Genetic variability and consequence of <em>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</em> lineage 3 in Kampala-Uganda (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Limited data existed exclusively describing Mycobacterium tuberculosis lineage 3 (MTB-L3), sub-lineages, and clinical manifestations in Kampala, Uganda. This study sought to elucidate the
A multiplex qPCR approach for detection of <em>pfhrp2 </em>and <em>pfhrp3</em> gene deletions in multiple strain infections of <em>Plasmodium... (Publications)
The rapid and accurate diagnosis of Plasmodium falciparum malaria infection is an essential factor in malaria control. Currently, malaria diagnosis in the field depends heavily on using rapid diagnost
Regional differences and trends in breast cancer surgical procedures and their relation to socioeconomic disparities and screening patterns (Publications)
BackgroundImportant regional disparities in patterns of care in breast cancer have recently been described. In Switzerland,nationwide data on hospitalisations have been collected since 1998. They have
Asymptomatic <em>Plasmodium</em> infection and glycemic control in adults: results from a population-based survey in south-central Côte d'Ivoire (Publications)
AIMS: We investigated the cross-sectional associations of Plasmodium infection (PI) with fasting glucose (FG) and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in malaria-endemic south-central Cote d'Ivoire. METHODS: W
Perspective of asylum-seeking caregivers on the quality of care provided by a Swiss paediatric hospital: a qualitative study (Publications)
OBJECTIVES: This study investigated the perspective of asylum-seeking caregivers on the quality of healthcare delivered to their children in a qualitative in-depth interview study. The health of asylu
Mediators of gender effects on depression among cardiovascular disease patients in Palestine (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Among patients suffering from coronary heart disease (CHD) and comorbid depression, women experience a higher burden compared to men. Little is known on the characteristics that differenti