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Andreas Widmer

- Verified email at usb.ch - Cited by 21688

Alex Widmer

- Verified email at env.ethz.ch - Cited by 12348

Genomics and the origin of species

…, ET Watson, AM Westram, A Widmer - Nature Reviews …, 2014 - nature.com
Speciation is a fundamental evolutionary process, the knowledge of which is crucial for
understanding the origins of biodiversity. Genomic approaches are an increasingly important …

Orchid diversity: an evolutionary consequence of deception?

S Cozzolino, A Widmer - Trends in Ecology & Evolution, 2005 - cell.com
The Orchidaceae are one of the most species-rich plant families and their floral diversity
and pollination biology have long intrigued evolutionary biologists. About one-third of the …

Infections associated with orthopedic implants

A Trampuz, AF Widmer - Current opinion in infectious diseases, 2006 - journals.lww.com
Better understanding of the interaction between microorganisms, the implant and the host
may improve our current approach to the diagnosis and treatment of implant-associated …

[HTML][HTML] Intravenous zoledronic acid in postmenopausal women with low bone mineral density

…, P Richardson, U Trechsel, A Widmer… - … England Journal of …, 2002 - Mass Medical Soc
Background Bisphosphonates are effective agents for the management of osteoporosis.
Their low bioavailability and low potency necessitate frequent administration on an empty …

Distribution of Legionella Species and Serogroups Isolated by Culture in Patients with Sporadic Community-Acquired Legionellosis: An International Collaborative …

…, JE Stout, M Schousboe, A Widmer… - The Journal of …, 2002 - academic.oup.com
Seroepidemiology, pathology, and animal studies provide evidence for a possible association
between Chlamydia pneumoniae infections and atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, …

First-line venetoclax combinations in chronic lymphocytic leukemia

…, J Goede, JC Regelink, A Widmer… - … England Journal of …, 2023 - Mass Medical Soc
Background Randomized trials of venetoclax plus anti-CD20 antibodies as first-line treatment
in fit patients (ie, those with a low burden of coexisting conditions) with advanced chronic …

[HTML][HTML] Use of canakinumab in the cryopyrin-associated periodic syndrome

…, P Quartier, X Gitton, A Widmer… - … England Journal of …, 2009 - Mass Medical Soc
Background The cryopyrin-associated periodic syndrome (CAPS) is a rare inherited inflammatory
disease associated with overproduction of interleukin-1. Canakinumab is a human anti…

[PDF][PDF] SARS-CoV2: should inhibitors of the renin–angiotensin system be withdrawn in patients with COVID-19?

…, R Twerenbold, P Haaf, AF Widmer… - European heart …, 2020 - academic.oup.com
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SARS-CoV2: should inhibitors of the renin–angiotensin system be withdrawn in patients with …

No time for handwashing!? Handwashing versus alcoholic rub can we afford 100% compliance?

A Voss, AF Widmer - Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, 1997 - cambridge.org
Handwashing is the most important and least expensive measure to prevent transmission of
nosocomial infections. However, compliance rarely exceeds 40% under study conditions. …

2015 infectious diseases society of America (IDSA) clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of native vertebral osteomyelitis in adultsa

…, TJ Kowalski, RO Darouiche, AF Widmer… - Clinical infectious …, 2015 - doc.rero.ch
These guidelines are intended for use by infectious disease specialists, orthopedic surgeons,
neurosurgeons, radiologists, and other healthcare professionals who care for patients with …