Global change, parasite transmission and disease control: lessons from ecology (2017)
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Cable, J., Barber, I., Boag, B., Ellison, A., Morgan, E., Murray, K., …Booth, M. (2017). Global change, parasite transmission and disease control: lessons from ecology. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 372(1719), Article 20160088. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2016.0088

Parasitic infections are ubiquitous in wildlife, livestock and human populations, and healthy ecosystems are often parasite rich. Yet, their negative impacts can be extreme. Understanding how both anticipated and cryptic changes in a system might aff... Read More about Global change, parasite transmission and disease control: lessons from ecology.

What is a vector? (2017)
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Wilson, A., Morgan, E., Booth, M., Norman, R., Perkins, S., Hauffe, H., …Fenton, A. (2017). What is a vector?. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 372(1719), Article 20160085. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2016.0085

Many important and rapidly emerging pathogens of humans, livestock and wildlife are ‘vector-borne’. However, the term ‘vector’ has been applied to diverse agents in a broad range of epidemiological systems. In this perspective, we briefly review some... Read More about What is a vector?.

Innovating the Built Environment to Accelerate Sustainable Development – The Integrated Habitat Approach (2016)
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Makwela-Wali, K., & Booth, M. (2016). Innovating the Built Environment to Accelerate Sustainable Development – The Integrated Habitat Approach. Energy Procedia, 93, 61-65. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2016.07.150

The Universal Sustainable Habitat Development (USHD) is an integrated infrastructure development platform. Habitat in this instance refers to the built environment, apropos sustainable community buildings that meet their constituent needs through pro... Read More about Innovating the Built Environment to Accelerate Sustainable Development – The Integrated Habitat Approach.

The application of evolutionary medicine principles for sustainable malaria control: a scoping study (2016)
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Ocampo, D., & Booth, M. (2016). The application of evolutionary medicine principles for sustainable malaria control: a scoping study. Malaria Journal, 15(1), Article 383. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-016-1446-8

Background Current interventions against malaria have significantly reduced the number of people infected and the number of deaths. Concerns about emerging resistance of both mosquitoes and parasites to intervention have been raised, and questions re... Read More about The application of evolutionary medicine principles for sustainable malaria control: a scoping study.

Combining process-based and correlative models improves predictions of climate change effects on Schistosoma mansoni transmission in eastern Africa (2016)
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Stensgaard, A., Booth, M., Nikulin, G., & McCreesh, N. (2016). Combining process-based and correlative models improves predictions of climate change effects on Schistosoma mansoni transmission in eastern Africa. Geospatial Health, 11(1s), Article 406. https://doi.org/10.4081/gh.2016.406

Currently, two broad types of approach for predicting the impact of climate change on vector-borne diseases can be distinguished: i) empirical-statistical (correlative) approaches that use statistical models of relationships between vector and/or pat... Read More about Combining process-based and correlative models improves predictions of climate change effects on Schistosoma mansoni transmission in eastern Africa.

Better health at work? An evaluation of the effects and cost benefits of a structured workplace health improvement programme in reducing sickness absence (2015)
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Braun, T., Bambra, C., Booth, M., Kasim, A., & Milne, E. (2015). Better health at work? An evaluation of the effects and cost benefits of a structured workplace health improvement programme in reducing sickness absence. Journal of Public Health, 37(1), 138-142. https://doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fdu043

Background This paper presents the results of an evaluation of the Better Health at Work Award—a structured regional workplace health programme which combined changes to the work environment with lifestyle interventions. Methods Baseline and follow-u... Read More about Better health at work? An evaluation of the effects and cost benefits of a structured workplace health improvement programme in reducing sickness absence.

Predicting the effects of climate change on Schistosoma mansoni transmission in eastern Africa (2015)
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McCreesh, N., Nikulin, G., & Booth, M. (2015). Predicting the effects of climate change on Schistosoma mansoni transmission in eastern Africa. Parasites and Vectors, 8, Article 4. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-014-0617-0

Background: Survival and fitness attributes of free-living and sporocyst schistosome life-stages and their intermediate host snails are sensitive to water temperature. Climate change may alter the geographical distribution of schistosomiasis by affec... Read More about Predicting the effects of climate change on Schistosoma mansoni transmission in eastern Africa.

A migrant study of pubertal timing and tempo in British-Bangladeshi girls at varying risk for breast cancer (2014)
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Houghton, L., Cooper, G., Bentley, G., Booth, M., Chowdhury, O., Troisi, R., …Katki, H. (2014). A migrant study of pubertal timing and tempo in British-Bangladeshi girls at varying risk for breast cancer. Breast Cancer Research, 16(6), Article 469. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13058-014-0469-8

Introduction: Earlier menarche is related to subsequent breast cancer risk, yet international differences in the age and tempo of other pubertal milestones and their relationships with body mass index (BMI) are not firmly established in populations a... Read More about A migrant study of pubertal timing and tempo in British-Bangladeshi girls at varying risk for breast cancer.

Effect of water temperature and population density on the population dynamics of Schistosoma mansoni intermediate host snails (2014)
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McCreesh, N., & Booth, M. (2014). Effect of water temperature and population density on the population dynamics of Schistosoma mansoni intermediate host snails. Parasites and Vectors, 7, Article 503. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-014-0503-9

Background: Mathematical models can be used to identify areas at risk of increased or new schistosomiasis transmission as a result of climate change. The results of these models can be very different when parameterised to different species of host sn... Read More about Effect of water temperature and population density on the population dynamics of Schistosoma mansoni intermediate host snails.

Childhood Environment Influences Adrenarcheal Timing among First-Generation Bangladeshi Migrant Girls to the UK (2014)
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Houghton, L., Cooper, G., Booth, M., Chowdhury, O., Troisi, R., Ziegler, R., …Bentley, G. (2014). Childhood Environment Influences Adrenarcheal Timing among First-Generation Bangladeshi Migrant Girls to the UK. PLoS ONE, 9(10), Article e109200. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0109200

Background: Adrenarche is a key early life event that marks middle childhood at approximately 7 years of age. Earlier work with British-Bangladeshi migrant women suggested that environmental conditions experienced before adrenarche influence adult re... Read More about Childhood Environment Influences Adrenarcheal Timing among First-Generation Bangladeshi Migrant Girls to the UK.

The Effect of Simulating Different Intermediate Host Snail Species on the Link between Water Temperature and Schistosomiasis Risk (2014)
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McCreesh, N., & Booth, M. (2014). The Effect of Simulating Different Intermediate Host Snail Species on the Link between Water Temperature and Schistosomiasis Risk. PLoS ONE, 9(7), Article e87892. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0087892

Introduction: A number of studies have attempted to predict the effects of climate change on schistosomiasis risk. The importance of considering different species of intermediate host snails separately has never previously been explored. Methods: An... Read More about The Effect of Simulating Different Intermediate Host Snail Species on the Link between Water Temperature and Schistosomiasis Risk.

The effect of increasing water temperatures on Schistosoma mansoni transmission and Biomphalaria pfeifferi population dynamics: an agent-based modelling study (2014)
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McCreesh, N., & Booth, M. (2014). The effect of increasing water temperatures on Schistosoma mansoni transmission and Biomphalaria pfeifferi population dynamics: an agent-based modelling study. PLoS ONE, 9(7), Article e101462. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0101462

Introduction: There is increasing interest in the control and elimination of schistosomiasis. Little is known, however, about the likely effects of increasing water-body temperatures on transmission. Methods: We have developed an agent-based model of... Read More about The effect of increasing water temperatures on Schistosoma mansoni transmission and Biomphalaria pfeifferi population dynamics: an agent-based modelling study.

Prospective pilot evaluation of the effectiveness and cost-utility of a "health first" case management service for long-term Incapacity Benefit recipients (2014)
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Warren, J., Bambra, C., Kasim, A., Garthwaite, K., Mason, J., & Booth, M. (2014). Prospective pilot evaluation of the effectiveness and cost-utility of a "health first" case management service for long-term Incapacity Benefit recipients. Journal of Public Health, 36(1), 117-125. https://doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fds100

Background: In line with the NICE guidance, an NHS-commissioned case management intervention was provided for individuals receiving Incapacity Benefit payments for ≥3 years in the North East of England. The intervention aimed to improve the health of... Read More about Prospective pilot evaluation of the effectiveness and cost-utility of a "health first" case management service for long-term Incapacity Benefit recipients.

Challenges in predicting the effects of climate change on Schistosoma mansoni and Schistosoma haematobium transmission potential (2013)
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McCreesh, N., & Booth, M. (2013). Challenges in predicting the effects of climate change on Schistosoma mansoni and Schistosoma haematobium transmission potential. Trends in Parasitology, 29(11), 548-555. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pt.2013.08.007

Climate change will inevitably influence both the distribution of Schistosoma mansoni and Schistosoma haematobium and the incidence of schistosomiasis in areas where it is currently endemic, and impact on the feasibility of schistosomiasis control an... Read More about Challenges in predicting the effects of climate change on Schistosoma mansoni and Schistosoma haematobium transmission potential.

Long term study on the effect of mollusciciding with niclosamide in streamhabitats on the transmission of schistosomiasis mansoni after community-basedchemotherapy in Makueni District, Kenya (2013)
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Kariuki, H., Madsen, H., Ouma, J., Butterworth, A., Dunne, D., Booth, M., …Vennervald, B. (2013). Long term study on the effect of mollusciciding with niclosamide in streamhabitats on the transmission of schistosomiasis mansoni after community-basedchemotherapy in Makueni District, Kenya. Parasites and Vectors, 6(1), Article 107. https://doi.org/10.1186/1756-3305-6-107

Background: Schistosoma mansoni infection is a persistent public health problem in many Kenyan communities. Although praziquantel is available, re-infection after chemotherapy treatment is inevitable, especially among children. Chemotherapy followed... Read More about Long term study on the effect of mollusciciding with niclosamide in streamhabitats on the transmission of schistosomiasis mansoni after community-basedchemotherapy in Makueni District, Kenya.

Determination of smoking status of rheumatoid arthritis patients by means of a self-reported questionnaire and serum cotinine assay: a cross-sectional study. (2011)
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Naraghi, K., Booth, M., Russell, A., & van Laar, J. (2011). Determination of smoking status of rheumatoid arthritis patients by means of a self-reported questionnaire and serum cotinine assay: a cross-sectional study. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, https://doi.org/10.1136/ard.2011.151118

Analysis of Complex Patterns of Human Exposure and Immunity to Schistosomiasis mansoni: The Influence of Age, Sex, Ethnicity and IgE (2010)
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de Moira, A. P., Fulford, A. J., Kabatereine, N. B., Ouma, J. H., Booth, M., & Dunne, D. W. (2010). Analysis of Complex Patterns of Human Exposure and Immunity to Schistosomiasis mansoni: The Influence of Age, Sex, Ethnicity and IgE. PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 4(9), Article e820. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0000820

Background: Numerous factors may influence Schistosoma infection intensity and prevalence within endemic communities, including exposure-related factors such as local environment and behaviour, and factors relating to susceptibility to infection such... Read More about Analysis of Complex Patterns of Human Exposure and Immunity to Schistosomiasis mansoni: The Influence of Age, Sex, Ethnicity and IgE.

Risk Factors for Helminth, Malaria, and HIV Infection in Pregnancy in Entebbe, Uganda (2009)
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Woodburn, P., Muhangi, L., Hillier, S., Ndibazza, J., Namujju, P., Kizza, M., …Elliott, A. (2009). Risk Factors for Helminth, Malaria, and HIV Infection in Pregnancy in Entebbe, Uganda. PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 3(6), Article e473. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0000473

Background: Infections during pregnancy may have serious consequences for both mother and baby. Assessment of risk factors for infections informs planning of interventions and analysis of the impact of infections on health outcomes. Objectives: To de... Read More about Risk Factors for Helminth, Malaria, and HIV Infection in Pregnancy in Entebbe, Uganda.

Plasmodium falciparum and Helminth Coinfection in a Semiurban Population of Pregnant Women in Uganda (2008)
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Hillier, S., Booth, M., Muhangi, L., Nkurunziza, P., Khihembo, M., Kakande, M., …Elliott, A. (2008). Plasmodium falciparum and Helminth Coinfection in a Semiurban Population of Pregnant Women in Uganda. The Journal of Infectious Diseases, 198(6), 920-927. https://doi.org/10.1086/591183

Background. Helminth infections and malaria are widespread in the tropics. Recent studies suggest helminth infections may increase susceptibility to Plasmodium falciparum infection. If confirmed, this increased susceptibility could be particularly im... Read More about Plasmodium falciparum and Helminth Coinfection in a Semiurban Population of Pregnant Women in Uganda.

Age-adjusted Plasmodium falciparum antibody levels in school-aged children are a stable marker of microgeographical variations in exposure to Plasmodium infection (2007)
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Wilson, S., Booth, M., Jones, F. M., Mwatha, J. K., Kimani, G., Kariuki, H. C., …Dunne, D. W. (2007). Age-adjusted Plasmodium falciparum antibody levels in school-aged children are a stable marker of microgeographical variations in exposure to Plasmodium infection. BMC Infectious Diseases, 7, https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2334-7-67

BACKGROUND: Amongst school-aged children living in malaria endemic areas, chronic morbidity and exacerbation of morbidity associated with other infections are often not coincident with the presence or levels of Plasmodium parasitaemia, but may result... Read More about Age-adjusted Plasmodium falciparum antibody levels in school-aged children are a stable marker of microgeographical variations in exposure to Plasmodium infection.