Changes in healthcare utilization during the COVID-19 pandemic and potential causes : a cohort study from Switzerland (Publications)
Objectives: To describe the frequency of and reasons for changes in healthcare utilization in those requiring ongoing treatment, and to assess characteristics associated with change, during the second
Health system quality and COVID-19 vaccination: a cross-sectional analysis in 14 countries (Publications)
The social and behavioural determinants of COVID-19 vaccination have been described previously. However, little is known about how vaccinated people use and rate their health system. We used surveys c
The effects of radiofrequency electromagnetic fields exposure on tinnitus, migraine and non-specific symptoms in the general and working population: a... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Applications emitting radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMF; 100 kHz to 300 GHz) are widely used for communication (e.g. mobile phones), in medicine (diathermy) and in industry (RF
Digital support systems to improve child health and development in Peru: protocol for a randomized controlled trial (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Children living in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) are at greater risk for experiencing adversities that can undermine their health and early development. Recently launched digital
A digital health algorithm to guide antibiotic prescription in pediatric outpatient care: a cluster randomized controlled trial (Publications)
Excessive antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance are major global public health threats. We developed ePOCT+, a digital clinical decision support algorithm in combination with C-reactive protein
Development of WHO recommendations for the final phase of elimination and prevention of re-establishment of malaria (Publications)
The WHO recommends that all affected countries work toward the elimination of malaria, even those still experiencing a high burden of disease. However, malaria programs in the final phase of eliminati
A case for ongoing structural support to maximise infectious disease modelling efficiency for future public health emergencies: a modelling... (Publications)
This short communication reflects upon the challenges and recommendations of multiple COVID-19 modelling and data analytic groups that provided quantitative evidence to support health policy discussio
Incorporating data from multiple endpoints in the analysis of clinical trials: example from RSV vaccines (Publications)
BACKGROUND: To meet regulatory approval, interventions must demonstrate efficacy against a primary outcome in randomized clinical trials. However, when there are multiple clinically relevant outcomes,
Ten golden rules for optimal antibiotic use in hospital settings: the WARNING call to action (Publications)
Antibiotics are recognized widely for their benefits when used appropriately. However, they are often used inappropriately despite the importance of responsible use within good clinical practice. Effe
Facilitators and barriers to COVID-19 testing in community and clinical settings: lessons learned from Lesotho and Zambia (Publications)
The sudden emergence of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) had a devastating impact on health systems and population health globally. To combat the spread of COVID-19, countries enacted guideline
