May 17, 2022

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

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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): A randomized controlled trial

Rolf Svedjeholm and colleagues investigate whether glutamate infusion can reduce rises of N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide in moderate- to high-risk patients after coronary artery bypass surgery.

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

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 the COVID-19 epidemiology and associated changes in routine health services in Azraq and Zaatari refugee camps in Jordan.

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

05/10/2022

Editorial

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

The editors of PLOS Medicine together with Guest Editors Vikram Patel, Daisy Fancourt, Toshi A Furukawa, and Lola Kola announce a forthcoming special issue devoted to 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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04/22/2022

Research Article

Brain-based measures of nociception during general anesthesia with remifentanil: A randomized controlled trial

In a randomized controlled trial, Keerthana Karunakaran, Barry Kussman, and colleagues study whether remifentanil attenuates pain-related brain activity during cardiac ablation surgery.

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05/06/2022

Research Article

Evaluation of a multicomponent intervention consisting of education and feedback to reduce benzodiazepine prescriptions by general practitioners

In a randomized trial, Caterina Vicens and co-workers study an intervention to reduce benzodiazepine prescribing.

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05/02/2022

Research Article

Prenatal nutrition supplementation strategies and child development outcomes in rural Niger

Christopher Sudfeld and colleagues evaluate the benefit of multiple micronutrient and medium‐quantity lipid‐based nutrient supplementation in pregnancy.

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04/15/2022

Research Article

Evaluation of an adapted version of the Diabetes Prevention Program for low- and middle-income countries

In a cluster randomized trial, Delwyn Catley and colleagues evaluate an adapted version of the "Lifestyle Africa" Diabetes Prevention Program in South Africa.

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04/20/2022

Research Article

Clustering of physical health multimorbidity in people with severe mental illness

In an observational analysis of primary care data from the UK, Naomi Launders and colleagues study the prevalence and clustering of physical health conditions and multimorbidity in individuals with severe mental illnesses.

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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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