Luftverschmutzung: Konsequenzen für den Hausarzt (Publications)
Air pollution can also be considered a health risk for those living in Switzerland. During short episodes of high pollution (smog), protection from exposure can be recommended. The continuous air poll
Investigating air pollution and atherosclerosis in humans: concepts and outlook (Publications)
Although ambient particulate matter contributes to atherosclerosis in animal models, its role in atherogenesis in humans needs to be established. This article discusses concepts, study design, and cho
<em>In vitro</em> and <em>in vivo</em> efficacy of mefloquine-based treatment against alveolar echinococcosis (Publications)
Alveolar echinococcosis (AE) is caused by the metacestode stage of the fox tapeworm Echinococcus multilocularis and causes severe disease in the human liver and occasionally other organs, which is fat
Scientific evidence compels clinicians to be vocal clean air advocates [Editorial] (Publications)
This issue of the Journal features an excellent update about the cardiovascular health effects of particulate air pollution [1]. In light of upcoming policy discussions in Europe, this is very timely
Air pollution in Switzerland: quantification of health effects using epidemiologic data (Publications)
Public health costs ascribable to air pollution are socialized in our society. To quantify the damage to public health, epidemiologic studies are needed. We present the methods and epidemiologic backg
Expression of CD14 and Toll-like receptor 2 in farmers' and non-farmers' children (Publications)
Children of farmers are at decreased risk of developing allergies. Results of epidemiological studies suggest increased exposure to microbial compounds might be responsible for this reduced risk. Alte