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View article: Human tolerogenic dendritic cell subtypes exert divergent effects on induction of cytotoxic CD4+ T cells
Human tolerogenic dendritic cell subtypes exert divergent effects on induction of cytotoxic CD4+ T cells Open
Tolerogenic dendritic cells (tolDC) are currently in clinical trials for the treatment of autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis. The methods for producing therapeutic tolDC vary widely, with little being k…
View article: Advancing the evidence for water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) systems strengthening: A Delphi study to define research priorities
Advancing the evidence for water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) systems strengthening: A Delphi study to define research priorities Open
Despite significant progress in the provision of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services, 2.3 billion people still lack access to essential services, and many existing services fail to remain functional, reliable, and safe over time…
View article: Climate change, hygiene, and health: a research roadmap for climate adaptation
Climate change, hygiene, and health: a research roadmap for climate adaptation Open
Climate change is intensifying hazards that threaten population health, including those that undermine hygiene behaviours, services, and infrastructure. While water and sanitation feature in climate–health agendas, hygiene, and the behavio…
View article: Advancing the evidence for water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) systems strengthening: A Delphi study to define research priorities
Advancing the evidence for water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) systems strengthening: A Delphi study to define research priorities Open
Despite significant progress in the provision of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services, 2.3 billion people still lack access to essential services, and many existing services fail to remain functional, reliable, and safe over time…
View article: Guidance on the economic evaluation of the health impacts of climate action: a literature review protocol.
Guidance on the economic evaluation of the health impacts of climate action: a literature review protocol. Open
This paper outlines the protocol for a systematic literature review on the economic evaluation of health impacts from climate action. As climate policies increasingly integrate health co-benefits, methodological inconsistencies between env…
View article: Climate-Sensitive Health Outcomes in Kenya: A Scoping Review of Environmental Exposures and Health Outcomes Research, 2000–2024
Climate-Sensitive Health Outcomes in Kenya: A Scoping Review of Environmental Exposures and Health Outcomes Research, 2000–2024 Open
Climate change threatens health and social development gains in Kenya, necessitating health policy planning for risk reduction and mitigation. To understand the state of knowledge on climate-related health impacts in Kenya, a scoping revie…
View article: Gaps and opportunities for data systems and economics to support priority setting for climate-sensitive infectious diseases in sub-Saharan Africa: A rapid scoping review
Gaps and opportunities for data systems and economics to support priority setting for climate-sensitive infectious diseases in sub-Saharan Africa: A rapid scoping review Open
Climate change alters risks associated with climate-sensitive infectious diseases (CSIDs) with pandemic potential. This poses additional threats to already vulnerable populations, further amplified by social factors such as gender inequali…
View article: Evaluating the performance of common reference laboratory tests for acute dengue diagnosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of RT-PCR, NS1 ELISA, and IgM ELISA
Evaluating the performance of common reference laboratory tests for acute dengue diagnosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of RT-PCR, NS1 ELISA, and IgM ELISA Open
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View article: Causes of hospitalisation among people living with HIV worldwide, 2014–23: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Causes of hospitalisation among people living with HIV worldwide, 2014–23: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
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View article: Advancing the evidence for water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) systems strengthening: a Delphi study to define research priorities
Advancing the evidence for water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) systems strengthening: a Delphi study to define research priorities Open
Despite significant progress in the provision of water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services, 2.3 billion people still lack access to essential services, and many existing services fail to remain functional, reliable, and safe over time…
View article: Impact of tree-based interventions in addressing health and wellbeing outcomes in rural low-income and middle-income settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Impact of tree-based interventions in addressing health and wellbeing outcomes in rural low-income and middle-income settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
The impact of nature-based solutions on human health is increasingly recognised; however, our understanding of the strength of evidence and the extent to which it supports policy and practice is insufficient. We aimed to assess the health …
View article: Evidence-Based Information Special Interest Group: year report 2024
Evidence-Based Information Special Interest Group: year report 2024 Open
2024 has been another busy year for the Evidence-Based Information Special Interest Group (EBI-SIG). We had our annual meeting at the 2024 EAHIL Conference in Riga where we presented results from many of our projects. Since our last update…
View article: Non-typhoidal <i>Salmonella</i> in humans in India, Vietnam, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka: a systematic review.
Non-typhoidal <i>Salmonella</i> in humans in India, Vietnam, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka: a systematic review. Open
Despite data scarcity in some countries, this review highlights the continued contribution of NTS infection to disease burden, compounded by high AMR rates.
View article: UK guidelines for the investigation and management of eosinophilia in returning travellers and migrants
UK guidelines for the investigation and management of eosinophilia in returning travellers and migrants Open
Eosinophilia is a common finding in returning travellers, migrants and other travelling groups. In this setting, it often indicates an underlying helminth infection. Infections associated with eosinophilia are frequently either asymptomati…
View article: Gaps and Opportunities for Data Systems and Economics to Support Priority Setting for Climate-Sensitive Infectious Diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Rapid Scoping Review
Gaps and Opportunities for Data Systems and Economics to Support Priority Setting for Climate-Sensitive Infectious Diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Rapid Scoping Review Open
Climate change alters risks associated with climate-sensitive infectious diseases (CSIDs) with pandemic potential. This poses additional threats to already vulnerable populations, further amplified by intersecting social factors, such as g…
View article: Health co-benefits and trade-offs of carbon pricing: a narrative synthesis
Health co-benefits and trade-offs of carbon pricing: a narrative synthesis Open
Carbon pricing is a key component of current climate policy agendas. There are a variety of societal and health impacts from carbon pricing interventions (e.g. from improved air quality). A better understanding of potential health impacts …
View article: Climate-Sensitive Health Outcomes in Kenya: A Scoping Review of Environmental Exposures and Health Outcomes Research, 2000 – 2023
Climate-Sensitive Health Outcomes in Kenya: A Scoping Review of Environmental Exposures and Health Outcomes Research, 2000 – 2023 Open
Climate change threatens health and social development gains in Kenya, necessitating health policy planning for risk reduction and mitigation. To understand the baseline state of knowledge of environmental determinants of health in Kenya r…
View article: Research priorities for water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in humanitarian crises: A global prioritisation exercise
Research priorities for water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in humanitarian crises: A global prioritisation exercise Open
Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) interventions should provide access to safe water and sanitation, and promote good hygiene practices with dignity, comfort and security. Multiple systematic reviews have noted evidence gaps and is a pau…
View article: A Protocol for a Scoping Study of Economic and Data System Considerations for Climate Change and Pandemic Preparedness in Africa
A Protocol for a Scoping Study of Economic and Data System Considerations for Climate Change and Pandemic Preparedness in Africa Open
Background Africa’s changing climate heightens risk of disease outbreaks with impacts on vulnerable demographics already encumbered by health and socioeconomic burdens. Health preparedness policies to address disease outbreaks rely on inte…
View article: Whole-school interventions promoting student commitment to school to prevent substance use and violence, and improve educational attainment: a systematic review
Whole-school interventions promoting student commitment to school to prevent substance use and violence, and improve educational attainment: a systematic review Open
Background Whole-school interventions modify the school environment to promote health. A subset of these interventions promotes student commitment to school to prevent substance (tobacco, alcohol, other drugs) use and/or violence. A previo…
View article: Whole-school interventions promoting student commitment to school to prevent substance use and violence: a systematic review
Whole-school interventions promoting student commitment to school to prevent substance use and violence: a systematic review Open
Although diverse in content, interventions appear effective with respect to the review outcomes and as a form of universal prevention. Future research should consider contextual contingencies in intervention effectiveness, given considerab…
View article: A journal club for professional networking and promotion of systematic review methodology
A journal club for professional networking and promotion of systematic review methodology Open
This article describes the launching of a journal club in the EAHIL Special Interest Group (SIG) for Evidence- Based Information. The key aim of the SIG is to bring together and connect all EAHIL members wanting to improve the quality of s…
View article: Carbon pricing, health co-benefits and trade-offs: protocol for a systematic framework synthesis
Carbon pricing, health co-benefits and trade-offs: protocol for a systematic framework synthesis Open
Carbon pricing is considered an important instrument in the fight against climate change (World Bank, 2022). In particular, many experts and stakeholders have called for the implementation of carbon pricing as a part of ambitious climate p…
View article: What factors influence implementation of whole-school interventions aiming to promote student commitment to school to prevent substance use and violence? Systematic review and synthesis of process evaluations
What factors influence implementation of whole-school interventions aiming to promote student commitment to school to prevent substance use and violence? Systematic review and synthesis of process evaluations Open
Background Whole-school interventions go beyond classroom health education to modify the school environment to promote health. A sub-set aim to promote student commitment to school to reduce substance use and violence (outcomes associated …
View article: Quantifying the effectiveness and health co-benefits of climate change mitigation actions across sectors: a protocol for an umbrella review
Quantifying the effectiveness and health co-benefits of climate change mitigation actions across sectors: a protocol for an umbrella review Open
Background: Effective and rapid actions are required to achieve global goals for climate change mitigation, and there is an opportunity to ensure that the actions taken are also positive for human health. However, little is known about the…
View article: Whole-school interventions promoting student commitment to school to prevent substance use and violence: Synthesis of theories of change
Whole-school interventions promoting student commitment to school to prevent substance use and violence: Synthesis of theories of change Open
Objectives: Whole-school interventions and programmes aim to change school environments to promote health. Previous reviews suggest these are often inappropriately informed by individualistic psychological theories. We undertook a systemat…