<em>Wolbachia</em> bacteria in <em>Mansonella perstans</em> isolates from patients infected in different geographical areas: a pilot study from the... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Mansonella perstans is a vector-borne filarial parasite widely endemic in sub-Saharan Africa, with sporadic cases in Latin America. Infection is often overlooked; treatment is not standard
Prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection and treatment eligibility in Lesotho, Southern Africa: a population-based cross-sectional study with... (Publications)
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: There is no data on hepatitis B virus (HBV) prevalence and treatment eligibility among the general population in Lesotho. We aimed to determine the prevalence of HBV infection in
Economic burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and post-tuberculosis sequelae in low- and middle-income countries: a database compiled from... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and tuberculosis (TB) impose a substantial economic burden globally. This systematic review summarised the evidence on the costs of COPD, inclu
High-resolution spatial prediction of anemia risk among children aged 6 to 59 months in low- and middle-income countries (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Anemia, a severe condition among children associated with adverse health effects such as impaired growth, limited physical and cognitive development, and increased mortality risk, remains
Investigating the enablers and barriers for hypertension control in Dakar: a qualitative system effectiveness study (Publications)
OBJECTIVE: Cardiovascular disease is the main cause of death worldwide. The leading risk factor, hypertension, is a major public health issue in Senegal, putting the health system under pressure. This
In-depth, high-throughput analysis of BcR IG clonality and diversity levels in immune repertoires (Publications)
The advent of high-throughput sequencing technologies revolutionized the analysis of immune repertoires, allowing a much more detailed characterization in both qualitative and quantitative terms. This
Assessing the impact of antimicrobial resistance policies on antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance-associated mortality in children and adults... (Publications)
INTRODUCTION: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a major threat to global health security today. In recent years, many low and middle-income countries (LMICs) have implemented policies to optimise a
Determinants of access to primary healthcare for formerly incarcerated women transitioning into the community: a systematic review of the literature (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Women with a history of incarceration experience significantly poorer health outcomes and encounter barriers to accessing healthcare, both during incarceration and after release. These cha
Dissecting structural requirements of leucinostatin a derivatives for antiprotozoal activity and mammalian toxicity (Publications)
Lefleuganan, a clinical stage drug candidate for the treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis, is a synthetic nonapeptide inspired by the natural antimicrobial peptide leucinostatin A, exhibiting excellen
Burnout, depression, and stress in emergency department nurses and physicians and the impact on private and work life: a systematic review (Publications)
Objectives: In today's fast-paced world, work-related stress is a prevalent problem, particularly among health care professionals in high-pressure environments such as emergency departments (EDs). Thi
