Efficacy and safety of albendazole alone versus albendazole in combination with ivermectin for the treatment of <em>Trichuris trichiura</em>... (Publications)
necessary to evaluate the performance of the combination before introducing it on a larger scale. This open-label, randomized controlled superiority trial in two Ugandan primary schools enrolled eligible 6-
Merck Open Global Health Library <em>in vitro</em> screening against <em>Schistosoma mansoni </em>identified two new substances with antischistosomal... (Publications)
PZQ due to its frequent use. METHODS: To identify potential alternative drugs for repurposing, the Open Global Health Library (OGHL) was screened in vitro, using two different screening workflows at two
The quality of OpenStreetMap food-related point-of-interest data for use in epidemiological research (Publications)
We assessed the quality of food-related OpenStreetMap (OSM) data in urban areas of five European countries. We calculated agreement statistics between point-of-interests (POIs) from OSM and from Google
A pyridyl-furan series developed from the Open Global Health Library block red blood cell invasion and protein trafficking in <em>Plasmodium... (Publications)
discover new drug targets and to develop new medicines against these targets. We therefore screened the Open Global Health Library of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, of 250 compounds against the asexual blood
Resistance-informed versus empirical management of viraemia in children and adolescents with HIV in Lesotho and Tanzania (GIVE MOVE trial): a... (Publications)
little access to GRT. METHODS: The Genotype-Informed Versus Empirical Management of Viremia (GIVE MOVE) open-label, parallel-group randomised controlled trial enrolled children and adolescents with HIV between
New Swiss TPH Headquarters Opened in Allschwil (News)
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Nüssli-Kaiser, officially opened the building. “Swiss TPH is an outstanding institution in the Swiss research and education landscape,” said State Secretary Martina Hirayama in her opening address. “The institute
Thousands of Visitors Attended Swiss TPH Open House in Allschwil - The Former "Tropeli" Celebrates its 80th Anniversary (News)
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The Swiss TPH Open House offered people of all ages a unique insight into the world of global health. With lectures, activities and games, Swiss TPH scientists and experts showed visitors how the institute
SMSs as an alternative to provider-delivered care for unhealthy alcohol use: study protocol for <em>Leseli</em>, an open-label randomised controlled... (Publications)
use (as detailed by the primary and secondary outcomes below). METHODS: This is a two-arm randomised open-label multicentre superiority trial. Participants allocated to mhGAP-Standard receive 4 in-person
The impact of home-installed growth charts and small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements (SQ-LNS) on child growth in Zambia: a four-arm parallel... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Childhood stunting remains common in many low-income settings and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality, as well as impaired child development. METHODS: The main objective o
Open Source Health Insurance Initiative at DayOne Conference (News)
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presented OpenIMIS and worked with participants to further shape the initiative. Comprehensive health insurance solutions OpenIMIS (Insurance Management Information System) is the first and only open source [...] join voluntary schemes." said Helen Prytherch, Head of the Health Systems Support Unit at Swiss TPH. "OpenIMIS provides a solution by improving the management of insurances through efficient processes, high
