The epidemiology of HIV and HSV-2 infections among women participating in microbicide and vaccine feasibility studies in Northern Tanzania (Publications)
the 12-month visit was 86%. HIV and HSV-2 incidence rates were 3.7 (95% confidence interval, CI: 2.8,5.1) and 28.6 (95% CI: 23.5,35.0)/100 person-years, respectively. Women who were separated, divorced [...] 3 months were at higher HIV risk compared with women with 0-1 partner (aRR = 4.75; 95% CI: 2.10,10.8), while those who had reached secondary education or above were at lower risk of HSV-2 compared with
Efficacy of praziquantel against <em>Schistosoma mekongi </em>and <em>Opisthorchis viverrini</em>: a randomized, single-blinded dose-comparison trial (Publications)
prevalence of S. mekongi and O. viverrini were 87.8% and 98.9%, respectively. S. mekongi cure rates were 75.0% (95% confidence interval (CI): 56.6-88.5%) and 80.8% (95% CI: 60.6-93.4%) for 40 mg/kg and 75 mg/kg
Risk of intestinal parasitic infections in people with different exposures to wastewater and fecal sludge in Kampala, Uganda: a cross-rectional study (Publications)
whereas lowest point-prevalence was found in workers managing fecal sludge (35.8%). Hookworm was the predominant helminth species (27.8%). In urban farmers, the prevalence of Trichuris trichiura, Schistosoma
<em>In vitro </em>and <em>in vivo</em> drug interaction study of two lead combinations, oxantel pamoate plus albendazole and albendazole plus... (Publications)
le (IC50 = 3.8 muM) compared to the single drugs. In rats, mebendazole's area under the concentration-time curve (AUC) and maximal plasma concentration (Cmax) were augmented 3.5- and 2.8-fold, respectively
Cardiorespiratory hospitalisation and mortality reductions after smoking bans in Switzerland (Publications)
[CI)] -6.2 to 1.3%) for all ages and 5.5% (95% CI -10.8 to -0.2%) in adults 35-64 years old. Total mortality due to respiratory diseases decreased by 8.2% (95% CI -15.2 to -0.6%) over all ages, and chronic
Clinical and laboratory predictors of death in African children with features of severe malaria: a systematic review and meta-analysis (Publications)
83, 95% CI 3.11-7.5), hypoglycemia (4.59, 95% CI 2.68-7.89), shock (4.31, 95% CI 2.15-8.64), and deep breathing (3.8, 95% CI 3.29-4.39). Only half of the criteria had an OR > 2. Features with the lowest
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or and first author of the publication. The study found an optimal dose range of 4-12 mg. “Because 8 mg of moxidectin is used to treat onchocerciasis and has been evaluated for other helminth infections [...] become available Swiss TPH is now conducting a phase 2b trial in Laos and soon in Cambodia to compare 8 mg moxidectin versus ivermectin. “Once our phase 2b studies are completed, moxidectin could be recommended
point to design people-centred services. The project will enlarge its coverage geographically by adding 8 municipalities to the 12 existing, which makes it cover 50% of Kosovo health facilities and more than
Associate, Geneva University Hospital. Monitoring and Managing study on Snakebites Antivenom, based 8 months in Nepal.
