October 15, 2026
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10/08/2026
Research Article
In a secondary analysis of a trial of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) in pregnant women, Yan Ning Li and colleagues examine whether different genotypes of the FADS indel might influence the effects of a low or high DHA dose on the timing of birth.
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10/12/2026
Research Article
In a nationwide registry study, Xinya Li and colleagues compare the effectiveness of two calcium channel blockers prescribed at discharge of hospitalization due to stroke on patient functional outcomes.
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10/13/2026
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Using a nationwide birth cohort, Hyeon Jin Kim and colleagues find an increased risk of hospitalization in children associated with opioid exposure during pregnancy and suggest postnatal monitoring during the first five years of life may be warranted.
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09/30/2026
Research Article
In this systematic review and meta-analysis, Maureen Moyo-Chilufya and colleagues synthesize evidence from over 35 million children and adolescents to examine differences in all-cause mortality by disability status. The study finds that children and adolescents with disabilities experienced higher mortality rates than their non-disabled peers.
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09/29/2026
Research Article
Po-Huang Chen and colleagues compare outcomes associated with use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or benzodiazepines in patients with solid tumors and depression or anxiety.
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09/29/2026
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In this study of more than 167,000 children in Wales, Saraid McIlvride and colleagues examine how prenatal exposure to maternal depression and antidepressants relates to later neurodevelopmental outcomes.
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10/07/2026
Research Article
By Sun Kim and colleagues
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10/06/2026
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By Zhengyang Zhu and colleagues
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09/29/2026
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By Kavita Singh and colleagues
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09/23/2026
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By Oladipupo Olalere and colleagues
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In this Editorial, Guest Editors Timothy R. Walsh, Ana C. Gales, Ramanan Laxminarayan, and our PLOS Medicine Editor Philippa C. Dodd discuss the Special Issue dedicated to Antimicrobial resistance and emphasize the urgent threat of antimicrobial resistance.
Ruchita Balasubramanian and colleagues, estimate the incidence of hospital-associated infections resistant to antibiotics in 195 countries using point prevalence survey data.
James Neal Russell and colleagues explore antibiotic use and mortality prediction in hospitalised neonates and infants with sepsis.
Silvia Bertagnolio, Amitabh Bipin Suthar, Olga Tosas and Kitty Van Weezenbeek discuss surveillance of antimicrobial resistance, the existing limitations and the implications this has on accurate determination of incidence.
In this Special Issue, we present a fascinating array of research papers providing insights into various facets of mental health during the pandemic.
This collection of research articles highlights the multi-faceted challenges imposed by drug-resistant bacteria, the consequences for health and economics, and interventions that could lessen the burden.
In this Collection, PLOS Medicine presents high-quality translational research and clinical studies on advances in early cancer detection.
This Special Issue brings together the latest research on child and adolescent health, including strategies to monitor and combat child mortality from birth through adolescence, and environmental impacts on child health and mortality.
This 2019 Special Issue highlights the importance of nutrition for maternal and child health.
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