Lancet (London, England) 2015 Mar 07; 385(9971); 851. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(15)60178-7. Epub 2015 02 20
Publications
Malaria PCR detection in Cambodian low-transmission settings: dried blood spots versus venous blood samples.
Abstract
In the context of malaria elimination, novel strategies for detecting very low malaria parasite densities in asymptomatic individuals are needed.
The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene 2015 Mar ; 92(3); 573-7. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.14-0614. Epub 2015 01 05
Prevention of acute malnutrition: distribution of special nutritious foods and cash, and addressing underlying causes--what to recommend when, where, for whom, and how.
Abstract
Acute malnutrition is associated with increased morbidity and mortality risk.
Food and nutrition bulletin 2015 Mar ; 36(1 Suppl); S24-9. doi: 10.1177/15648265150361S104. Epub 2015 08 19
Evaluation of the benefits and risks of introducing Ebola community care centers, Sierra Leone.
Abstract
In some parts of western Africa, Ebola treatment centers (ETCs) have reached capacity. Unless capacity is rapidly scaled up, the chance to avoid a generalized Ebola epidemic will soon diminish.
Emerging infectious diseases 2015 Mar ; 21(3); 393-9. doi: 10.3201/eid2103.141892. Epub 2015 10 09
The Lancet. Global health 2015 Mar ; 3(3); e120-1. doi: 10.1016/S2214-109X(15)70015-X. Epub 2015 10 27
Evolutionary history and global spread of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis Beijing lineage.
Abstract
Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains of the Beijing lineage are globally distributed and are associated with the massive spread of multidrug-resistant (MDR) tuberculosis in Eurasia.
Nature genetics 2015 Mar ; 47(3); 242-9. doi: 10.1038/ng.3195. Epub 2015 01 19
Geographic distribution and mortality risk factors during the cholera outbreak in a rural region of Haiti, 2010-2011.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: In 2010 and 2011, Haiti was heavily affected by a large cholera outbreak that spread throughout the country.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases 2015 Mar ; 9(3); e0003605. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0003605. Epub 2015 03 26
Temporal Changes in Ebola Transmission in Sierra Leone and Implications for Control Requirements: a Real-time Modelling Study.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Between August and November 2014, the incidence of Ebola virus disease (EVD) rose dramatically in several districts of Sierra Leone.
PLoS currents 2015 Feb 10; 7 doi: 10.1371/currents.outbreaks.406ae55e83ec0b5193e30856b9235ed2. Epub 2015 02 10
ebola
Impact of variability in adherence to HIV antiretroviral therapy on the immunovirological response and mortality.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Several previous studies have shown relationships between adherence to HIV antiretroviral therapy (ART) and the viral load, the CD4 cell count, or mortality.
BMC medical research methodology 2015 Feb 05; 15 10. doi: 10.1186/1471-2288-15-10. Epub 2015 02 05