September 6, 2022

Time to end parachute science

The PLOS Medicine editors discuss the implications of parachute science and strategies to address it globally.

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09/15/2022

Research Article

Hospital-treated infections in early- and mid-life and risk of Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A nationwide nested case-control study in Sweden

In a nested case-control study, Jiangwei Sun and colleagues investigate the relationship between hospital-treated infections and risk of a diagnosis for Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and ALS using nationwide registry data from 1970-2016 in Sweden.

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Hospital-treated infections in early- and mid-life and risk of Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: A nationwide nested case-control study in Sweden

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09/15/2022

Perspective

New research on the global prevalence of female genital mutilation/cutting: Research, clinical, and policy implications

In this Perspective, Kerrie Stevenson and Brenda Kelly discuss new research on the prevalence of female genital mutilation/cutting alongside clinical and policy implications.

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New research on the global prevalence of female genital mutilation/cutting: Research, clinical, and policy implications

09/15/2022

Research Article

Clinical and programmatic outcomes of HIV-exposed infants enrolled in care at geographically diverse clinics, 1997–2021: A cohort study

In a cohort study, Andrew Edmonds and colleagues explore clinical and programmatic outcomes of HIV-exposed infants enrolled in care at geographically diverse clinics from 1997 to 2021.

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Clinical and programmatic outcomes of HIV-exposed infants enrolled in care at geographically diverse clinics, 1997–2021: A cohort study

09/06/2022

Research Article

Associations between insomnia and pregnancy and perinatal outcomes: Evidence from mendelian randomization and multivariable regression analyses

Qian Yang and colleagues investigate the associations between insomnia and stillbirth, miscarriage, gestational diabetes, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, perinatal depression, preterm birth, and low and high birth weight.

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09/08/2022

Research Article

Structural factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection risk in an urban slum setting in Salvador, Brazil: A cross-sectional survey

Mariam O. Fofana and colleagues investigate SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in an urban slum in Brazil.

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09/08/2022

Research Article

Tighter or less tight glycaemic targets for women with gestational diabetes mellitus for reducing maternal and perinatal morbidity: A stepped-wedge, cluster-randomised trial

Caroline A. Crowther and colleagues investigate whether tighter or less tight glycaemic targets for women with gestational diabetes mellitus reduce maternal and perinatal morbidity in New Zealand.

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09/01/2022

Research Article

Cancer in children born after frozen-thawed embryo transfer: A cohort study

Nona Sargisian and colleagues investigate the risk of childhood cancer in children born after frozen-thawed embryo transfer in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.

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09/01/2022

Research Article

Vaccine effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 infection or COVID-19 hospitalization with the Alpha, Delta, or Omicron SARS-CoV-2 variant: A nationwide Danish cohort study

Mie Agermose Gram et al estimate vaccine effectiveness against COVID-19 infection.

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09/01/2022

Research Article

The global prevalence of female genital mutilation/cutting: A systematic review and meta-analysis of national, regional, facility, and school-based studies

Leen Farouki et al. discuss the global prevalence and distribution of female genital mutilation.

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09/02/2022

Research Article

Burden of malaria in pregnancy among adolescent girls compared to adult women in 5 sub-Saharan African countries: A secondary individual participant data meta-analysis of 2 clinical trials

Clara Pons-Duran and colleagues study clinical malaria during pregnancy.

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Refugee and Migrant Health

Complex health associations among diverse contexts call for tailored and rights-based solutions

In an Editorial, Guest Editors Paul Spiegel, Terry McGovern and Kol Wickramage discuss the Special Issue.
Suffering and need for care in Rohingya refugees and caregivers in Bangladesh

Megan Doherty and co-workers report on illness, suffering and treatment needs among Rohingya refugees and caregivers in Bangladesh.
Healthcare factors associated with the risk of stillbirth in migrants in Western Australia

Maryam Mozooni and colleagues reveal the higher risk of intrapartum stillbirth for migrant women in Australia compared to Australian born women.
Exploring sources of insecurity for Ethiopian Oromo and Somali women who have given birth in Kakuma Refugee Camp

Amber Lalla and coll. explore sources of insecurity for Ethiopian and Somali women who have given birth in Kakuma Refugee Camp.

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Regulatory Harmonization Collection

This Special Collection provides an overview of the East African Medicines Regulatory Harmonization Initiative, describes its progress thus far, and unveils the initiative’s roadmap for the next phase.
Substance Use, Misuse, and Dependence

This Special Issue highlights the diverse communities that work to support people and populations affected by substance use and misuse.
Maternal and Child Health & Nutrition

This 2019 Special Issue highlights the importance of nutrition for maternal and child health.

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