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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Anais Ladoy, Juan R. Vallarta-Robledo, David De Ridder, Jose Luis Sandoval, Silvia Stringhini, Henrique Da Costa, Idris Guessous, Stephane Joost
Summary: This study used individual death records to investigate life expectancy inequalities in the state of Geneva, Switzerland, revealing clear geographic footprints of YPLLG. The spatial analysis showed that YPLLG was not randomly distributed, with differences in population characteristics between low and high YPLLG clusters. After controlling for covariates, there was a reduction of 43% and 39% in the size of low and high YPLLG clusters, respectively.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Vanessa Fargnoli, Mayssam Nehme, Idris Guessous, Claudine Burton-Jeangros
Summary: The study conducted in Geneva, Switzerland explored public opinions on immunity certificates based on serological testing in relation to COVID-19. Most participants expressed concerns about the reliability of scientific data and risks of re-infection, while some perceived benefits in certain contexts. The results highlight the numerous consequences and risks associated with implementing immunity certificates, including discrimination and privacy violations.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lakshmi Krishna Menon, Viviane Richard, Carlos de Mestral, Helene Baysson, Ania Wisniak, Idris Guessous, Silvia Stringhini, Isabelle Arm-Vernez, Andrew S. Azman, Fatim Ba, Oumar Ba, Jean-Francois Balavoine, Michael Balavoine, Lison Beigbeder, Julie Berthelot, Patrick Bleich, Gaelle Bryand, Francois Chappuis, Prune Collombet, Delphine Courvoisier, Alain Cudet, Carlos de Mestral Vargas, Paola D'ippolito, Richard Dubos, Roxane Dumont, Isabella Eckerle, Nacira El Merjani, Antoine Flahault, Natalie Francioli, Marion Frangville, Severine Harnal, Samia Hurst, Laurent Kaiser, Omar Kherad, Julien Lamour, Pierre Lescuyer, Francois L'Huissier, Fanny-Blanche Lombard, Andrea Jutta Loizeau, Elsa Lorthe, Chantal Martinez, Lucie Menard, Lakshmi Menon, Ludovic Metral-Boffod, Benjamin Meyer, Alexandre Moulin, Mayssam Nehme, Natacha Noel, Francesco Pennacchio, Javier Perez-Saez, Didier Pittet, Jane Portier, Klara M. Posfay-Barbe, Geraldine Poulain, Caroline Pugin, Nick Pullen, Zo Francia Randrianandrasana, Aude Richard, Frederic Rinaldi, Jessica Rizzo, Khadija Samir, Claire Semaani, Stephanie Testini, Guillemette Violot, Nicolas Vuilleumier, Sabine Yerly, Maria-Eugenia Zaballa
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence and reasons for forgoing healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic in Geneva, Switzerland. The results showed that individuals with disadvantaged financial situations and poor health were more likely to forgo healthcare. The most common reasons for forgoing healthcare were appointment cancellations, fear of infection, and personal organizational issues.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Simone Benhamou, Evelyne Fournier, Giacomo Puppa, Thomas McKee, Frederic Ris, Laura Rubbia-Brandt, Valeria Viassolo, Thomas Zilli, Inti Zlobec, Pierre Olivier Chappuis, Elisabetta Rapiti
Summary: This study established a large cohort of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients and their relatives to investigate the impact of family history and tumor biomarkers on patient outcomes. The cohort includes 5499 patients and provides detailed clinical and molecular data. Future plans involve further research and correlation analysis with the latest follow-up data.
Article
Immunology
Johan Vekemans, David Schellenberg, Sarah Benns, Kate O'Brien, Pedro Alonso
Summary: Considerable progress has been made in malaria control in the last two decades, but new tools are needed as progress has stalled in recent years. The development of the first generation vaccine RTS,S/AS01 took over 30 years and still presents uncertainties about its future role in public health. Lessons need to be learnt for future vaccines, including early planning of investments and streamlining of development pathways.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hugo-Alejandro Santa-Ramirez, Ania Wisniak, Nick Pullen, Maria-Eugenia Zaballa, Francesco Pennacchio, Elsa Lorthe, Roxane Dumont, Helene Baysson, Idris Guessous, Silvia Stringhini
Summary: This study analyzed the association between socio-economic conditions and the development of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in a population-based sample in Geneva, Switzerland. The study found that retired participants and those living in suburban areas had lower odds of a positive antibody result, while those facing financial hardship for less than a year had higher odds. Educational level, occupational position, and household income were not associated with seropositive status.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Chemistry, Medicinal
Marie Bellouard, Marie Gasser, Sebastien Lenglet, Federica Gilardi, Nasim Bararpour, Marc Augsburger, Aurelien Thomas, Jean-Claude Alvarez
Summary: This study evaluated the cytotoxicity of cobalt, chromium, and nickel on human hepatocytes and explored their cellular toxicity mechanisms through metabolomic analysis. The results showed that chromium was more toxic than cobalt and nickel, and these metals could induce oxidative stress and dysregulation of metabolic pathways in hepatocytes.
CHEMICAL RESEARCH IN TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Silvia Stringhini, Maria-Eugenia Zaballa, Nick Pullen, Carlos de Mestral, Javier Perez-Saez, Roxane Dumont, Attilio Picazio, Francesco Pennacchio, Yaron Dibner, Sabine Yerly, Helene Baysson, Nicolas Vuilleumier, Jean-Francois Balavoine, Delphine Bachmann, Didier Trono, Didier Pittet, Francois Chappuis, Omar Kherad, Laurent Kaiser, Andrew S. Azman, Idris Guessous
Summary: The study reveals wide variations in seropositivity rates among workers in different job sectors and occupations in Geneva, Switzerland, indicating higher exposure risk in certain sectors and occupations.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Anna Peirolo, Klara M. Posfay-Barbe, Dominic Rohner, Noemie Wagner, Geraldine Blanchard-Rohner
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the perception of COVID-19 risk and vaccine acceptance among employees in the Department of Paediatrics, Gynaecology and Obstetrics at the University Hospitals of Geneva, and to identify determinants of vaccination morale.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Montserrat Filella, Tomas Matousek
Summary: This study presents the distribution of germanium and its species in Lake Geneva for the first time, revealing that the concentration of inorganic germanium in the lake exceeds that of organic species.
APPLIED GEOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Martine Haenzi, Bastien Cochard, Romain Chablais, Julien Crovadore, Francois Lefort
Summary: Fungi were isolated from decaying giant sequoias in Geneva, Switzerland and identified as Neofusicoccum parvum, a pathogenic fungus causing canker and dieback symptoms in Sequoiadendron giganteum. The study confirmed that Neofusicoccum parvum was present on all sites and could be the major cause of dying giant sequoias in the Geneva Lake area.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Astu Sam Pratiwi, Evelina Trutnevyte
Summary: Geothermal district heating plays a key role in climate change mitigation, but its slow uptake and cost competitiveness are subject to specific conditions. The development expenditure brings indirect economic impacts that benefit the domestic economy. Combining geothermal from medium and deep wells with waste incineration can achieve above-average cost competitiveness and economic impacts.
Article
Ecology
Charlene Heiniger, Sophie Rochefort, Patrice Prunier
Summary: It is recognized that cities have the potential to serve as refuges for pollinators due to their favorable environmental conditions and diverse plant communities. This study investigated the use of plant diversity by honey bees in agricultural and urban habitats, and found that urban zones can provide attractive resources for pollinators. Promoting indigenous meadows in urban green spaces can enhance the survival of pollinators.
FRONTIERS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Astu Sam Pratiwi, Evelina Trutnevyte
Summary: Geothermal district heating plays a crucial role in mitigating climate change, but its cost competitiveness is dependent on specific conditions. Nevertheless, its development brings indirect economic impact and benefits the domestic economy.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
S. M. Hamze-Ziabari, A. M. Razmi, U. Lemmin, D. A. Barry
Summary: Submesoscale filaments have been found in Lake Geneva for the first time based on high-resolution 3D numerical simulations, field observations, and remote sensing imagery. These filaments are formed during summertime and have significant impacts on the biophysical processes in the lake.
GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
