Sleep problems and work injuries: a systematic review and meta-analysis (Publications)
OBJECTIVES: Sleep problems are a potential risk factor for work injuries but the extent of the risk is unclear. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to quantify the effect of sleep probl
Effects of a lifestyle intervention on adiposity and fitness in overweight or low fit preschoolers (Ballabeina) (Publications)
OBJECTIVE: Overweight (OW) and low fit children represent cardiovascular high-risk groups. A multidimensional school-based lifestyle intervention performed in 652 preschoolers reduced skinfold thickne
Antileishmanial activity of selected South African plant species (Publications)
In vitro screening of forty extracts prepared from selected South African plant species was conducted against Leishmania donovani (MHOM-ET-67/L82). Crude plant extracts were also subjected to an antip
Environmental and mucosal microbiota and their role in childhood asthma (Publications)
BACKGROUND: High microbial diversity in the environment has been associated with lower asthma risk, particularly in children exposed to farming. It remains unclear whether this effect operates through
Bone mineral density and its determinants in men with opioid dependence (Publications)
Data on the influence of opioid substitution therapy (OST) on skeletal health in men is limited. This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the prevalence of low bone mass in male drug users and to