Serum pentosidine in relation to obesity in patients with type 2 diabetes and healthy controls (Publications)
Pentosidine (PEN), a surrogate marker of advanced glycation end-product formation, reflects increased non-enzymatic cross-linking in bone collagen, which is thought to be an important determinant of b
Fecal carriage of ESBL-producing <em>E. coli </em>and genetic characterization in rural children and livestock in the Somali region, Ethiopia: a One... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: The emergence and spread of Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli pose significant challenges for treatment of infections globally. This challenge is exacerbat
Insights into the biology and insecticide susceptibility of the secondary malaria vector <em>Anopheles parensis</em> in an area with long-term use of... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: The Anopheles funestus group includes at least 11 sibling species, with Anopheles funestus Giles being the most studied and significant malaria vector. Other species, like Anopheles parens
Representation of authors and editors from countries with different human development indexes in the leading literature on tropical medicine: survey... (Publications)
OBJECTIVE: To assess the current international representation of members of editorial and advisory boards and authors in the leading peer reviewed literature on tropical medicine. DESIGN: Systematic r
TKK130 is a 3-hydroxy-propanamidine (HPA) with potent antimalarial <em>in vivo</em> activity and a high barrier to resistance (Publications)
Malaria continues to pose a significant burden on populations in endemic areas and requires innovative treatment options. Here, we report the synthesis and preclinical evaluation of the novel 3-hydrox
Determinants of malaria infection among under five children in Gursum district of Somali region, eastern Ethiopia (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Despite significant efforts to control malaria infections in recent years, new infection rates continue to pose a major public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa, including Ethiopia. T
Breaking the dogma of intravenous treatment for infective endocarditis: a systematic review and meta-analysis (Publications)
Introduction: The treatment of infective endocarditis (IE) is based on long intravenous administration of antibiotics. This is still a hard-to-die dogma. Throughout the years, different researchers ha
Global, regional, and national stillbirths at 20 weeks' gestation or longer in 204 countries and territories, 1990-2021: findings from the Global... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Stillbirth is a devastating and often avoidable adverse pregnancy outcome. Monitoring stillbirth levels and trends-in a comprehensive manner that leaves no one uncounted-is imperative for
Trends and levels of the global, regional, and national burden of appendicitis between 1990 and 2021: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Appendicitis is a common surgical emergency that poses a large clinical and economic burden. Understanding the global burden of appendicitis is crucial for evaluating unmet needs and imple
Economic evaluation of nine intersectoral strategies to improve youth mental health and alleviate financial burden in Colombia using system dynamics... (Publications)
OBJECTIVES: Limited evidence exists for strategic actions in improving the youth population-level mental health, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. This study investigates the health an
