Spinal cystic echinococcosis - a systematic analysis and review of the literature: part 2. Treatment, follow-up and outcome (Publications)
Bone involvement in human cystic echinococcosis (CE) is rare, but affects the spine in approximately 50% of cases. Despite significant advances in diagnostic imaging techniques, surgical treatment and
Young and vulnerable: spatial-temporal trends and risk factors for infant mortality in rural South Africa (Agincourt), 1992-2007 (Publications)
BACKGROUND: Infant mortality is an important indicator of population health in a country. It is associated with several health determinants, such as maternal health, access to high-quality health care
Tuberculosis in antiretroviral treatment programs in lower income countries: availability and use of diagnostics and screening (Publications)
OBJECTIVES: In resource-constrained settings, tuberculosis (TB) is a common opportunistic infection and cause of death in HIV-infected persons. TB may be present at the start of antiretroviral therapy
Do topical repellents divert mosquitoes within a community? Health equity implications of topical repellents as a mosquito bite prevention tool (Publications)
OBJECTIVES: Repellents do not kill mosquitoes - they simply reduce human-vector contact. Thus it is possible that individuals who do not use repellents but dwell close to repellent users experience mo
Use of antibiotics within the IMCI guidelines in outpatient settings in Papua New Guinean children: an observational and effectiveness study (Publications)
INTRODUCTION: There is a need to investigate the effectiveness and appropriateness of antibiotics prescription within the Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) strategy in the context of r
