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Commentary
Better health intelligence: a new era for civil registration and vital statistics?
Lopez AD, Setel PW
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:73 (7 April 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/73/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/73
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-015-0333-4.pdf

Research article
The rising tide of polypharmacy and drug-drug interactions: population database analysis 1995?2010
Guthrie B, Makubate B, Hernandez-Santiago V, Dreischulte T
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:74 (7 April 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/74/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-015-0322-7.pdf

Review
Depression sum-scores don’t add up: why analyzing specific depression symptoms is essential
Fried EI, Nesse RM
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:72 (6 April 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/72/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/72
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-015-0325-4.pdf

Research article
Early goal-directed therapy in the management of severe sepsis or septic shock in adults: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Zhang L, Zhu G, Han L, Fu P
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:71 (3 April 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/71/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-015-0312-9.pdf

Research article
The predictive value of current haemoglobin levels for incident tuberculosis and/or mortality during long-term antiretroviral therapy in South Africa: a cohort study
Kerkhoff AD, Wood R, Cobelens FG, Gupta-Wright A, Bekker L, Lawn SD
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:70 (2 April 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/70/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-015-0320-9.pdf

Research article
Benchmarking health system performance across districts in Zambia: a systematic analysis of levels and trends in key maternal and child health interventions from 1990 to 2010
Colson K, Dwyer-Lindgren L, Achoki T, Fullman N, Schneider M, Mulenga P, Hangoma P, Ng M, Masiye F, Gakidou E
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:69 (2 April 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/69/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/69
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-015-0308-5.pdf

Opinion
The many roads to mitochondrial dysfunction in neuroimmune and neuropsychiatric disorders
Morris G, Berk M
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:68 (1 April 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/68/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/68
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-015-0310-y.pdf

Commentary
Observing in real time the evolution of artemisinin resistance in Plasmodium falciparum
Sibley C
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:67 (31 March 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/67/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/67
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-015-0316-5.pdf

Research article
The effect of dosing strategies on the therapeutic efficacy of artesunate-amodiaquine for uncomplicated malaria: a meta-analysis of individual patient data
The Worldwide Antimalarial Resistance Network (WWARN) AS-AQ Study Group
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:66 (31 March 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/66/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-015-0301-z.pdf

Research article
Achieving a 25% reduction in premature non-communicable disease mortality: the Swedish population as a cohort study
Santosa A, Rocklöv J, Högberg U, Byass P
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:65 (30 March 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/65/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-015-0313-8.pdf

Question and Answer
Diagnosis and treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): An interview with Richard Legro
Legro R
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:64 (27 March 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/64/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/64
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-015-0299-2.pdf

Commentary
Ongoing data from the breast cancer prevention trials: opportunity for breast cancer risk reduction
Vogel VG
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:63 (26 March 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/63/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/63
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-015-0300-0.pdf

Minireview
Advances in Alzheimer’s Disease Drug Development
Rafii MS, Aisen PS
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:62 (25 March 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/62/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/62
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-015-0297-4.pdf

Commentary
Prostate-specific antigen-based screening: controversy and guidelines
Kim EH, Andriole GL
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:61 (24 March 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/61/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/61
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-015-0296-5.pdf

Editorial
Spotlight on prostate cancer: the latest evidence and current controversies
Carlsson S, Vickers A
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:60 (24 March 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/60/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/60
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-015-0311-x.pdf

Research article
Consumption of whole grains and cereal fiber and total and cause-specific mortality: prospective analysis of 367,442 individuals
Huang T, Xu M, Lee A, Cho S, Qi L
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:59 (24 March 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/59/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/59
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-015-0294-7.pdf

Research article
The evolution of mobile apps for asthma: an updated systematic assessment of content and tools
Huckvale K, Morrison C, Ouyang J, Ghaghda A, Car J
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:58 (23 March 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/58/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/58
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-015-0303-x.pdf

Research article
Characterization of Plasmodium vivax-associated admissions to reference hospitals in Brazil and India
Siqueira AM, Lacerda M, Magalhães BM, Mourão M, Melo GC, Alexandre M, Alecrim M, Kochar D, Kochar S, Kochar A, Nayak K, del Portillo H, Guinovart C, Alonso P, Bassat Q
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:57 (20 March 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/57/abstract
Provisional PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-015-0302-y.pdf

Commentary
Consensus about managing gastrointestinal and cardiovascular risks of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs?
Yeomans ND
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:56 (19 March 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/56/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/56
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-015-0291-x.pdf

Guideline
Safe prescribing of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in patients with osteoarthritis – an expert consensus addressing benefits as well as gastrointestinal and cardiovascular risks
Scarpignato C, Lanas A, Blandizzi C, Lems WF, Hermann M, Hunt RH, For the International NSAID Consensus Group
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:55 (19 March 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/55/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/55
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-015-0285-8.pdf

Commentary
Electronic cigarette use and harm reversal: emerging evidence in the lung
Polosa R
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:54 (18 March 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/54/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/54
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-015-0298-3.pdf

Research article
Vaccines for the prevention of seasonal influenza in patients with diabetes: systematic review and meta-analysis
Remschmidt C, Wichmann O, Harder T
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:53 (17 March 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/53/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/53
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-015-0295-6.pdf

Research article
Cardiovascular risk factor distribution and subjective risk estimation in urban women – The BEFRI Study: a randomized cross-sectional study
Oertelt-Prigione S, Seeland U, Kendel F, Rücke M, Flöel A, Gaissmaier W, Heim C, Schnabel R, Stangl V, Regitz-Zagrosek V
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:52 (16 March 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/52/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/52
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-015-0304-9.pdf

Research article
The Brief Memory and Executive Test (BMET) for detecting vascular cognitive impairment in small vessel disease: a validation study
Brookes RL, Hollocks MJ, Khan U, Morris RG, Markus HS
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:51 (11 March 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/51/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/51
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-015-0290-y.pdf

Commentary
The World Health Organization and global health estimates: improving collaboration and capacity
Boerma T, Mathers CD
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:50 (10 March 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/50/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/50
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-015-0286-7.pdf

Research article
Evaluating vaccination strategies for reducing infant respiratory syncytial virus infection in low-income settings
Poletti P, Merler S, Ajelli M, Manfredi P, Munywoki PK, Nokes D, Melegaro A
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:49 (10 March 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/49/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/49
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-015-0283-x.pdf

Research article
Multi-omic signature of body weight change: results from a population-based cohort study
Wahl S, Vogt S, Stückler F, Krumsiek J, Bartel J, Kacprowski T, Schramm K, Carstensen M, Rathmann W, Roden M, Jourdan C, Kangas AJ, Soininen P, Ala-Korpela M, Nöthlings U, Boeing H, Theis FJ, Meisinger C, Waldenberger M, Suhre K, Homuth G, Gieger C, Kastenmüller G, Illig T, Linseisen J, Peters A, Prokisch H, Herder C, Thorand B, Grallert H
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:48 (9 March 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/48/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/48
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-015-0282-y.pdf

Research article
Life course trajectories of alcohol consumption in the United Kingdom using longitudinal data from nine cohort studies
Britton A, Ben-Shlomo Y, Benzeval M, Kuh D, Bell S
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:47 (6 March 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/47/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/47
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-015-0273-z.pdf

Review
Endocrine therapy considerations in postmenopausal patients with hormone receptor positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor type 2 negative advanced breast cancers
Migliaccio I, Malorni L, Hart CD, Guarducci C, Di Leo A
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:46 (5 March 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/46/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/46
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-015-0280-0.pdf

Review
New horizons in tumor microenvironment biology: challenges and opportunities
Chen F, Zhuang X, Lin L, Yu P, Wang Y, Shi Y, Hu G, Sun Y
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:45 (5 March 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/45/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/45
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-015-0278-7.pdf

Opinion
Global mental health and neuroethics
Stein DJ, Giordano J
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:44 (4 March 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/44/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/44
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-015-0274-y.pdf

Review
Neuropsychiatric lupus: a mosaic of clinical presentations
Kivity S, Agmon-Levin N, Zandman-Goddard G, Chapman J, Shoenfeld Y
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:43 (4 March 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/43/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/43
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-015-0269-8.pdf

Review
Management of severe paediatric malaria in resource-limited settings
Maitland K
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:42 (3 March 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/42/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/42
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-014-0263-6.pdf

Review
Maternal undernutrition and cardiometabolic disease: a latin american perspective
Lopez-Jaramillo P, Gomez-Arbelaez D, Sotomayor-Rubio A, Mantilla-Garcia D, Lopez-Lopez J
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:41 (2 March 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/41/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/41
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-015-0293-8.pdf

Research article
The impact of a healthy lifestyle on Disability-Adjusted Life Years: a prospective cohort study
May AM, Struijk EA, Fransen HP, Onland-Moret N, de Wit G, Boer J, van der Schouw YT, Hoekstra J, Bueno-de-Mesquita H, Peeters P, Beulens J
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:39 (27 February 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/39/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/39
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-015-0287-6.pdf

Research article
New anthropometry-based age- and sex-specific reference values for urinary 24-hour creatinine excretion based on the adult Swiss population
Forni Ogna V, Ogna A, Vuistiner P, Pruijm M, Ponte B, Ackermann D, Gabutti L, Vakilzadeh N, Mohaupt M, Martin P, Guessous I, Péchère-Bertschi A, Paccaud F, Bochud M, Burnier M, on behalf of the Swiss Survey on Salt Group
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:40 (27 February 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/40/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/40
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-015-0275-x.pdf

Research article
Tobacco smoking and all-cause mortality in a large Australian cohort study: findings from a mature epidemic with current low smoking prevalence
Banks E, Joshy G, Weber MF, Liu B, Grenfell R, Egger S, Paige E, Lopez AD, Sitas F, Beral V
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:38 (24 February 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/38/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/38
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Commentary
EGFR-directed antibodies increase the risk of severe infection in cancer patients
Altan M, Burtness B
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:37 (20 February 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/37/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/37
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-015-0276-9.pdf

Comment
Stepping Stones Triple P: the importance of putting the findings into context – a response to Tellegen and Sofronoff
Reijneveld SA, Kleefman M, Jansen D
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:36 (19 February 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/36/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/36
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Commentary
Drug therapy for patients with systolic heart failure after the PARADIGM-HF trial: in need of a new paradigm of LCZ696 implementation in clinical practice
Filippatos G, Farmakis D, Parissis J, Lekakis J
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:35 (18 February 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/35/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/35
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-015-0272-0.pdf

Commentary
The National Institutes of Health and guidance for reporting preclinical research
Moher D, Avey M, Antes G, Altman DG
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:34 (17 February 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/34/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/34
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-015-0284-9.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25775278

Guideline
Developing a guideline to standardize the citation of bioresources in journal articles (CoBRA)
Bravo E, Calzolari A, De Castro P, Mabile L, Napolitani F, Rossi A, Cambon-Thomsen A
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:33 (17 February 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/33/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/33
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-015-0266-y.pdf

Commentary
E-cigarettes: methodological and ideological issues and research priorities
Etter J
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:32 (16 February 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/32/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/32
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-014-0264-5.pdf

Commentary
Diagnosis and management of hyponatraemia: AGREEing the guidelines
Maxwell AP
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:31 (13 February 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/31/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/31
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Research article
Proxy markers of serum retinol concentration, used alone and in combination, to assess population vitamin A status in Kenyan children: a cross-sectional study
Talsma EF, Verhoef H, Brouwer ID, Mburu-de Wagt AS, Hulshof P, Melse-Boonstra A
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:30 (11 February 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/30/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/30
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Reviewer acknowledgement
Annual acknowledgement of BMC medicine manuscript reviewers
Alam S
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:29 (9 February 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/29/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/29
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Opinion
Central pathways causing fatigue in neuro-inflammatory and autoimmune illnesses
Morris G, Berk M, Walder K, Maes M
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:28 (6 February 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/28/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/28
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-014-0259-2.pdf

Commentary
Why are there deadly drugs?
Lexchin J
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:27 (5 February 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/27/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/27
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25656293

Research article
Delays in the post-marketing withdrawal of drugs to which deaths have been attributed: a systematic investigation and analysis
Onakpoya IJ, Heneghan CJ, Aronson JK
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:26 (5 February 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/26/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/26
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-014-0262-7.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25651859

Commentary
Stepping Stones Triple P: the importance of putting the findings into context
Tellegen CL, Sofronoff K
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:25 (4 February 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/25/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/25
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-014-0260-9.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25649871

Commentary
Global malaria eradication and the importance of Plasmodium falciparum epidemiology in Africa
Snow RW
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:23 (3 February 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/23/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/23
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25644195

Research article
The impact of maternal smoking during pregnancy on depressive and anxiety behaviors in children: the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study
Moylan S, Gustavson K, Øverland S, Karevold E, Jacka FN, Pasco JA, Berk M
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:24 (3 February 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/24/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/24
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-014-0257-4.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25644294

Commentary
Innocent lives lost and saved: the importance of blood transfusion for children in sub-Saharan Africa
Dzik WH
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:22 (2 February 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/22/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/22
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-014-0248-5.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25640864

Research article
Anaemia and blood transfusion in African children presenting to hospital with severe febrile illness
Kiguli S, Maitland K, George EC, Olupot-Olupot P, Opoka RO, Engoru C, Akech SO, Nyeko R, Mtove G, Reyburn H, Levin M, Babiker AG, Gibb DM, Crawley J
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:21 (2 February 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/21/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/21
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-014-0246-7.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25640706

Opinion
The science of clinical practice: disease diagnosis or patient prognosis? Evidence about “what is likely to happen” should shape clinical practice
Croft P, Altman DG, Deeks JJ, Dunn KM, Hay AD, Hemingway H, LeResche L, Peat G, Perel P, Petersen SE, Riley RD, Roberts I, Sharpe M, Stevens RJ, Van Der Windt DA, Von Korff M, Timmis A
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:20 (30 January 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/20/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/20
PDF http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/s12916-014-0265-4.pdf
PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25637245

Research article
Time-to-infection by Plasmodium falciparum is largely determined by random factors
Pinkevych M, Chelimo K, Vulule J, Kazura JW, Moormann AM, Davenport MP
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:19 (30 January 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/19/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/19
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PubMed http://www.biomedcentral.com/pubmed/25633459

Research article
In utero exposure to cigarette chemicals induces sex-specific disruption of one-carbon metabolism and DNA methylation in the human fetal liver
Drake AJ, O’Shaughnessy PJ, Bhattacharya S, Monteiro A, Kerrigan D, Goetz S, Raab A, Rhind SM, Sinclair KD, Meharg AA, Feldmann J, Fowler PA
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:18 (29 January 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/18/abstract
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Effects on mortality of a nutritional intervention for malnourished HIV-infected adults referred for antiretroviral therapy: a randomised controlled trial
Filteau S, PrayGod G, Kasonka L, Woodd S, Rehman AM, Chisenga M, Siame J, Koethe JR, Changalucha J, Michael D, Kidola J, Manno D, Larke N, Yilma D, Heimburger DC, Friis H, Kelly P, NUSTART Study Team
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:17 (28 January 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/17/abstract
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Research article
Haemoglobin level at birth is associated with short term outcomes and mortality in preterm infants
Banerjee J, Asamoah FK, Singhvi D, Kwan A, Morris JK, Aladangady N
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:16 (27 January 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/16/abstract
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Validating estimates of prevalence of non-communicable diseases based on household surveys: the symptomatic diagnosis study
James SL, Romero M, Ramírez-Villalobos D, Gómez S, Pierce K, Flaxman A, Serina P, Stewart A, Murray C, Gakidou E, Lozano R, Hernandez B
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:15 (26 January 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/15/abstract
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Quality of oral anticoagulation with phenprocoumon in regular medical care and its potential for improvement in a telemedicine-based coagulation service – results from the prospective, multi-center, observational cohort study thrombEVAL
Prochaska JH, Göbel S, Keller K, Coldewey M, Ullmann A, Lamparter H, Jünger C, Al-Bayati Z, Baer C, Walter U, Bickel C, ten Cate H, Münzel T, Wild PS
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:14 (23 January 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/14/abstract
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Could low grade bacterial infection contribute to low back pain? A systematic review
Urquhart DM, Zheng Y, Cheng AC, Rosenfeld JV, Chan P, Liew S, Hussain S, Cicuttini FM
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:13 (22 January 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/13/abstract
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Renal function during long-term lithium treatment: a cross-sectional and longitudinal study
Bocchetta A, Ardau R, Fanni T, Sardu C, Piras D, Pani A, Del Zompo M
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:12 (21 January 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/12/abstract
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Major dietary patterns and risk of frailty in older adults: a prospective cohort study
León-Muñoz LM, García-Esquinas E, López-García E, Banegas JR, Rodríguez-Artalejo F
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:11 (20 January 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/11/abstract
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Effects of mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists in patients with preserved ejection fraction: a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials
Chen Y, Wang H, Lu Y, Huang X, Liao Y, Bin J
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:10 (19 January 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/10/abstract
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Sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine plus azithromycin for the prevention of low birthweight in Papua New Guinea: a randomised controlled trial
Unger HW, Ome-Kaius M, Wangnapi RA, Umbers AJ, Hanieh S, Suen C, Robinson LJ, Rosanas-Urgell A, Wapling J, Lufele E, Kongs C, Samol P, Sui D, Singirok D, Bardaji A, Schofield L, Menendez C, Betuela I, Siba P, Mueller I, Rogerson SJ
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:9 (16 January 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/9/abstract
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Commentary
The intriguing relationship between the ABO blood group, cardiovascular disease, and cancer
Franchini M, Lippi G
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:7 (15 January 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/7/abstract
Full text http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/7
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Research article
Mortality and cancer in relation to ABO blood group phenotypes in the Golestan Cohort Study
Etemadi A, Kamangar F, Islami F, Poustchi H, Pourshams A, Brennan P, Boffetta P, Malekzadeh R, Dawsey SM, Abnet CC, Emadi A
BMC Medicine 2015, 13:8 (15 January 2015)
Abstract http://www.biomedcentral.com/1741-7015/13/8/abstract
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