Inhibition of <em>Leishmania donovani</em> transformation by hamster spleen homogenates and active human lymphocytes (Publications)
HAEMOFLAGELLATES are protozoan parasites responsible for many important diseases of man and domestic animals1. Leishmania donovani, the cause of visceral leishmaniasis or kala azar, is a widespread hu
The essential malaria protein <em>Pf</em>CyRPA targets glycans to invade erythrocytes (Publications)
Summary Plasmodium falciparum is a human-adapted apicomplexan parasite that causes the most dangerous form of malaria. P. falciparum cysteine-rich protective antigen (PfCyRPA) is an invasion complex p
Heterogeneities in the transmission of infectious agents: implications for the design of control programs (Publications)
From an analysis of the distributions of measures of transmission rates among hosts, we identify an empirical relationship suggesting that, typically, 20% of the host population contributes at least 8
The cost-effectiveness of permethrin impregnated bednets in preventing child mortality in Kassena-Nankana district of Northern Ghana (Publications)
Permethrin impregnated bednets are now being widely promoted as an effective means of protecting African children against malaria, but there is little evidence of their cost-effectiveness. The impact
Test-treat-track-test-treat (5T) approach for <em>Schistosoma haematobium</em> elimination on Pemba Island, Tanzania (Publications)
BACKGROUND: After decades of praziquantel mass drug administration (MDA), several countries approach schistosomiasis elimination. Continuing MDA in largely uninfected populations no longer seems justi
Air pollution exposure during pregnancy and lung function in childhood: the LUIS study (Publications)
BACKGROUND: The adverse effects of high air pollution levels on childhood lung function are well-known. Limited evidence exists on the effects of moderate exposure levels during early life on childhoo
The implementation of a new measles vaccine mandate in Germany: a qualitative study in local health departments (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Measles is a highly contagious disease with the potential for severe complications. Despite the availability of effective vaccines, there have been recurrent measles outbreaks in Germany o
The three <em>Plasmodium falciparum </em>Aurora-related kinases display distinct temporal and spatial associations with mitotic structures in asexual... (Publications)
Aurora kinases are crucial regulators of mitotic cell cycle progression in eukaryotes. The protozoan malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum replicates via schizogony, a specialised mode of cell divisi
Obstetric outcomes of Eritrean immigrants in Switzerland: a comparative study (Publications)
Objectives: This study aims to compare obstetric outcomes between Eritrean and Swiss women in Switzerland, focusing on instrumental or surgical interventions and analgesia use. Methods: The study incl
