Effects of animal-assisted psychotherapy incorporating mindfulness and self-compassion in neurorehabilitation: a randomized controlled feasibility... (Publications)
Transdiagnostic psychotherapeutic approaches are increasingly used in neurorehabilitation to address psychological distress. Animal-assistance is thought to increase efficacy. The present study evalua
High-throughput <em>Plasmodium falciparum hrp2</em> and <em>hrp3 </em>gene deletion typing by digital PCR to monitor malaria rapid diagnostic test... (Publications)
Most rapid diagnostic tests for Plasmodium falciparum malaria target the Histidine-Rich Proteins 2 and 3 (HRP2, HRP3). Deletions of the hrp2 and hrp3 genes result in false negative tests and are a thr
Stakeholder perceptions on the deployment of multiple first-line therapies for uncomplicated malaria: a qualitative study in the health district of... (Publications)
BACKGROUND: In Burkina Faso, malaria remains the first cause of medical consultation and hospitalization in health centres. First-line case management of malaria in the country's health facilities is
Efficacy and safety of Shenqisuxin granule for non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome: study protocol for a randomized, double-blinded,... (Publications)
Introduction: The Chinese herbal compound formula, Shenqisuxin granule (SQSX), promotes neovascularization and prevents in-stent restenosis in modern pharmaceutical studies and is expected to provide
A malaria-free China: global importance and key experience (Publications)
Malaria has a worldwide distribution and is the world's deadliest mosquito-borne disease. The goal of malaria elimination is also reflected in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the
Estimating baseline rates of adverse perinatal and neonatal outcomes using a facility-based surveillance approach: a prospective observational study... (Publications)
Background: Most perinatal and neonatal deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), yet, quality data on burden of adverse outcomes of pregnancy is limited in such countries. Methods: A
Novel high-throughput fluorescence-based assay for the identification of nematocidal compounds that target the blood-feeding pathway (Publications)
Hookworm infections cause a neglected tropical disease (NTD) affecting ~740 million people worldwide, principally those living in disadvantaged communities. Infections can cause high morbidity due to
Population genetic structure of <em>Schistosoma haematobium</em> and <em>Schistosoma haematobium</em> x <em>Schistosoma bovis</em> hybrids among... (Publications)
While population genetics of Schistosoma haematobium have been investigated in West Africa, only scant data are available from Cote d'Ivoire. The purpose of this study was to analyze both genetic vari
Gene-environment interaction for childhood asthma and exposure to farming in Central Europe (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Asthma is a disease in which both genetic and environmental factors play important roles. The farming environment has consistently been associated with protection from childhood asthma and
Phosphorylation of the ribosomal protein S6, a marker of mTOR pathway activation, is strongly increased in hypertrophic scars and keloids [Research... (Publications)
Hypertrophic scars and keloids are fibrous overgrowths, which may develop in response to skin injury, but spontaneous forms also exist. It has been reported that tissue extracts from keloids contain e