Influence of exposure assessment methods on associations between long-term exposure to outdoor fine particulate matter and risk of cancer in the... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Many studies investigated the relationship between outdoor fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and cancer. While they generally indicated positive associations, results have not been fully con
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, primary varicella zoster virus coinfection, and a polymicrobial ventilator-associated... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: The spectrum of clinical manifestations and differential diagnosis associated with coronavirus disease 2019 is broad, ranging from fever and cutaneous eruptions to respiratory distress or
'The body is difficult': reproductive navigation through sociality and corporeality in rural Burundi (Publications)
The route from family planning intentions to practices is not linear, it is contingent on different social factors including the preferences of individuals and couples, their gendered positions and ba
Association between allergic sensitization and intestinal parasite infection in schoolchildren in Gqeberha, South Africa (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Inconsistent data exist regarding the influence of parasitic infection on the prevalence of allergic sensitization and disorders. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the impact of geohelminth and pr
A systematic literature review of microscopy methods reported in malaria clinical trials (Publications)
Microscopy of stained blood films is essential for the diagnosis of malaria, differentiation of parasite species, and estimation of parasite density performed for assessments of antimalarial drug effi
Digital antianxiety treatment and cognitive performance: an experimental study (Publications)
We study the impact of an innovative antianxiety digital treatment on performance in a cognitive demanding task using a randomized control trial design. We exogenously manipulate a cognitive bias asso
The within-host evolution of antimicrobial resistance in<em> Mycobacterium tuberculosis</em> (Publications)
Tuberculosis (TB) has been responsible for the greatest number of human deaths due to an infectious disease in general, and due to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in particular. The etiological agents
Investigation of thiazolyl–benzothiophenamides as potential agents for African sleeping sickness (Publications)
African sleeping sickness is a potentially fatal neglected disease affecting sub-Saharan Africa. Highthroughput screening identified the thiazolyl–benzothiophenamide 1 to be active against the causati
