Long-term effects of ambient air pollution on lung function: a review (Publications)
Lung function is an important measure of respiratory health and a predictor of cardiorespiratory morbidity and mortality. Over the past 2 decades, more than 50 publications have investigated long-term
The genome of the heartworm, <em>Dirofilaria immitis</em>, reveals drug and vaccine targets (Publications)
The heartworm Dirofilaria immitis is an important parasite of dogs. Transmitted by mosquitoes in warmer climatic zones, it is spreading across southern Europe and the Americas at an alarming pace. The
Antitrypanosomal activity of 1,2-dihydroquinolin-6-ols and their ester derivatives (Publications)
The current chemotherapy for second stage human African trypanosomiasis is unsatisfactory. A synthetic optimization study based on the lead antitrypanosomal compound 1,2-dihydro-2,2,4-trimethylquinoli
A prediction model for personal radio frequency electromagnetic field exposure (Publications)
Radio frequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMF) in our daily life are caused by numerous sources such as fixed site transmitters (e.g. mobile phone base stations) or indoor devices (e.g. cordless phon
Genotyping of <em>Plasmodium falciparum</em> infections by PCR: a comparative multicentre study (Publications)
Genetic diversity of malaria parasites represents a major issue in understanding several aspects of malaria infection and disease. Genotyping of Plasmodium falciparum infections with polymerase chain
Quantification of diarrhea risk related to wastewater contact in Thailand (Publications)
Wastewater reuse contributes to closing the nutrient recycling loop as a sustainable way of managing water resources. Bangkok has over a thousand man-made drainage and irrigation canals for such purpo
Successful treatment of acute mountain sickness with dexamethasone (Publications)
A double blind, randomised, placebo controlled trial of treatment with dexamethasone for acute mountain sickness was performed in the Capanna "Regina Margherita" at an altitude of 4559 m in the Alps V
Antimicrobial prophylaxis to prevent surgical site infections in a rural sub-Saharan hospital (Publications)
A prospective cohort study was performed to collect baseline data concerning surgical site infections (SSIs) and antimicrobial prophylaxis (AMP) in a remote sub-Saharan district hospital. The SSI rate
