Assessment of the novel T-cell activation marker-tuberculosis assay for diagnosis of active tuberculosis in children: a prospective proof-of-concept... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: The diagnosis of paediatric tuberculosis is complicated by non-specific symptoms, difficult specimen collection, and the paucibacillary nature of the disease. We assessed the accuracy of a
Malaria vector control at crossroads: public health entomology and the drive to elimination (Publications)
Vector control has been at the core of successful malaria control. However, a dearth of field-oriented vector biologists threatens to undermine global reductions in malaria burden. Skilled cadres are
Blood schizontocidal and gametocytocidal activity of 3-hydroxy-N'-arylidenepropanehydrazonamides: a new class of antiplasmodial compounds (Publications)
3-Hydroxy-N'-arylidenepropanehydrazonamides represent a new class of antiplasmodial compounds. The two most active phenanthrene-based derivatives showed potent in vitro antiplasmodial activity against
The year of the lung: outdoor air pollution and lung health (Publications)
With reference to the Year of the Lung, current knowledge of the respiratory effects of current ambient air pollution is reviewed. Acute respiratory effects are well established. Studies such as SAPAL
