A community-randomised evaluation of the effect of IPTi on anti-malarial drug resistance in southern Tanzania (Publications)
Background: Intermittent Preventive Treatment in infants (IPTi) is the administration of sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) at 2, 3 and 9 months of age to prevent malaria. We investigated the influence o
Cord blood allergen-specific IgE is associated with reduced IFN-gamma production by cord blood cells: The Protection against Allergy-Study in Rural... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: It is currently discussed whether allergic sensitization may start in utero under the influence of the maternal immune system and environmental determinants. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the
Helminth parasites and hypobiosis of nematodes in N'Dama cattle during the dry season in The Gambia (Publications)
Three series of necropsies of cattle were performed, corresponding to early dry season, approximately 1 month after the last rains (November, n = 6), mid dry season (February, n = 6) and end dry seaso
Genetic pathways to glioblastoma: a population-based study (Publications)
We conducted a population-based study on glioblastomas in the Canton of Zurich, Switzerland (population, 1.16 million) to determine the frequency of major genetic alterations and their effect on patie
Public health risk assessment associated with heavy metal and arsenic exposure near an abandoned mine (Kirki, Greece) (Publications)
The 'Agios Philippos' lead-zinc mine in the Kirki region (NE Greece) is now closed, but its legacy of heavy metal contamination remains at the site. At present, management of the contaminated land is
Characterization of particulate matter emission from open burning of rice straw (Publications)
Emission from field burning of crop residue, a common practice in many parts of the world today, has potential effects on air quality, atmosphere and climate. This study provides a comprehensive size