Evaluating health systems strengthening interventions in low-income and middle-income countries: are we asking the right questions? (Publications)
In recent years, there have been several calls for rigorous health policy and systems research to inform efforts to strengthen health systems (HS) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), includin
Evaluation of the recursive model approach for estimating particulate matter infiltration efficiencies using continuous light scattering data (Publications)
Quantifying particulate matter (PM) infiltration efficiencies (F(inf)) in individual homes is an important part of PM exposure assessment because individuals spend the majority of time indoors. While
Erfahrungen mit dem Tuberkulin TIne-Test bei Reihenuntersuchungen (Publications)
During the past year the tuberculin tine test, frequently used in Switzerland to indicate tuberculin allergy, was again the subject of controversy. A retrospective study analysed results of tuberculin
Antiplasmodial lanostanes from the <em>Ganoderma lucidum</em> mushroom (Publications)
In a screen of 880 extracts from plants and fungi for antiplasmodial, antitrypanosomal, and leishmanicidal activity, an ethyl acetate extract of the mushroom Ganoderma lucidum showed antiplasmodial ac
Access to specialized pediatric cancer care in Switzerland (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Specialized pediatric cancer centers (PCCs) are thought to be essential to obtain state-of-the-art care for children and adolescents. We determined the proportion of childhood cancer patie
Mapping how information about childhood vaccination is communicated in two regions of Cameroon: what is done and where are the gaps? (Publications)
BACKGROUND: The 'Communicate to vaccinate' (COMMVAC) project builds research evidence for improving communication with parents and communities about childhood vaccinations in low- and middle-income co
