<em>Trypanosoma cruzi</em> STIB980: a TcI strain for drug discovery and reverse genetics (Publications)
Since the first published genome sequence of Trypanosoma cruzi in 2005, there have been tremendous technological advances in genomics, reverse genetics, and assay development for this elusive pathogen
Global, regional, and national burden of diabetes from 1990 to 2021, with projections of prevalence to 2050: a systematic analysis for the Global... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Diabetes is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, and affects people regardless of country, age group, or sex. Using the most recent evidentiary and analytical frame
COVID-19 screening in low resource settings using artificial intelligence for chest radiographs and point-of-care blood tests (Publications)
Artificial intelligence (AI) systems for detection of COVID-19 using chest X-Ray (CXR) imaging and point-of-care blood tests were applied to data from four low resource African settings. The performan
Care cascades for hypertension in low-income settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis (Publications)
Objective: High blood pressure is the leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease. The hypertension care cascade (HCC) is increasingly being used to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions. Thi
Spoligotype analysis of <em>Mycobacterium bovis</em> isolates from cattle and assessment of zoonotic TB transmission among individuals working in... (Publications)
Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is a disease with impact on dairy productivity, as well as having the potential for zoonotic transmission. Understanding the genetic diversity of the disease agent Mycobacter
A scoping review of the health co-benefits of climate mitigation strategies in South America (Publications)
The accelerated production of greenhouse gases (GHG) due to human activity has led to unprecedented global warming, making climate mitigation strategies crucial for minimizing its impacts. South Ameri
Unusual manifestation of cystic mycetoma lesions: a case report (Publications)
KEY CLINICAL MESSAGE: This case presents an atypical cystic presentation of mycetoma without sinuses or discharge. Awareness of these variations is crucial for accurate diagnosis and timely interventi
<em>Trichuris muris</em> egg-hatching assay for anthelminthic drug discovery and characterization (Publications)
Trichuriasis is a neglected tropical disease widely distributed among tropical and sub-tropical areas and associated with poverty and lack of access to safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene. Exi
Molecular detection of Epstein-Barr virus among Sudanese patients diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis (Publications)
OBJECTIVES: Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) is the most common cause of hypothyroidism. The exact mechanism initiating the development of HT is not yet clear. This study aimed to investigate the correlat