Human African trypanosomiasis in endemic populations and travellers (Publications)
Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) or sleeping sickness is caused by the protozoan parasites Trypanosoma brucei (T.b.) gambiense (West African form) and T.b. rhodesiense (East African form) that are
Assessment of breast cancer opportunistic screening by clinical-pathological indicators: a population-based study (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Although some clinical-pathological features of breast cancers, such as the incidence of ductal cancer in situ (DCIS) and the diameter of invasive tumours, are sensitive indicators of earl
Prevalence of hay fever and allergic sensitization in farmer's children and their peers living in the same rural community (Publications)
INTRODUCTION: Lower prevalence rates of allergic diseases in rural as compared with urban populations have been interpreted as indicating an effect of air pollution. However, little is known about oth
Der Wurm im Gehirn (Publications)
Cerebral signs of focalized infection or tumour with changing localisation or meningoencephalitis with a travel history should alert the clinician to consider the possibility of a worm infection. A de
Managerial supervision to improve primary health care in low- and middle-income countries (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Primary healthcare (PHC) workers often work alone or in isolation. Healthcare managerial supervision is recommended to help assure quality; but this requires skilled supervisors and takes
