The past and future of tuberculosis research (Publications)
Renewed efforts in tuberculosis (TB) research have led to important new insights into the biology and epidemiology of this devastating disease. Yet, in the face of the modern epidemics of HIV/AIDS, di
The influence of host and bacterial genotype on the development of disseminated disease with <em>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</em> (Publications)
The factors that govern the development of tuberculosis disease are incompletely understood. We hypothesized that some strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis) are more capable of causi
Chlorination disinfection by-products and risk of congenital anomalies in England and Wales (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Increased risk of various congenital anomalies has been reported to be associated with trihalomethane (THM) exposure in the water supply. OBJECTIVES: We conducted a registry-based study to
Retail sector distribution chains for malaria treatment in the developing world: a review of the literature (Publications)
BACKGROUND: In many low-income countries, the retail sector plays an important role in the treatment of malaria and is increasingly being considered as a channel for improving medicine availability. R
Tetanus immunisation in geriatric patients with accidental wounds: how much is needed? (Publications)
OBJECTIVE: In the industrialised world, the elderly carry the highest risk for tetanus. This prospective serological study was performed to evaluate the reliability of tetanus immunisation histories a
Comparative analysis of two methods for measuring sales volumes during malaria medicine outlet surveys (Publications)
BACKGROUND: There is increased interest in using commercial providers for improving access to quality malaria treatment. Understanding their current role is an essential first step, notably in terms o
