Publications by authors named "D Damian"
Aedes-borne diseases represent a major public health threat and mosquito control operations represent a key line of defense. Improving the real-time awareness of mosquito control authorities by providing reliable forecasts of the relative abundance of mosquito vectors could greatly enhance control efforts. To this aim, we developed an analytical tool that forecasts Aedes aegypti relative abundance 1 to 4 weeks ahead.
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- Keratinocyte carcinomas, like basal and squamous cell carcinomas, are common and serious issues for solid organ transplant recipients, necessitating early detection and effective treatment strategies.
- A Phase III clinical trial, called the SiroSkin trial, will assess the effectiveness of topical sirolimus in reducing skin cancer incidence among these patients compared to a placebo, involving 146 participants over 24 weeks of treatment and 18 months of follow-up.
- The trial's results aim to enhance management approaches for skin cancers in solid organ transplant recipients and gather evidence on the cost-effectiveness of using topical sirolimus.
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- About 52.5% of the 253 women studied at a Tanzanian hospital underwent repeated caesarean sections (RCS), highlighting a significant occurrence of this surgical delivery method in the region.
- The study found a 56.5% overall complication rate, which was notably higher (67.1%) for women having RCS compared to first-time CS deliveries (32.9%).
- Sepsis was the only complication independently linked to RCS deliveries, with a high adjusted odds ratio (aOR=11.3), prompting calls for healthcare providers to implement preventive strategies to reduce unnecessary primary CS.
Navigating the Landscape of Tick Diversity: Integrating Molecular Approaches for Enhanced Control Measures.
Vector Borne Zoonotic Dis
January 2025
The emergence and spread of infectious diseases, particularly zoonotic diseases originating from wildlife, pose significant threats to global health and economy. This review examines the pivotal role of ticks as vectors in transmitting pathogens to humans, livestock, and wildlife and the use of molecular techniques in their identification. Tick infestations result in economic losses through reduced animal productivity, anemia, and quality deterioration of hides.
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