May 17, 2022

Antibody responses against SARS-CoV-2 variants induced by four different SARS-CoV-2 vaccines in health care workers in the Netherlands: A prospective cohort study

Marit J. van Gils and colleagues investigate antibody responses against diverse emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants induced by four different SARS-CoV-2 vaccines in health care workers in the Netherlands.

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05/19/2022

Research Article

Integrating polygenic risk scores in the prediction of type 2 diabetes risk and subtypes in British Pakistanis and Bangladeshis: A population-based cohort study

Sam Hodgson and colleagues investigate whether the common genetic differences associated with type 2 diabetes in people of European ancestry can be transferred to people of British Pakistani and Bangladeshi ancestry, integrating a novel polygenic risk score with an established clinical risk score.

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Integrating polygenic risk scores in the prediction of type 2 diabetes risk and subtypes in British Pakistanis and Bangladeshis: A population-based cohort study

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05/19/2022

Perspective

Extending precision medicine tools to populations at high risk of type 2 diabetes

In this Perspective, Shivani Misra and Jose C Florez discuss the application of precision medicine tools in under-represented populations.

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Extending precision medicine tools to populations at high risk of type 2 diabetes

05/13/2022

Research Article

Prenatal fortified balanced energy–protein supplementation and birth outcomes in rural Burkina Faso: A randomized controlled efficacy trial

Brenda de Kok and colleagues investigate the efficacy of fortified BEP supplementation during pregnancy to improve birth outcomes, as compared to iron-folic acid (IFA) tablets, among pregnant women in rural Burkina Faso.

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Prenatal fortified balanced energy–protein supplementation and birth outcomes in rural Burkina Faso: A randomized controlled efficacy trial

05/12/2022

Research Article

Incidence of chikungunya virus infections among Kenyan children with neurological disease, 2014–2018: A cohort study

In a cohort study, Doris K. Nyamwaya, Mark Otiende, and colleagues investigate the incidence of chikungunya virus infection-associated neurological illness among children younger than 16 years of age in Kilifi County, Kenya, between 2014-2018.

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05/17/2022

Editorial

Call for Papers: PLOS Medicine Special Issue on Bacterial Antimicrobial Resistance — Surveillance and Prevention

The editors of PLOS Medicine, together with guest editors Timothy Walsh, Ramanan Laxminarayan and Ana Cristina Gales, announce a forthcoming Special Issue dedicated to bacterial antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

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04/27/2022

Research Article

Nonregistration, discontinuation, and nonpublication of randomized trials: A repeated metaresearch analysis

Benjamin Speich and colleagues investigate whether rates of trial completion and publication have increased over the past decade, the extent to which non-published trials can be identified in registries, and the association between reporting quality of protocols and premature discontinuation or non-publication of trials .

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05/09/2022

Research Article

Effect of glutamate infusion on NT-proBNP after coronary artery bypass grafting in high-risk patients (GLUTAMICS II)

Rolf Svedjeholm and colleagues evaluate glutamate infusion to prevent rises of NT-proBNP after coronary artery bypass surgery.

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05/10/2022

Research Article

COVID-19 epidemiology and changes in health service utilization in Azraq and Zaatari refugee camps in Jordan: A retrospective cohort study

Chiara Altare and colleagues evaluate COVID-19 epidemiology and associated changes in routine health services in Azraq and Zaatari refugee camps in Jordan.

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05/10/2022

Editorial

Call for Papers: PLOS Medicine Special Issue on the COVID-19 Pandemic and Global Mental Health

The PLOS Medicine editors together with Guest Editors Vikram Patel, Daisy Fancourt, Toshi A Furukawa, and Lola Kola announce a special issue on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global mental health.

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04/22/2022

Perspective

Social justice now for an equitable tomorrow: Reflections from the Consortium of Universities for Global Health Conference 2022

PLOS Medicine editors Beryne Odeny and Callam Davidson report from the Consortium of Universities for Global Health conference.

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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.

PLOS Medicine Collections

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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