A5090129379- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Malaria Research and Control
- Pain Mechanisms and Treatments
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Pain Management and Treatment
- Innovative Approaches in Technology and Social Development
- Advances in Oncology and Radiotherapy
- Radiation Dose and Imaging
- Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and Research
- Privacy-Preserving Technologies in Data
- Bird parasitology and diseases
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Health, Environment, Cognitive Aging
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
- Technology Use by Older Adults
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Biotechnology and Related Fields
- Privacy, Security, and Data Protection
Vancouver Coastal Health
2024
Ministry of Health
2019-2022
Evalueserve (India)
2020
Clinton Health Access Initiative
2017-2019
Florida State University
2015
The performance of Plasmodium falciparum-specific histidine-rich protein 2-based rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) to evaluate suspected malaria in low-endemicity settings has not been well characterized.Using dried blood spot samples from patients with at 37 health facilities 2012 2014 the country Swaziland, we investigated accuracy RDTs using qualitative polymerase chain reaction (PCR) (nested PCR targeting cytochrome b gene) and quantitative as reference standards. To explore reasons for...
Abstract Background To better understand transmission dynamics, we characterized Plasmodium falciparum genetic diversity in Eswatini, where is low and sustained by importation. Methods Twenty-six P. microsatellites were genotyped 66% of confirmed cases (2014–2016; N = 582). Population within-host used to characterize differences between imported locally acquired infections. Logistic regression was assess the added value metrics classify local infections beyond epidemiology data alone....
Reactive focal mass drug administration (rfMDA), or presumptive treatment without malaria testing of household members and neighbours a passively identified case, is currently being explored as possible elimination strategy in low transmission settings. One the primary factors determining effectiveness rfMDA on reducing interrupting achieving high coverage target population with administration. This study aims to explore acceptability identify facilitators barriers its potential...
ABSTRACT Background To better understand transmission dynamics, we characterized Plasmodium falciparum ( Pf ) genetic diversity in Eswatini, where is low and sustained by importation. Methods 26 microsatellites were genotyped 66% of all confirmed cases from 2014-2016 (n=582). Population within-host used to characterize differences between imported locally-acquired infections, as determined travel history. Logistic regression was assess the added value metrics classify local infections beyond...
Privacy is an important concern for mobile computing. Users might not understand the privacy implications of their actions and therefore alter behavior depending on where they move, when do so, who in surroundings. Since empirical data about users environments limited, we conducted a survey study ~600 recruited from Florida State University Craigslist. Major findings include: (1) People often exercise little caution preserving computing environments; perform similar tasks public private. (2)...
Introduction Decisions to adopt health technologies rely, in part, on judgements about cost effectiveness. Cost effectiveness is commonly assessed against a willingness-to-pay threshold for gains. Building an evidence base the marginal productivity of spending inform value increasingly interest resource allocation decision-making and technology implementation. We report in-progress analysis policy purposes British Columbia, Canada. Methods developed ten-year panel-data model with...
Abstract The BC Ministry of Health (BC MoH)’s Technology Assessment unit is part the Partnerships and Innovation Division. Our interest in this project concerns status ATs health technology assessment (HTA) process. role AT implementation as a key feature potential for new to maximize impact older adults something sees critical meet goal enhancing healthy ageing sustaining independence autonomy. Methods: From beginning project, Executive Sponsor, Division helped co-create research program...