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Editor-in-Chief Melissa Norton, MD Medical Editor Jigisha Patel, MRCP PhD In-house Editor Natalie Pafitis
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     Prevalence of enteropathogenic viruses and molecular characterization of group A rotavirus among children with diarrhea in Dar es Salaam Tanzania Sabrina J Moyo, Njolstad Gro, Vainio Kirsti, Mecky I Matee, Jesse Kitundu, Samwel Y Maselle, Nina Langeland, Helge Myrmel BMC Public Health 2007, 7:359 (27 December 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Research article
     Morbidity at elementary school entry differs by sex and level of residence urbanization: a comparative cross-sectional study Rea-Jeng Yang, Jiunn-Jye Sheu, Huey-Shys Chen, Kuan-Chia Lin, Hsiu-Li Huang BMC Public Health 2007, 7:358 (25 December 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Research article
     The global distribution of fatal pesticide self-poisoning: Systematic review David Gunnell, Michael Eddleston, Michael R Phillips, Flemming Konradsen BMC Public Health 2007, 7:357 (21 December 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Research article
    PCR colorimetric dot-blot assay and clinical pretest probability for diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Smear-Negative patients Luciene Cardoso Scherer, Rosa Dea Sperhacke, Carla Jarczewski, Patr cia I Cafrune, Simone Minghelli, Marta Os rio Ribeiro, Fernanda CQ Mello, Antonio Ruffino-Netto, Maria LR Rossetti, Afr nio L Kritski BMC Public Health 2007, 7:356 (20 December 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Study protocol
    A randomized physiotherapy trial in patients with fecal incontinence: design of the PhysioFIT-study Esther MJ Bols, Bary CM Berghmans, Erik JM Hendriks, Rob A de Bie, Jarno Melenhorst, Wim G van Gemert, Cor GMI Baeten BMC Public Health 2007, 7:355 (20 December 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Research article
    The Internet as a source of reproductive health information among adolescent girls in an urban city in Nigeria Williams E Nwagwu BMC Public Health 2007, 7:354 (20 December 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Research article
    Analysis of agreement among definitions of metabolic syndrome in nondiabetic Turkish adults: a methodological study Ahmet Selcuk Can, Thomas P Bersot BMC Public Health 2007, 7:353 (19 December 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Research article
    The reach and impact of social marketing and reproductive health communication campaigns in Zambia Ronan Van Rossem, Dominique Meekers BMC Public Health 2007, 7:352 (18 December 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Research article
    Risk factors for ischaemic heart disease in a Cretan rural population: a twelve year follow-up study Ioannis K Karalis, Athanasios K Alegakis, Antonios G Kafatos, Antonios D Koutis, Panos E Vardas, Christos D Lionis BMC Public Health 2007, 7:351 (18 December 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Research article
     The training needs of Turkish emergency department personnel regarding intimate partner violence H Asli Davas Aksan, Feride Aksu BMC Public Health 2007, 7:350 (13 December 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Research article
    Promotion of couples' voluntary counselling and testing for HIV through influential networks in two African capital cities Susan Allen, Etienne Karita, Elwyn Chomba, David L Roth, Joseph Telfair, Isaac Zulu, Leslie Clark, Nzali Kancheya, Martha Conkling, Rob Stephenson, Brigitte Bekan, Katherine Kimbrell, Steven Dunham, Faith Henderson, Moses Sinkala, Michel Carael, Alan Haworth BMC Public Health 2007, 7:349 (11 December 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Study protocol
    Peripheral Arterial Disease Study (PERART): Prevalence and predictive values of asymptomatic peripheral arterial occlusive disease related to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality Mar a Teresa Alzamora, Jos Miguel Baena-D ez, Marta Sorribes, Rosa For s, Pere Toran, Marisa Vicheto, Guillem Pera, Mar a Dolores Reina, Carlos Albaladejo, Judith Lluss , Magda Bund , Amparo Sancho, Antonio Heras, Joan Rubi s, Juan Francisco Arenillas, the PERART study BMC Public Health 2007, 7:348 (11 December 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Research article
    The role of anxiety symptoms in school performance in a community sample of children and adolescents Luigi Mazzone, Francesca Ducci, Maria Cristina Scoto, Eleonora Passaniti, Valentina Genitori D'Arrigo, Benedetto Vitiello BMC Public Health 2007, 7:347 (5 December 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Correspondence
     How can developing countries harness biotechnology to improve health? Abdallah S Daar, Kathryn Berndtson, Deepa L Persad, Peter A Singer BMC Public Health 2007, 7:346 (3 December 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Research article
    Prevalence of anemia and deficiency of iron, folic acid, and zinc in children younger than 2 years of age who use the health services provided by the Mexican Social Security Institute Ximena Duque, Sergio Flores-Hern ndez, Samuel Flores-Huerta, Ignacio M ndez-Ram rez, Sergio Mu oz, Bernardo Turnbull, Gloria Mart nez-Andrade, Rosa I Ramos, Marco Gonz lez-Unzaga, Mar a E Mendoza, Homero Mart nez BMC Public Health 2007, 7:345 (30 November 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Research article
    Treatment outcome of new pulmonary tuberculosis in Guangzhou, China 1993 2002: a register-based cohort study Qing-Song Bao, Yu-Hua Du, Ci-Yong Lu BMC Public Health 2007, 7:344 (29 November 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Correspondence
    Identifying the determinants of premature mortality in Russia: overcoming a methodological challenge Susannah Tomkins, Vladimir Shkolnikov, Evgueni Andreev, Nikolay Kiryanov, David A Leon, Martin McKee, Lyudmila Saburova BMC Public Health 2007, 7:343 (28 November 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Research article
    Health inequities: lower socio-economic conditions and higher incidences of intestinal parasites
pek stan, Ali A Kilimcio lu, Nogay Girginkarde ler, Beyhan C zyurt, M Emin Limoncu, lgen Z Ok BMC Public Health 2007, 7:342 (27 November 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Research article
    Determinants of sexual activity and its relation to cervical cancer risk among South African Women Diane Cooper, Margaret Hoffman, Henri Carrara, Lynn Rosenberg, Judy Kelly, Ilse Stander, Lynnette Denny, Anna-Lise Williamson, Samuel Shapiro BMC Public Health 2007, 7:341 (27 November 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Research article
    The physical and mental health of a large military cohort: baseline functional health status of the Millennium Cohort Tyler C Smith, Mark Zamorski, Besa Smith, James R Riddle, Cynthia A LeardMann, Timothy S Wells, Charles C Engel, Charles W Hoge, Joyce Adkins, Dan Blaze, the Millennium Cohort Study Team BMC Public Health 2007, 7:340 (26 November 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Research article
    Personality, psychological stress, and self-reported influenza symptomatology Kim GE Smolderen, Ad JJM Vingerhoets, Marcel A Croon, Johan Denollet BMC Public Health 2007, 7:339 (23 November 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Research article
    Seroprevalence of hepatitis B and C viral co-infections among children infected with human immunodeficiency virus attending the paediatric HIV care and treatment center at Muhimbili National Hospital in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania Safila P Telatela, Mecky I Matee, Emmanuel K Munubhi BMC Public Health 2007, 7:338 (22 November 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Research article
    Sedative, hypnotic, anxiolytic and opioid medicament use and its co-occurrence with tobacco smoking and alcohol risk drinking in a community sample Ulrich John, Sebastian E Baumeister, Henry V lzke, Christian Meyer, Sabina Ulbricht, Dietrich Alte BMC Public Health 2007, 7:337 (20 November 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Research article
     Rates, risk factors & methods of self harm among minority ethnic groups in the UK: a systematic review Kamaldeep Bhui, Kwame McKenzie, Farhat Rasul BMC Public Health 2007, 7:336 (19 November 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Research article
    Living alone is a risk factor for mortality in men but not women from the general population: a prospective cohort study Ulla Kandler, Christa Meisinger, Jens Baumert, Hannelore L wel, the KORA Study Group BMC Public Health 2007, 7:335 (16 November 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Research article
     Meta-analysis of the relation between European and American smokeless tobacco and oral cancer Rolf Weitkunat, Edward Sanders, Peter N Lee BMC Public Health 2007, 7:334 (15 November 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] [Cited on BioMed Central] Correspondence
     Internet treatment of sexually transmitted infections a public health hazard? Roberto Vivancos, Silke Schelenz, Yoon K Loke BMC Public Health 2007, 7:333 (15 November 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] [1 comment] Study protocol
    Efficacy of confrontational counselling for smoking cessation in smokers with previously undiagnosed mild to moderate airflow limitation: study protocol of a randomized controlled trial Daniel Kotz, Geertjan Wesseling, Marcus JH Huibers, Onno CP van Schayck BMC Public Health 2007, 7:332 (15 November 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Research article
     Disparities in appendicitis rupture rate among mentally ill patients Jen-Huoy Tsay, Cheng-Hua Lee, Yea-Jen Hsu, Pen-Jen Wang, Ya-Mei Bai, Yiing-Jenq Chou, Nicole Huang BMC Public Health 2007, 7:331 (15 November 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Research article
     Avian influenza outbreak in Turkey through health personnel's views: a qualitative study Ozlem Sarikaya, Tugrul Erbaydar BMC Public Health 2007, 7:330 (15 November 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Study protocol
    The development of an intervention programme to reduce whole-body vibration exposure at work induced by a change in behaviour: a study protocol Ivo JH Tiemessen, Carel TJ Hulshof, Monique HW Frings-Dresen BMC Public Health 2007, 7:329 (15 November 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Research article
    Population attributable risk for diabetes associated with excess weight in Tehranian adults: a population-based cohort study Farhad Hosseinpanah, Mehdi Rambod, Fereidoun Azizi BMC Public Health 2007, 7:328 (14 November 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Research article
    Do inattention and hyperactivity symptoms equal scholastic impairment? evidence from three European cohorts Alina Rodriguez, Marjo-Riitta J rvelin, Carsten Obel, Anja Taanila, Jouko Miettunen, Irma Moilanen, Tine Brink Henriksen, Katri Pietil inen, Hanna Ebeling, Arto J Kotimaa, Karen Markussen Linnet, J rn Olsen BMC Public Health 2007, 7:327 (13 November 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Research article
    A cross-sectional study of vascular risk factors in a rural South African population: data from the Southern African Stroke Prevention Initiative (SASPI) Margaret Thorogood, Myles Connor, Stephen Tollman, Gillian Lewando Hundt, Gerry Fowkes, Jennifer Marsh BMC Public Health 2007, 7:326 (13 November 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Research article
    Short GSM mobile phone exposure does not alter human auditory brainstem response G bor Stefanics, L r nd Kell nyi, Ferenc Moln r, Gy rgyi Kubinyi, Gy rgy Thur czy, Istv n Hern di BMC Public Health 2007, 7:325 (12 November 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Study protocol
    Design and evaluation protocol of "FATaintPHAT", a computer-tailored intervention to prevent excessive weight gain in adolescents Nicole PM Ezendam, Anke Oenema, Petra M van de Looij-Jansen, Johannes Brug BMC Public Health 2007, 7:324 (12 November 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Research article
    Changes in health risk behaviors of elementary school students in northern Taiwan from 2001 to 2003: results from the child and adolescent behaviors in long-term evolution study Wen-Chi Wu, Hsing-Yi Chang, Lee-Lan Yen, Tony Szu-Hsien Lee BMC Public Health 2007, 7:323 (12 November 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Research article
    Substance abuse in pregnant women. Experiences from a special child welfare clinic in Norway Bj rg Hjerkinn, Morten Lindb k, Elin Olaug Rosvold BMC Public Health 2007, 7:322 (11 November 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Research article
    Media suicide-reports, Internet use and the occurrence of suicides between 1987 and 2005 in Japan Akihito Hagihara, Kimio Tarumi, Takeru Abe BMC Public Health 2007, 7:321 (11 November 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Research article
    Socio-demographic and clinical characteristics of re-presentation to an Australian inner-city emergency department: implications for service delivery Gaye Moore, Marie Gerdtz, Elizabeth Manias, Graham Hepworth, Andrew Dent BMC Public Health 2007, 7:320 (10 November 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Research article
    Does a short-term intervention promote mental and general health among young adults? An evaluation of counselling Regina Winzer, Agneta Bergsten Brucefors BMC Public Health 2007, 7:319 (8 November 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Commentary
    Ethnicity and the ethics of data linkage Kenneth M Boyd BMC Public Health 2007, 7:318 (8 November 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Study protocol
    The UK Burden of Injury Study a protocol. [National Research Register number: M0044160889] Ronan A Lyons, Elizabeth E Towner, Denise Kendrick, Nicola Christie, Sinead Brophy, Ceri J Phillips, Carol Coupland, Rebecca Carter, Lindsay Groom, Judith Sleney, Phillip Adrian Evans, Ian Pallister, Frank Coffey BMC Public Health 2007, 7:317 (8 November 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Research article
    The goitre rate, its association with reproductive failure, and the knowledge of iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) among women in Ethiopia: Cross-section community based study Cherinet Abuye, Yemane Berhane BMC Public Health 2007, 7:316 (8 November 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Research article
    Health-seeking behaviour of human brucellosis cases in rural Tanzania John Kunda, Julie Fitzpatrick, Rudovic Kazwala, Nigel P French, Gabriel Shirima, Alastair MacMillan, Dominic Kambarage, Mark Bronsvoort, Sarah Cleaveland BMC Public Health 2007, 7:315 (3 November 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Research article
    Adverse health effects of low levels of perceived control in Swedish and Russian community samples Johanna Lundberg, Martin Bobak, Sofia Malyutina, Margareta Kristenson, Hynek Pikhart BMC Public Health 2007, 7:314 (2 November 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Research article
    Cigarette smoking and tooth loss experience among young adults: a national record linkage study Miki Ojima, Takashi Hanioka, Keiko Tanaka, Hitoshi Aoyama BMC Public Health 2007, 7:313 (2 November 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Research article
    Correlates of cigarette smoking among male college students in Karachi, Pakistan Shafquat Rozi, Zahid A Butt, Saeed Akhtar BMC Public Health 2007, 7:312 (1 November 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Research article
    Exposure of bakery and pastry apprentices to airborne flour dust using PM2.5 and PM10 personal samplers Estelle Mounier-Geyssant, Jean-Fran ois Barth lemy, Lory Mouchot, Christophe Paris, Denis Zmirou-Navier BMC Public Health 2007, 7:311 (1 November 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Research article
    Medical care of asylum seekers: a descriptive study of the appropriateness of nurse practitioners' care compared to traditional physician-based care in a gatekeeping system Patrick Bodenmann, Fabrice Althaus, Bernard Burnand, Paul Vaucher, Alain P coud, Blaise Genton BMC Public Health 2007, 7:310 (31 October 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Correspondence
    Exploring health systems research and its influence on policy processes in low income countries Adnan A Hyder, Gerald Bloom, Melissa Leach, Shamsuzzoha B Syed, David H Peters, Future Health Systems: Innovations for Equity BMC Public Health 2007, 7:309 (31 October 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] [Cited on BioMed Central] Research article
     Educational disparities in health behaviors among patients with diabetes: the Translating Research Into Action for Diabetes (TRIAD) Study Andrew J Karter, Mark R Stevens, Arleen F Brown, O Kenrik Duru, Edward W Gregg, Tiffany L Gary, Gloria L Beckles, Chien-Wen Tseng, David G Marrero, Beth Waitzfelder, William H Herman, John D Piette, Monika M Safford, Susan L Ettner BMC Public Health 2007, 7:308 (29 October 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Research article
    Field assessment of a model tuberculosis outbreak response plan for low-incidence areas Laura Freimanis Hance, Karen R Steingart, Christine G Hahn, Lisa Pascopella, Charles M Nolan BMC Public Health 2007, 7:307 (26 October 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Study protocol
    The DYD-RCT protocol: an on-line randomised controlled trial of an interactive computer-based intervention compared with a standard information website to reduce alcohol consumption among hazardous drinkers Elizabeth Murray, Jim McCambridge, Zarnie Khadjesari, Ian R White, Simon G Thompson, Christine Godfrey, Stuart Linke, Paul Wallace BMC Public Health 2007, 7:306 (26 October 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Research article
    Changes in the sociodemographic composition of the lowest socioeconomic group over time, 1987 2001 Frans JM Bongers, Linelle EN Deunk, Francois G Schellevis, Henk JM van den Hoogen, Jouke van der Zee, Wil JHM van den Bosch BMC Public Health 2007, 7:305 (25 October 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Research article
     Human Papilloma Virus vaccine and cervical cancer screening acceptability among adults in Quebec, Canada Chantal Sauvageau, Bernard Duval, Vladimir Gilca, France Lavoie, Manale Ouakki BMC Public Health 2007, 7:304 (25 October 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Research article
    The management of diabetes in indigenous Australians from primary care Mark Thomas, Andrew J Weekes, Merlin C Thomas BMC Public Health 2007, 7:303 (25 October 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Research article
    Environmental tobacco smoke in hospitality venues in Greece Constantine I Vardavas, Barbara Kondilis, Mark J Travers, Elisabeth Petsetaki, Yiannis Tountas, Anthony G Kafatos BMC Public Health 2007, 7:302 (23 October 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Correction
    Rationale, design and conduct of a comprehensive evaluation of a school-based peer-led anti-smoking intervention in the UK: the ASSIST cluster randomised trial [ISRCTN55572965] Fenella Starkey, Laurence Moore, Rona Campbell, Mark Sidaway, Michael Bloor, ASSIST (A Stop Smoking In Schools Trial) BMC Public Health 2007, 7:301 (23 October 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] Correspondence
    Modelling the evolution of drug resistance in the presence of antiviral drugs Jianhong Wu, Ping Yan, Chris Archibald BMC Public Health 2007, 7:300 (23 October 2007) [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [PubMed] [Related articles] Research article
    Leisure and religious activity participation and mental health: gender analysis of older adults in Nepal Ramraj Gautam, Tami Saito, Ichiro Kai BMC Public Health 2007, 7:299 (22 |
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