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…team are attempting to detect are immobilized on the surface of a cantilever. In the presence of a specific antigen, the microcantilever deflects, due to surface stress changes caused by bio-molecular recognition. Mechanical movement of the cantilever is converted into an electrical signal by a piezoresistor embedded inside the cantilever, which is detected by ultra-sensitive…

…By contrast, the low-tech factors in only the cost of insecticides and a small amount for transport from government stores and distribution to villagers. The most important changes that resulted from the project were that community members and their leaders were sensitized to the role of mosquitoes in malaria transmission, and how to reduce mosquito/human…

…turn led to a 9% increase in patients with full viral suppression.“This was one of the first trials that demonstrated improved HIV treatment behaviours”, says Dr. Lester. ”Given the number of people living with HIV/AIDS in Africa, almost 30 million, these small but significant changes can be amplified to massive impact if brought to scale”.

…British Columbia), along with Jeff Pernica, MD (McMaster) and collaborators Isaac Quaye, PhD (University of Namibia) and Margaret Mokomane (University of Botswana), the researchers witnessed dramatic health changes as a result of the rapid test-and-treat strategy.And the ‘treatment gap’ revealed in their Botswana research uncovers a major opportunity to make a significant, long-term impact in…

…3 months of the intervention in the home; or (3)nutritional support plus 3 months of the intervention in group settings.Among the impacts to be measured and evaluated: changes in child development and parenting; the child, caregiver, and household characteristics that predict who benefits most; how intervention should be delivered for maximum effect (one-on-one or group…

…malaria, some of whom obtained rapid treatment with a new, effective drug, will be tracked and assessed for brain function. Proof that the treatment reduces disability will expedite policy changes to prevent malaria and increase treatment access.

…Model also increases an individual’s access to emotional and practical support through self-help groups, improves their capacity to find meaningful occupation and employment, and ultimately works to changes health systems and policy for the better. Through the implementation of its Model across 12 countries, BasicNeeds has presented strong evidence that its approach generates sustainable impact.…

…that use of the IGMCD by Community Health Workers (CHWs) in a home visitation program leads to a greater focus on the developmental needs of children and promotes changes at all levels – family, household and community -- to better address the needs of children identified with developmental delay or at risk for developmental difficulties. "