Is zidovudine first line therapy virologically comparable to tenofovir in resource-limited settings? (Publications)
OBJECTIVE: To compare virologic success between adult patients on tenofovir (TDF) and zidovudine (AZT)-containing first-line anti-retroviral (ART) regimens in 10 rural clinics in Lesotho, Southern Afr
The potential of food fortification to add micronutrients in young children and women of reproductive age - findings from a cross-sectional survey in... (Publications)
Poor micronutrient intakes are a major contributing factor to the high burden of micronutrient deficiencies in Cote d'Ivoire. Large-scale food fortification is considered a cost-effective approach to
Comparison of sensitivity and faecal egg counts of mini-FLOTAC using fixed stool samples and Kato-Katz technique for the diagnosis of <em>Schistosoma... (Publications)
Accurate diagnostic tools for human helminthiasis are crucial for improved patient management and evaluation of community-based intervention studies. However, the diagnosis of intestinal schistosomias
Regular family breakfast was associated with children's overweight and parental education: results from the ENERGY cross-sectional study (Publications)
INTRODUCTION: This study aims to assess (i) the prevalence of having regular family breakfast, lunch, dinner (i.e. 5-7days/week together with their family) among 10-12year olds in Europe, (ii) the ass
Discovery and characterization of ACT-451840: an antimalarial drug with a novel mechanism of action (Publications)
More than 40 % of the world's population is at risk of being infected with malaria. Most malaria cases occur in the countries of sub-Saharan Africa, Central and South America, and Asia. Resistance to
Effect of sanitation and water treatment on intestinal protozoa infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Pathogenic intestinal protozoa infections are responsible for substantial mortality and morbidity, particularly in settings where people lack improved sanitation and safe drinking water. W
Sociocultural determinants of anticipated oral cholera vaccine acceptance in three African settings: a meta-analytic approach (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Controlling cholera remains a significant challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa. In areas where access to safe water and sanitation are limited, oral cholera vaccine (OCV) can save lives. Establ
Correcting India's chronic shortage of drug inspectors to ensure the production and distribution of safe, high-quality medicines (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Good drug regulation requires an effective system for monitoring and inspection of manufacturing and sales units. In India, despite widespread agreement on this principle, ongoing shortage
Characterization of novel antimalarial compound ACT-451840: preclinical assessment of activity and dose-efficacy modeling (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Artemisinin resistance observed in Southeast Asia threatens the continued use of artemisinin-based combination therapy in endemic countries. Additionally, the diversity of chemical mode of
