Global, regional, and national incidence and mortality burden of non-COVID-19 lower respiratory infections and aetiologies, 1990-2021: a systematic... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Lower respiratory infections (LRIs) are a major global contributor to morbidity and mortality. In 2020-21, non-pharmaceutical interventions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic reduced no
The demographic history of the wild crop relative <em>Brachypodium</em> <em>distachyon</em> is shaped by distinct past and present ecological niches (Publications)
Closely related to economically important crops, the grass Brachypodium distachyon has been originally established as a pivotal species for grass genomics but more recently flourished as a model for d
Contextual factors influencing schistosomiasis treatment and identification of delivery platforms for arpraziquantel in hard-to-reach areas and... (Publications)
A new formulation of praziquantel, arpraziquantel (arPZQ), has been developed for preschool-aged children (PSAC) to fill the treatment gap for this age group in schistosomiasis control and elimination
Vientiane multigenerational birth cohort project in Lao People's Democratic Republic: protocol for establishing a longitudinal multigenerational birth... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Rapid global population growth and urbanization have led to an increase in urban populations in low- and middle-income countries. Although these urban areas have generally better health ou
Impact of chemical snail control on intermediate host snail populations for urogenital schistosomiasis elimination in Pemba, Tanzania: findings of a... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization (WHO) has set the goal of eliminating schistosomiasis as a public health problem globally by 2030 and to interrupt transmission in selected areas. Chemical sn
Postictal vertebral fractures: incidence, risk factors, and clinical outcomes: a systematic review (Publications)
Introduction Vertebral fractures in postictal patients with no prior acute or chronic trauma history are rare but can lead to severe neurological complications if missed during the initial evaluation.
Acting beyond 2020: better characterization of praziquantel and promising antischistosomal leads (Publications)
The commitment to eliminate schistosomiasis as a public health problem has mobilized the expansion of praziquantel treatment to meet the London Declaration targets. New research has thus sought to elu
