Publications

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Using causal frameworks to reduce bias in observational TB research: a comparison of model-building approaches.

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BACKGROUND: Observational studies investigating causal (aetiological) questions often address confounding bias using data-driven predictive models where variables are selected regardless of their causal role, challenging interpretation

Barcellini L Sauer S Romo M Mitnick CD Huerga H Khan U Hewison C Rich ML Franke MF Khan PY
IJTLD open 2026 Aug ; 3(8); . doi: 10.5588/ijtldopen.26.0076. Epub 2026 08 11
HIV MDR/RR-TB causal inference causal structure epidemiologic methods observational studies tuberculosis

Computer-aided detection pragmatic threshold calibration in TB active case finding: A mixed-methods study in Tondo, Manila.

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We developed a pragmatic approach to calibrating computer-aided detection (CAD) thresholds in a tuberculosis (TB) active case finding (ACF) project in the Philippines, assessing its feasibility and acceptability in a high-burden urban setting.

Carnimeo V Phillips EY Galvan DK Camelique O Roxas MR Duka M Pardilla GF Recidoro MJC Castro RH Hossain F Huerga H Hewison C Min J
PLOS global public health 2026 ; 6(8); . doi: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0006908. Epub 2026 08 11

Navigating the HIV continuum of care from treatment to retention strategies in Carnot, Central African Republic: a sequential explanatory mixed-methods study.

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BACKGROUND: HIV remains a major public health challenge globally, including in the Central African Republic (CAR).

Carnimeo V Lissouba P Mbang Massom D Guillard E Kouassi F Sannino L Balkan S Poulet E Kananga R Charlotte Sana M Kangbi E Ngaya G Opollo V Ben-Farhat J
BMJ global health 2026 Jul 27; 11(7); . doi: 10.1136/bmjgh-2025-022450. Epub 2026 07 27
Africa HIV Interdisciplinary Research Other study design Public Health

Salmonella bloodstream infection and concurrent intestinal colonization in children with severe acute malnutrition in Niger.

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Children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) are at high risk of invasive infection. In sub-Saharan Africa, invasive non-typhoidal (iNTS) serovars are a leading cause of paediatric bloodstream infection.

Sands K Campillo R Boostrom I Lai G Lankapalli AK Cook K Hassan B Portal EA Li M Jones LS Ibrahim TE Kalla I Sayinzonga-Makombe N Isanaka S Kanapathipillai R Mambula C Mouniaman I Langendorf C Walsh TR Spiller OB
Microbial genomics 2026 Jul ; 12(7); . doi: 10.1099/mgen.0.001788. Epub 2026 07 20
Niger Salmonella bloodstream infection genomic relatedness rectal carriage

Carbon emissions of a vaccine trial implemented in Uganda: retrospective assessment to identify actions to enhance researchers' environmental responsibilities.

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OBJECTIVES: To estimate the carbon footprint of a vaccine trial conducted in Uganda and to identify opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in future trials.

Juan-Giner A Charrier M Langendorf C Namulwana ML Logoose S Enguita-Fernandez C Carrillo-Alvarez E Briand V Mwanga J Giustranti C Grais RF
BMJ open 2026 Jul 15; 16(7); . doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2026-117954. Epub 2026 07 15
Africa South of the Sahara Climate Change Clinical Trial

Moving Beyond the Female-Only Paradigm: Arguments for Accelerating the Global Gender-Neutral Human Papillomavirus Vaccination.

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Since its adoption into public health programmes in 2006, the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has proven its powerful effect in preventing cervical cancer, the most prevalent HPV-associated cancer.

Aaron Remkes Tarik Gheit Guillermo Z. Martínez-Pérez Daniela Fusco
Cancer Control. 2026;33. doi:10.1177/10732748261466385. Epub 2026 07 07
Vaccination Human Papillomavirus

Post-surgical scar management and rehabilitation in burn patients: Insights from Gaza's challenging context - A retrospective descriptive study.

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Burn injuries represent a challenge in the Gaza Strip, where access to rehabilitation services is constrained by ongoing conflict and limited healthcare resources.

Qaradaya AEH Van Hulse J Younis J Swairjo F Al Far H Al Zaeem N Wally E Abu Hashem M Al Shamali R Al Farra M Thurtle N Abu Mughiaseeb M Al Ghazali M Ben Farhat J
PLOS global public health 2026 ; 6(7); . doi: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0006168. Epub 2026 07 07