Morphological diversity of <em>Trichuris</em> spp. eggs observed during an anthelminthic drug trial in Yunnan, China, and relative performance of... (Publications)
The presence of large Trichuris spp. eggs in human faecal samples is occasionally reported. Such eggs have alternatively been described as variant Trichuris trichiura or Trichuris vulpis eggs. Within
Comparison of the Kato-Katz method and ether-concentration technique for the diagnosis of soil-transmitted helminth infections in the framework of a... (Publications)
Soil-transmitted helminth infections are a major public health problem. An accurate diagnosis is important in order to identify individuals and communities in need of intervention, and for monitoring
Acute <em>Strongyloidiasis</em> in a traveller returning from South East Asia (Publications)
We report a case of acute strongyloidiasis, presenting with fever, pronounced eosinophilia and a disseminated skin rash, in a traveller returning from South East Asia.
Development of an RF-EMF exposure surrogate for epidemiologic research (Publications)
Exposure assessment is a crucial part in studying potential effects of RF-EMF. Using data from the HERMES study on adolescents, we developed an integrative exposure surrogate combining near-field and
Somatostatin-based radiopeptide therapy with [Lu-DOTA]-TOC versus [ Y-DOTA]-TOC in neuroendocrine tumours (Publications)
PURPOSE: Somatostatin-based radiopeptide treatment is generally performed using the beta-emitting radionuclides 90Y or 177Lu. The present study aimed at comparing benefits and harms of both therapeuti
Predictors of early postpartum mental distress in mothers with midwifery home care - results from a nested case-control study (Publications)
PRINCIPLES: The prevalence of early postpartum mental health conditions is high. Midwives and other health professionals visiting women at home may identify mothers at risk. This seems crucial given d
Marital status, living arrangement and mortality: does the association vary by gender? (Publications)
Background Men appear to benefit more from being married than women with respect to mortality in middle age. However, there is some uncertainty about gender differences in mortality risks in older ind