Responding to a crying infant - you do not learn it overnight: a phenomenological study (Publications)
OBJECTIVE: to examine the views and practices of first-time and experienced mothers in response to infant crying during the first 12 weeks post birth. DESIGN: longitudinal, qualitative study using an
Changes in oral health over a 10-yr period in Switzerland (Publications)
The Swiss Health Surveys are conducted every 5 yr, and alternate surveys contain information on oral health. Worldwide the population is ageing and oral health is improving. The aim of this study was
Nanoparticle effects on rat alveolar epithelial cell monolayer barrier properties (Publications)
Inhaled nanoparticles have been reported to contribute to deleterious effects on human health. In this study, we investigated the effects of ultrafine ambient particulate suspensions (UAPS), polystyre
Isolation of <em>Mycobacterium ulcerans</em> from Swab and Fine-Needle-Aspiration Specimens (Publications)
For cultivation of Mycobacterium ulcerans from clinical specimens, we optimized the release of bacteria from swabs, as well as decontamination and cultivation on supplemented medium. Nevertheless, the