It's obvious why only men develop prostate cancer and why only women get ovarian cancer.
But it is not obvious why women are more likely to recover language ability after a stroke …

Mathematical models of mosquito-borne pathogen transmission originated in the early
twentieth century to provide insights into how to most effectively combat malaria. The …

Background A Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis was launched in 2000,
with mass drug administration (MDA) as the core strategy of the programme. After …

Background Lymphatic filariasis is a neglected tropical disease that can cause permanent
disability through disruption of the lymphatic system. This disease is caused by parasitic …

Background Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), also known as slee** sickness,
persists as a public health problem in several sub-Saharan countries. Evidence-based …

The impact of Norman Stoll's presidential address to the American Society of Parasitologists
in Boston at Christmas time in 1946 has been and continues to be immense. Since its …

Lymphatic filariasis infects 120 million people in 73 countries worldwide and continues to be
a worsening problem, especially in Africa and the Indian subcontinent. Elephantiasis …

Parasitic diseases remain a major public health problem affecting hundreds of millions of
people, particularly in tropical develo** countries. The limited availability and affordability …

Insecticide resistance and inadequate attention to the application instructions of topical
pediculicides are common reasons for treatment failure. Essential oils or plant extracts are …

Lymphatic filariasis affects 119 million people living in 73 countries, with India accounting for
40% of the global prevalence of infection. Despite its debilitating effects, lymphatic filariasis …