2010
Cost comparison of microscopy vs. empiric treatment for malaria in southwestern nigeria: a prospective study
Parikh R, Amole I, Tarpley M, Gbadero D, Davidson M, Vermund SH. Cost comparison of microscopy vs. empiric treatment for malaria in southwestern nigeria: a prospective study. Malaria Journal 2010, 9: 371. PMID: 21176228, PMCID: PMC3152770, DOI: 10.1186/1475-2875-9-371.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEmpiric treatmentAnti-malarial drugsClinical diagnosisClinical malariaGiemsa smearsMajority of patientsUniversity Teaching HospitalCases of malariaRapid diagnostic testsResource-limited settingsCost of diagnosisBody achesHospital chargesProspective studyTreatment optionsPatient costsPediatric regimenTeaching hospitalDiagnostic confirmationEmpirical treatmentThick smearsClinician judgmentAntimalarial drugsDrug resistanceMalariaEffect of treating co-infections on HIV-1 viral load: a systematic review
Modjarrad K, Vermund SH. Effect of treating co-infections on HIV-1 viral load: a systematic review. The Lancet Infectious Diseases 2010, 10: 455-463. PMID: 20610327, PMCID: PMC3071714, DOI: 10.1016/s1473-3099(10)70093-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsViral load differencesViral loadPlasma HIV-1 RNA concentrationSystematic reviewMean plasma viral loadPlasma HIV RNA concentrationHIV-1 RNA concentrationsHIV-1 viral loadHIV RNA concentrationPlasma viral loadHIV transmission riskViral load reductionNon-pathogenic infectionsCo-infecting pathogensSyphilis treatmentHIV progressionTuberculosis treatmentEligible studiesPopulation-level benefitsTransmission riskLow-income countriesHIVTreatmentInfectionReview
2009
Interaction of malaria and HIV in Africa
Reithinger R, Kamya MR, Whitty C, Dorsey G, Vermund SH. Interaction of malaria and HIV in Africa. The BMJ 2009, 338: b2141. PMID: 19493941, DOI: 10.1136/bmj.b2141.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1989
Malaria in Nicaragua: Community-Based Control Efforts and the Impact of War
GARFIELD R, PRADO E, GATES J, VERMUND S. Malaria in Nicaragua: Community-Based Control Efforts and the Impact of War. International Journal Of Epidemiology 1989, 18: 434-439. PMID: 2767859, DOI: 10.1093/ije/18.2.434.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1986
Health education and community participation in mass drug administration for malaria in Nicaragua
Garfield R, Vermund S. Health education and community participation in mass drug administration for malaria in Nicaragua. Social Science & Medicine 1986, 22: 869-877. PMID: 3529425, DOI: 10.1016/0277-9536(86)90241-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDrug AdministrationPrimary health care systemMalaria control activitiesMass drug administrationYears of ageHealth education activitiesMalaria control effortsAnti-malaria medicinesHealth care systemMalaria situationCase findingHealth educationCare systemAdministrationTarget populationControl activitiesRapid declineLocal community organizationsPopulationMalariaChloroquinePrimaquineIncidenceWeeksEducation activities
1984
MALARIA IN NICARAGUA: AN UPDATE
Garfield R, Vermund S. MALARIA IN NICARAGUA: AN UPDATE. The Lancet 1984, 323: 1125. PMID: 6144856, DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(84)92538-8.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1983
CHANGES IN MALARIA INCIDENCE AFTER MASS DRUG ADMINISTRATION IN NICARAGUA
Garfield R, Vermund S. CHANGES IN MALARIA INCIDENCE AFTER MASS DRUG ADMINISTRATION IN NICARAGUA. The Lancet 1983, 322: 500-503. PMID: 6136655, DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(83)90523-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMass drug administrationP falciparum infectionHigh transmission periodAnti-malaria campaignsApparent preventionPrimaquine dosesFalciparum infectionP vivaxP falciparumIncidence rateVivax casesMalaria casesAnti-malarial activityPlasmodium vivaxRoutine surveillanceDrug AdministrationMalaria incidencePositive resultsVivaxAdministrationExtrinsic cycleInfectionLimited effectIncidenceDoses