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 | Shabbar JaffarProfessor of Epidemiology Verified email at ucl.ac.uk Cited by 17696 |
Use of clinical algorithms for diagnosing malaria1
D Chandramohan, S Jaffar… - Tropical Medicine & …, 2002 - Wiley Online Library
Several attempts have been made to identify symptoms and signs based algorithms for
diagnosing malaria. In this paper, we review the results of published studies and assess the …
diagnosing malaria. In this paper, we review the results of published studies and assess the …
[HTML][HTML] Consensus statement on the role of health systems in advancing the long-term well-being of people living with HIV
Health systems have improved their abilities to identify, diagnose, treat and, increasingly,
achieve viral suppression among people living with HIV (PLHIV). Despite these advances, a …
achieve viral suppression among people living with HIV (PLHIV). Despite these advances, a …
[HTML][HTML] Tackling non-communicable diseases in low-and middle-income countries: is the evidence from high-income countries all we need?
Tackling Non-Communicable Diseases In Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Is the
Evidence from High-Income Countries All We Need? | PLOS Medicine Skip to main content …
Evidence from High-Income Countries All We Need? | PLOS Medicine Skip to main content …
Efficacy of nine-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine against pneumonia and invasive pneumococcal disease in The Gambia: randomised, double-blind, placebo …
FT Cutts, SMA Zaman, G Enwere, S Jaffar, OS Levine… - The Lancet, 2005 - thelancet.com
Background Pneumonia is estimated to cause 2 million deaths every year in children.
Streptococcus pneumoniae is the most important cause of severe pneumonia. We aimed to …
Streptococcus pneumoniae is the most important cause of severe pneumonia. We aimed to …
[HTML][HTML] Single-dose liposomal amphotericin B treatment for cryptococcal meningitis
Background Cryptococcal meningitis is a leading cause of human immunodeficiency virus
(HIV)–related death in sub-Saharan Africa. Whether a treatment regimen that includes a …
(HIV)–related death in sub-Saharan Africa. Whether a treatment regimen that includes a …
Randomised trial of Haemophilus influenzae type-b tetanus protein conjugate for prevention of pneumonia and meningitis in Gambian infants
Background In developing countries, pneumonia and meningitis due to Haemophilus
influenzae type b (Hib) are common in children under age 12 months and the mortality from …
influenzae type b (Hib) are common in children under age 12 months and the mortality from …
[HTML][HTML] Antifungal combinations for treatment of cryptococcal meningitis in Africa
…, MC Hosseinipour, O Lortholary, S Jaffar… - … England Journal of …, 2018 - Mass Medical Soc
Background Cryptococcal meningitis accounts for more than 100,000 human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV)–related deaths per year. We tested two treatment strategies …
immunodeficiency virus (HIV)–related deaths per year. We tested two treatment strategies …
Improving responsiveness of health systems to non-communicable diseases
In almost all countries, development of health systems that are responsive to the challenge
of prevention and treatment of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is a priority. NCDs …
of prevention and treatment of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is a priority. NCDs …
Determinants of mortality in a combined cohort of 501 patients with HIV-associated Cryptococcal meningitis: implications for improving outcomes
Background. Cryptococcal meningitis (CM) is a leading cause of death in individuals
infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Identifying factors associated with …
infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Identifying factors associated with …
[HTML][HTML] Rates of virological failure in patients treated in a home-based versus a facility-based HIV-care model in Jinja, southeast Uganda: a cluster-randomised …
Background Identification of new ways to increase access to antiretroviral therapy in Africa is
an urgent priority. We assessed whether home-based HIV care was as effective as was …
an urgent priority. We assessed whether home-based HIV care was as effective as was …