Activity of praziquantel enantiomers and main metabolites against <em>Schistosoma mansoni</em> (Publications)
A racemic mixture of R and S enantiomers of praziquantel (PZQ) is currently the treatment of choice against schistosomiasis. Though the S enantiomer and the metabolites are presumed to contribute only
Pre-Columbian mycobacterial genomes reveal seals as a source of New World human tuberculosis [Letter] (Publications)
Modern strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis from the Americas are closely related to those from Europe, supporting the assumption that human tuberculosis was introduced post-contact. This notion, how
Delayed anemia after treatment with injectable artesunate in the democratic republic of the Congo: a manageable issue (Publications)
Cases of delayed hemolytic anemia have been described after treatment with injectable artesunate, the current World Health Organization-recommended first-line drug for the treatment of severe malaria.
HIV-serostatus disclosure in the context of free antiretroviral therapy and socio-economic dependency: experiences among women living with HIV in... (Publications)
The worldwide implementation of free antiretroviral therapy (ART) raised great hopes among policy makers and health organisations about the positive changes it would bring about in attitudes and behav
Elemental composition of particulate matter and the association with lung function (Publications)
BACKGROUND:: Negative effects of long-term exposure to particulate matter (PM) on lung function have been shown repeatedly. Spatial differences in the composition and toxicity of PM may explain differ
Prevalence of wheezing and atopic diseases in Austrian schoolchildren in conjunction with urban, rural or farm residence (Publications)
BACKGROUND: A large number of studies have consistently shown that children growing up on a farm have a reduced prevalence of allergic disorders. The GABRIEL Advanced Study was conducted in five rural