Leishmanicidal cycloartane-type triterpene glycosides from <em>Astragalus oleifolius</em> (Publications)
Two new cycloartane-type glycosides oleifoliosides A (1) and B (2) were isolated from the lower stem parts of Astragalus oleifolius. Their structures were identified as 3-O-[beta-xylopyranosyl-(1 -->
Lung function decline in relation to mould and dampness in the home: the longitudinal European Community Respiratory Health Survey ECRHS II (Publications)
Background There are few longitudinal studies that have examined the association of lung function decline with indoor mould and dampness. Lung function decline in relation to dampness and mould in the
An evaluation of health workers for change in seven settings: a useful management and health system development tool (Publications)
This paper presents the findings of a multi-centre study assessing the impact of Health Workers for Change (HWFC) workshops in seven different primary care sites, based on the common core protocol des
Support for provision of early medical abortion by mid-level providers in Bihar and Jharkhand, India (Publications)
Medical abortion has the potential to increase the number, cadre and geographic distribution of providers offering safe abortion services in India. This study reports on a sample of family planning pr
Antiprotozoal activities of heterocyclic-substituted xanthones from the marine-derived fungus <em>Chaetomium</em> sp (Publications)
Investigations of the marine-derived fungus Chaetomium sp. led to the isolation of the new natural products chaetoxanthones A, B, and C (1-3). Compounds 1 and 2 are substituted with a dioxane/tetrahyd
Saharan dust, particulate matter and cause-specific mortality: a case-crossover study in Barcelona (Spain) (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Studies measuring health effects of Saharan dust based on large particulate matter (PM) fraction groups may be masking some effects. Long distant transport reduces the amount of heavier an