Search Results - "Hussey, D"
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Safety and efficacy of MVA85A, a new tuberculosis vaccine, in infants previously vaccinated with BCG: a randomised, placebo-controlled phase 2b trial
Published in The Lancet (British edition) (23-03-2013)“…Summary Background BCG vaccination provides incomplete protection against tuberculosis in infants. A new vaccine, modified Vaccinia Ankara virus expressing…”
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Strengthening the expanded programme on immunization in Africa: looking beyond 2015
Published in PLoS medicine (01-03-2013)“…Shingai Machingaidze and colleagues reflect on the successes and shortfalls of the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) in Africa, and the considerable…”
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Three Phase-Grating Moiré Neutron Interferometer for Large Interferometer Area Applications
Published in Physical review letters (16-03-2018)“…We demonstrate a three phase-grating moiré neutron interferometer in a highly intense neutron beam as a robust candidate for large area interferometry…”
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The tuberculin skin test versus QuantiFERON TB Gold® in predicting tuberculosis disease in an adolescent cohort study in South Africa
Published in PloS one (29-03-2011)“…This study was conducted in a high tuberculosis (TB) burden area in Worcester, South Africa, with a notified all TB incidence rate of 1,400/100,000. To compare…”
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Individual and contextual factors associated with low childhood immunisation coverage in sub-Saharan Africa: a multilevel analysis
Published in PloS one (25-05-2012)“…In 2010, more than six million children in sub-Saharan Africa did not receive the full series of three doses of the diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine by one…”
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The COVID-19 experience in Africa and the Middle East
Published in Annals of medicine (Helsinki) (12-12-2023)“…The experience of Africa and the Middle East with the COVID-19 pandemic has been unique, which can be attributed, in part, to disparities within these regions…”
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The burden of laboratory-confirmed pertussis in low- and middle-income countries since the inception of the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) in 1974: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Published in BMC medicine (28-08-2020)“…An effective vaccine against Bordetella pertussis was introduced into the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) by WHO in 1974, leading to a substantial…”
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A systematic review of the epidemiology of hepatitis A in Africa
Published in BMC infectious diseases (22-07-2019)“…Hepatitis A, caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV), is a vaccine preventable disease. In Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), poor hygiene and sanitation…”
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MicroRNA profiling of Barrett's oesophagus and oesophageal adenocarcinoma
Published in British journal of surgery (01-06-2010)“…Background: The genetic changes that drive metaplastic progression from squamous oesophageal mucosa toward intestinal metaplasia and adenocarcinoma are…”
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Complex role of miR-130a-3p and miR-148a-3p balance on drug resistance and tumor biology in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
Published in Scientific reports (03-12-2018)“…miRNAs play a crucial role in cancer development and progression. However, results on the impact of miRNAs on drug sensitivity and tumor biology vary, and most…”
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Induction and Regulation of T-Cell Immunity by the Novel Tuberculosis Vaccine M72/AS01 in South African Adults
Published in American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine (15-08-2013)“…Tuberculosis (TB) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, thus there is an urgent need for novel TB vaccines. We investigated a novel TB vaccine…”
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Cross validated serum small extracellular vesicle microRNAs for the detection of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma
Published in Journal of translational medicine (10-07-2020)“…Oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) is often diagnosed at an advanced stage because the disease often causes minimal symptoms other than metastasis…”
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Diagnostic limitations of clinical case definitions of pertussis in infants and children with severe lower respiratory tract infection
Published in PloS one (17-07-2020)“…Diagnosis of pertussis is challenging especially in infants. Most low and middle-income countries (LMIC) lack resources for laboratory confirmation, relying…”
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Correction: Cross validated serum small extracellular vesicle microRNAs for the detection of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma
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Two-phase flow in a proton exchange membrane electrolyzer visualized in situ by simultaneous neutron radiography and optical imaging
Published in International journal of hydrogen energy (10-05-2013)“…In proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzers, oxygen evolution in the anode and flooding due to water cross-over in the cathode yields two distinct…”
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Cytokine Response in the Pleural Fluid and Blood in Minimally Invasive and Open Esophagectomy
Published in World journal of surgery (15-10-2019)“…Background Transthoracic esophagectomy for cancer triggers a massive inflammatory reaction. The data whether a minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE) leads to…”
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Characterisation of the environmental presence of hepatitis A virus in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Published in BMJ open (28-09-2020)“…To characterise the environmental presence of hepatitis A virus (HAV) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Systematic review and meta-analysis…”
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Risk factors for Bordetella pertussis disease in hospitalized children
Published in PloS one (15-10-2020)“…Despite a resurgence of disease, risk factors for pertussis in children in low and middle-income countries are poorly understood. This study aimed to…”
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Design of a neutron microscope based on Wolter mirrors
Published in Nuclear instruments & methods in physics research. Section A, Accelerators, spectrometers, detectors and associated equipment (01-01-2021)“…The predominant geometry for a neutron imaging experiment is that of a pinhole camera. This is primarily due to the difficulty in focusing neutrons due to the…”
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A retrospective study assessing the clinical outcomes and costs of acute hepatitis A in Cape Town, South Africa
Published in BMC infectious diseases (11-01-2022)“…While some evidence has been demonstrated the cost-effectiveness of routine hepatitis A vaccination in middle-income countries, the evidence is still limited…”
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