Use of a semi-field system to evaluate the efficacy of topical repellents under user conditions provides a disease exposure free technique comparable... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Before topical repellents can be employed as interventions against arthropod bites, their efficacy must be established. Currently, laboratory or field tests, using human volunteers, are th
Health worker factors associated with prescribing of artemisinin combination therapy for uncomplicated malaria in rural Tanzania (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Improving malaria case management is partially dependent on health worker compliance with clinical guidelines. This study assessed health worker factors associated with correct anti-malari
Influence of nutrition on infection and re-infection with soil-transmitted helminths: a systematic review (Publications)
BACKGROUND: The relationship between nutrition and soil-transmitted helminthiasis is complex and warrants further investigation. We conducted a systematic review examining the influence of nutrition o
Copeptin levels remain unchanged during the menstrual cycle (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Copeptin, a surrogate marker for arginin vasopressin production, is evaluated as an osmo-dependent stress and inflammatory biomarker in different diseases. We investigated copeptin during
Integration of water, sanitation, and hygiene for the prevention and control of neglected tropical diseases: a rationale for inter-sectoral... (Publications)
Improvements of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure and appropriate health-seeking behavior are necessary for achieving sustained control, elimination, or eradication of many neglecte
Essential medicines in Tanzania: does the new delivery system improve supply and accountability? (Publications)
Objective: Assess whether reform in the Tanzanian medicines delivery system from a central 'push' kit system to a decentralized 'pull' Integrated Logistics System (ILS) has improved medicines accounta
Transmission of malaria in relation to distribution and coverage of long-lasting insecticidal nets in central Côte d'Ivoire (Publications)
BACKGROUND: The use of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) is an effective malaria control strategy. However, there are challenges to achieve high coverage, such as distribution sustainability, and