Validating the children's depression inventory in the context of Rwanda (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Depression is often co-morbid with chronic conditions, and when combined with HIV it can increase progression and reduce survival. A brief and accurate screening tool for depression among
Directed synthesis of all four pure stereoisomers of the <em>N,C</em>-Coupled naphthylisoquinoline alkaloid ancistrocladinium A (Publications)
The first preparation of the N,C-coupled naphthylisoquinoline alkaloid ancistrocladinium A and its likewise naturally occurring minor atropisomer, in an atropisomerically pure form, is described. The
Structure of the malaria vaccine candidate antigen CyRPA and its complex with a parasite invasion inhibitory antibody (Publications)
Invasion of erythrocytes by Plasmodial merozoites is a composite process involving the interplay of several proteins. Among them, the Plasmodium falciparum Cysteine-Rich Protective Antigen (PfCyRPA) i
The extractive industry in Latin America and the Caribbean: health impact assessment as an opportunity for the health authority (Publications)
OBJECTIVES: The extractive industries have contributed to the economic and social development of Latin America and the Caribbean for centuries. We have undertaken a narrative review to assess the role
<em>Ascaris lumbricoides</em> egg die-off in an experimental excreta storage system and public health implication in Vietnam (Publications)
OBJECTIVES: We studied the influence of different additive materials (lime, and rice husk) and aeration conditions on Ascaris lumbricoides egg die-off in 24 vaults of an experimental excreta storage u
Antimalarial Pyrido[1,2-a]benzimidazoles (Publications)
A novel class of antimalarial pyrido[1,2-a]benzimidazoles were synthesized and evaluated for antiplasmodial activity and cytotoxicity following hits identified from screening commercially available co
An integrated and comprehensive service delivery model to improve pediatric and maternal HIV care in rural Africa (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Strategies to improve HIV diagnosis and linkage into care, antiretroviral treatment coverage, and treatment outcomes of mothers and children are urgently needed in sub-Saharan Africa. METH