Human <em>Taenia martis</em> neurocysticercosis, Switzerland (Publications)
Neurocysticercosis is almost exclusively caused by Taenia solium tapeworms. We describe a case of neurocysticercosis in Switzerland caused by infection with Taenia martis, the marten tapeworm, and rev
Use of pragmatic randomized trials in multiple sclerosis: a systematic overview (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Pragmatic trials are increasingly recognized for providing real-world evidence on treatment choices. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study is to investigate the use and characteristics of
Circulating biomarkers of airflow limitation across the life span (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Airflow limitation is a hallmark of COPD, which can develop through different lung function trajectories across the life span. There is a need for longitudinal studies aimed at identifying
Leveraging global investments for polio eradication to strengthen health systems' resilience through transition (Publications)
Since the launch of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in 1988, more than US$20 billion has been invested globally in polio eradication. The World Health Organization and its partners are current
Signatures of transmission in within-host <em>M. tuberculosis</em> variation (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Because M. tuberculosis evolves slowly, transmission clusters often contain multiple individuals with identical consensus genomes, making it difficult to reconstruct transmission chains. F
Safety and pharmacokinetics of praziquantel in european pond turtles (<em>Emys orbicularis</em>) (Publications)
Spirorchiidosis, caused by blood flukes of the genus Spirorchis, is a disease of great concern for the critically endangered European pond turtle (EPT; Emys orbicularis) in Switzerland. The endogenous
Ten golden rules for optimal antibiotic use in hospital settings: the WARNING call to action (Publications)
Antibiotics are recognized widely for their benefits when used appropriately. However, they are often used inappropriately despite the importance of responsible use within good clinical practice. Effe
Adolescent health and well-being in the context of impact assessment of natural resource extraction projects: a scoping review (Publications)
Background Natural resource extraction projects (NREPs) might impact the social, economic and health conditions of marginalised and/or vulnerable population groups, such as adolescents. While differen
Early life determinants of social disparities among young adults: a longitudinal study in vulnerable communities in South Africa (Publications)
South Africa has achieved major poverty reductions in the post-Apartheid era, but substantial variations in progress between population groups have been documented, and inequalities between poor Black
Comparison of NO2 and BC predictions estimated using Google Street View-based and conventional European-wide LUR models in Copenhagen, Denmark (Publications)
A widely used method for estimating fine scale long-term spatial variation in air pollution, especially for epidemiology studies, is land use regression (LUR) modeling using fixed off-road monitors. M