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia, the number of affected individuals is rising, with significant impacts for healthcare systems. Current symptomatic treatments
Environmental and behavioural determinants of leptospirosis transmission: a systematic review (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Leptospirosis is one of the most widespread zoonotic diseases, which is of global medical and veterinary importance, and also a re-emerging infectious disease. The main tracks of transmiss
Childhood illness prevalence and health seeking behavior patterns in rural Tanzania (Publications)
INTRODUCTION: This paper identifies factors influencing differences in the prevalence of diarrhea, fever and acute respiratory infection (ARI), and health seeking behavior among caregivers of children
A single-nucleotide-polymorphism real-time PCR assay for genotyping of <em>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</em> complex in peri-urban Kampala (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Accurate and high-throughput genotyping of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) may be important for understanding the epidemiology and pathogenesis of tuberculosis (TB). In this stud