Bridged 1,2,4-trioxolanes: SnCl4-catalyzed synthesis and an <em>in vitro</em> study against <em>S. mansoni</em> (Publications)
A synthesis of bridged 1,2,4-trioxolanes (bridged ozonides) from 1,5-diketones and hydrogen peroxide catalyzed by SnCl(4) was developed. It was shown that the ratio of target ozonides can be affected
Suramin action in African trypanosomes involves a RuvB-like DNA helicase (Publications)
Suramin is one of the oldest drugs in use today. It is still the treatment of choice for the hemolymphatic stage of African sleeping sickness caused by Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense, and it is also u
Revised EU and WHO air quality thresholds: where does Europe stand? (Publications)
One year after the new WHO Global Air Quality Guidelines were published, the European Commission proposed revisions to the Ambient Air Quality Directives, seeking to align European Union air quality s
Evaluation of the Qvella FAST System and the FAST-PBC cartridge for rapid species identification and antimicrobial resistance testing directly from... (Publications)
Blood culture diagnostics require rapid and accurate identification (ID) of pathogens and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST). Standard procedures, involving conventional cultivation on agar pl
Rift Valley fever and malaria co-infection: a case report (Publications)
KEY CLINICAL MESSAGE: We report a case of febrile illness that was presented with mild symptoms. However, laboratory investigation confirmed a malaria and Rift Valley fever co-infection. Healthcare pr
Should we treat <em>Blastocystis </em>sp.? A double-blind placebo-controlled randomized pilot trial (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Blastocystis sp. is a worldwide-distributed protist colonizing the guts of humans and a great variety of animals. It is unclear whether it is just a commensal or an infectious parasite tha
Informal support networks of Tanzanians with chronic diseases: predictors of support provision and treatment adherence (Publications)
Objectives: To examine the role of NCD patients' social ties as informal caregivers and whether receiving their support is associated with engagement in care. Methods: NCD outpatients (N(2) = 100) in