Treatment strategies for nitroimidazole-refractory giardiasis: a systematic review (Publications)
Rationale for review: Giardiasis is one of the most common human protozoal infections worldwide. First line therapy of giardiasis includes nitroimidazole antibiotics. However, treatment failure with n
Bacteriophage treatment before chemical disinfection can enhance removal of plastic surface-associated <em>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</em> (Publications)
Opportunistic pathogens can linger on surfaces in hospital and building plumbing environments, leading to infections in at-risk populations. Further, biofilm-associated bacteria are protected from rem
Scaling up business plans in Tajikistan: a qualitative study of the history, barriers, facilitators and lessons learnt (Publications)
BACKGROUND: To improve health planning at primary health care (PHC) level, Business Plans were introduced in Tajikistan by the Enhancing Primary Health Care (EPHC) Services Project. OBJECTIVE: To desc
Mutasynthesis of physostigmines in <em>Myxococcus xanthus</em> (Publications)
The alkaloid physostigmine is an approved anticholinergic drug and an important lead structure for the development of novel therapeutics. Using a complementary approach that merged chemical synthesis
Climate change and its association with the expansion of vectors and vector-borne diseases in the Hindu Kush Himalayan region: a systematic synthesis... (Publications)
Observed weather and projected climate change suggest an increase in the transmission of vector-borne diseases (VBDs) in the Hindu Kush Himalayan(HKH) region. In this study, we systematically explore
The adverse health effects associated with drought in Africa (Publications)
Droughts are associated with several health effects and Africa is uniquely vulnerable. Despite this, there has been no previous review of the literature on the health effects of drought in Africa. Thi
Health technology assessment in high, middle, and low-income countries: new systematic and interdisciplinary approach for sound informed-policy... (Publications)
Technological innovation has a significant role in improving health systems (HSs) and achieving universal health coverage (UHC). The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared resolutions on Health
The INSPIRE population survey: development, dissemination and respondent characteristics (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Most older adults prefer to continue living at home despite increasing care needs and demand for services. To aid in maintaining independence, integrated care models for community-dwelling
Covid-19 – Wissenschaft und Gesellschaft. Beiträge in Zeiten der Pandemie (Publications)
Das Virus verstehen, Todesfälle verhindern, Chaos vermeiden, Fakten aufzeigen und den Boden bereiten für gesellschaftliches Mittragen von Massnahmen – Wissenschaft, Politik und Gesellschaft kamen sich
Co-administration of routine paediatric vaccines in England often deviates from the immunisation schedule (Publications)
Vaccine co-administration can facilitate the introduction of new vaccines in immunisation schedules and improve coverage. We analysed real life data to quantify the extent of routine paediatric vaccin
