Point-of-care ultrasound: a useful diagnostic tool in Africa (Publications)
In resource limited settings with limited tests and diagnostic tools, most of diagnoses are based on clinical findings, and patients are managed empirically, e.g. with anti-tuberculosis drugs. This ar
Whole genome sequencing and spatial analysis identifies recent tuberculosis transmission hotspots in Ghana (Publications)
Whole genome sequencing (WGS) is progressively being used to investigate the transmission dynamics of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC). We used WGS analysis to resolve traditional genotype cl
The epidemiology of <em>Plasmodium falciparum </em>and <em>Plasmodium vivax</em> in East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea, pre- and... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: In the past decade, national malaria control efforts in Papua New Guinea (PNG) have received renewed support, facilitating nationwide distribution of free long-lasting insecticidal nets (L
Low serum DHEA-S is associated with impaired lung function in women (Publications)
Background: Emerging evidence suggests that androgens and estrogens have a role in respiratory health, but it is largely unknown whether levels of these hormones can affect lung function in adults fro
Regular physical activity levels and incidence of restrictive spirometry pattern: a longitudinal analysis of two population-based cohorts (Publications)
A restrictive spirometry pattern is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Whether practicing regular physical activity protects against this pattern has never been studied. We estimated the as
Impact of hand hygiene intervention: a comparative study in health care facilities in Dodoma region, Tanzania using WHO methodology (Publications)
Background: Compliance with guidelines on hand hygiene (HH) is pivotal to prevent and control health-care associated infections and contributes to mitigating antimicrobial resistance. A baseline asses
Varying universal health coverage policy implementation states: exploring the process and lessons learned from a national health insurance pilot site (Publications)
Background Worldwide efforts have increased to understand what works in policy implementation, for whom and under what circumstances (context) are health policies useful and effective. All countries a
Nutrition as an etiological factor causing diseases in endangered huemul deer (Publications)
OBJECTIVES: Distinct diseases prevent endangered huemul deer (Hippocamelus bisulcus) recovery. Fundamental etiological factors include nutriments, a mayor component of habitat quality. Undernutrition
