Effect of a lifestyle intervention on adiposity and fitness in socially disadvantaged subgroups of preschoolers: a cluster-randomized trial... (Publications)
OBJECTIVE: A multidimensional lifestyle intervention performed in 652 preschoolers (72% of migrant, 38% of low educational level (EL) parents) reduced body fat, but not BMI and improved fitness. The o
Occupational exposure to dusts, gases and fumes and incidence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the Swiss Cohort Study on Air Pollution and... (Publications)
RATIONALE: There is limited evidence from population-based studies demonstrating incidence of spirometric-defined chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in association with occupational exposure
Short-term vs conventional glucocorticoid therapy in acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: the REDUCE randomized clinical... (Publications)
IMPORTANCE International guidelines advocate a 7- to 14-day course of systemic glucocorticoid therapy in acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, the optimal dose
Gender and hearing aids: patterns of use and determinants of nonregular use (Publications)
OBJECTIVE:: Research addressing gender and hearing has focused mainly on differences in the auditory systems of men and women, communication, and psychological issues. Differences between men and wome
Effect of supervised training on FEV1 in cystic fibrosis: a randomised controlled trial (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Long-term exercise interventions have been shown to improve vital capacity in cystic fibrosis (CF). Yet, no data are available indicating positive effects of long-term exercise training on
Different genes interact with particulate matter and tobacco smoke exposure in affecting lung function decline in the general population (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Oxidative stress related genes modify the effects of ambient air pollution or tobacco smoking on lung function decline. The impact of interactions might be substantial, but previous studie
Associations of daily levels of PM10 and NO2 with emergency hospital admissions and mortality in Switzerland: trends and missed prevention potantial... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: In most regions of the world, levels and constituents of the air pollution mixture have substantially changed over the last decades. AIMS: To evaluate if the effects of PM10 and NO2 on dai
Effect modification of immunoglobulin E-mediated atopy and rhinitis by glutathione S-transferase genotypes in passive smokers (Publications)
Background Experimental studies suggest that glutathione S-transferase (GST) genotypes modify nasal allergen responses induced by secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure. Objective We aimed to investigate whe
Quantitative microbial risk assessment related to urban wastewater and lagoon water reuse in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire (Publications)
We assessed the infection risks related to the use of wastewater in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, by using quantitative microbial risk assessment (QMRA). Giardia lamblia and Escherichia coli were isolated a