A novel multiple-instance learning-based approach to computer-aided detection of tuberculosis on chest x-rays (Publications)
In order to reach performance levels comparable to those of human experts, computer-aided detection (CAD) systems are typically optimized by means of a supervised learning approach that relies on larg
Protection from childhood asthma and allergy in Alpine farm environments - the GABRIEL Advanced Studies (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Studies on the association of farm environments with asthma and atopy have repeatedly observed a protective effect of farming. However, no single specific farm-related exposure explaining
First results of phase 3 trial of RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine in African children (Publications)
Background An ongoing phase 3 study of the efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity of candidate malaria vaccine RTS,S/AS01 is being conducted in seven African countries. Methods From March 2009 through J
Maternal HIV infection, drug use, and growth of uninfected children in their first 3 years (Publications)
OBJECTIVE: To determine the separate effects of maternal HIV infection and drug use during pregnancy on growth of uninfected children in their first 3 years. DESIGN: Retrospective analysis of measurem
Maternal HIV and drug use: effect on health and social morbidity (Publications)
A retrospective analysis of routine child health surveillance information was performed on health visitor records of 459 children, to examine the independent effects of maternal HIV infection and drug
