PLoS neglected tropical diseases 2010 May 25; 4(5); e720. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0000720. Epub 2010 05 25
Publications
Added value of bleach sedimentation microscopy for diagnosis of tuberculosis: a cost-effectiveness study.
Abstract
SETTING: Bleach sedimentation is a method used to increase the diagnostic yield of sputum microscopy for countries with a high prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and limited resources.
The international journal of tuberculosis and lung disease : the official journal of the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease 2010 May ; 14(5); 571-7. doi: . Epub 2010 07 22
Antiretroviral therapy outcomes in resource-limited settings for HIV-infected children
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: We describe medium-term outcomes for young children receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) in resource-limited countries.
METHODS: Analyses were conducted on surveillance data for children
Pediatrics 2010 May ; 125(5); e1039-47. doi: 10.1542/peds.2009-1062. Epub 2010 04 12
Reactive vaccination as an effective tool for measles outbreak control in measles mortality reduction settings, Democratic Republic of Congo, 2005-2006.
Abstract
New WHO guidelines for measles outbreak response in measles mortality reduction settings now include reactive vaccination for outbreaks.
International health 2010 Mar ; 2(1); 65-8. doi: 10.1016/j.inhe.2009.12.009. Epub 2013 09 17
In vivo parasitological measures of artemisinin susceptibility.
Abstract
Parasite clearance data from 18,699 patients with falciparum malaria treated with an artemisinin derivative in areas of low (n=14,539), moderate (n=2077), and high (n=2083) levels of malaria transmission across the world were analyzed to determine the
The Journal of infectious diseases 2010 Feb 15; 201(4); 570-9. doi: 10.1086/650301. Epub 2010 03 08
Evaluation of a 5-year programme to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV infection in Northern Uganda.
Abstract
Prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) is essential in HIV/AIDS control.
Journal of tropical pediatrics 2010 Feb ; 56(1); 43-52. doi: 10.1093/tropej/fmp054. Epub 2009 07 13
Episodic outbreaks bias estimates of age-specific force of infection: a corrected method using measles as an example.
Abstract
Understanding age-specific differences in infection rates can be important in predicting the magnitude of and mortality in outbreaks and targeting age groups for vaccination programmes.
Epidemiology and infection 2010 Jan ; 138(1); 108-16. doi: 10.1017/S0950268809990173. Epub 2009 06 19
The Colombian conflict: a description of a mental health program in the Department of Tolima.
Abstract
Colombia has been seriously affected by an internal armed conflict for more than 40 years affecting mainly the civilian population, who is forced to displace, suffers kidnapping, extortion, threats and assassinations.
Conflict and health 2009 Dec 23; 3 13. doi: 10.1186/1752-1505-3-13. Epub 2009 12 23
Malnutrition and mortality patterns among internally displaced and non-displaced population living in a camp, a village or a town in Eastern Chad.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Certain population groups have been rendered vulnerable in Chad because of displacement of more than 200,000 people over the last three years as a result of mass violence against civilians in the east of the country.
PloS one 2009 Nov 26; 4(11); e8077. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0008077. Epub 2009 11 26
Dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine and artemether-lumefantrine for treating uncomplicated malaria in African children: a randomised, non-inferiority trial.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Artemisinin combination therapies (ACTs) are currently the preferred option for treating uncomplicated malaria.
PloS one 2009 Nov 17; 4(11); e7871. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0007871. Epub 2009 11 17