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	1.	Research article Enhancing Buruli ulcer control in Ghana through social interventions: a case study from the Obom sub-district Collins K Ahorlu, Eric Koka, Dorothy Yeboah-Manu, Isaac Lamptey, Edwin Ampadu BMC Public Health 2013, 13:59 (22 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	2.	Research article Characteristics of users and implications for the use of complementary and alternative medicine in Ghanaian cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy and chemotherapy: a cross- sectional study Joel Yarney, Andrew Donkor, Samuel Y Opoku, Lily Yarney, Isaac Agyeman-Duah, Alice C Abakah, Emmanuel Asampong BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2013, 13:16 (19 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	3.	Research *Trends in multiplicity of Plasmodium falciparum* infections among asymptomatic residents in the middle belt of Ghana** Akua Agyeman-Budu, Charles Brown, George Adjei, Mohammed Adams, David Dosoo, Dominic Dery, Michael Wilson, Kwaku P Asante, Brian Greenwood, Seth Owusu-Agyei Malaria Journal 2013, 12:22 (17 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary This study has investigated the multiplicity of infection within asymptomatic residents of the Kintampo districts of Ghana, and the influence of age and seasonality, by studying the distribution of the polymorphic Plasmodium falciparum antigen merozoite surface protein 2
	4.	Research article Early results of prostate cancer radiation therapy: an analysis with emphasis on research strategies to improve treatment delivery and outcomes Kosj Yamoah, Kwamena Beecham, Sarah E Hegarty, Terry Hyslop, Timothy Showalter, Joel Yarney BMC Cancer 2013, 13:23 (16 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	5.	Research Prevalence of congenital malaria in high-risk Ghanaian newborns: a cross-sectional study Christabel C Enweronu-Laryea, George O Adjei, Benjamin Mensah, Nancy Duah, Neils B Quashie Malaria Journal 2013, 12:17 (11 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary A very interesting study of two populations of newborns - one in a neonatal intensive care unit, the other studied during the first week of life. The paper was able to address an important question: how often are newborns at risk of dying from congenital malaria? The answer is, rarely.
	6.	Research Article Assessing the impact of TB/HIV services integration on TB treatment outcomes and their relevance in TB/HIV monitoring in Ghana Gloria Akosua Ansa, John D Walley, Kamran Siddiqi, Xiaolin Wei Infectious Diseases of Poverty 2012, 1:13 (24 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| Editor’s summary The article describes the impact of the integration of TB and HIV services on TB treatment outcomes, and how these outcomes can be utilised as relevant indicators to monitor the effectiveness of the integration. Image: A graph comparing number of TB patients dying, after integration of TB and HIV services, who are HIV-positive or negative.
	7.	Research Electrocardiographic study in Ghanaian children with uncomplicated malaria, treated with artesunate-amodiaquine or artemether-lumefantrine George O Adjei, Collins Oduro-Boatey, Onike P Rodrigues, Lotte C Hoegberg, Michael Alifrangis, Jorgen A Kurtzhals, Bamenla Q Goka Malaria Journal 2012, 11:420 (17 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary An electrocardiographic study in Ghanaian children with uncomplicated malaria showed no significant changes in ECG except a bradycardia in the artesunate-amodiaquine group. It is difficult to attribute this change to anti-malarial treatment as patients had probably fever, intestinal disorders and/or ionic imbalance before treatment.
	8.	Research The effects of public and private health care expenditure on health status in sub-Saharan Africa: new evidence from panel data analysis Jacob Novignon, Solomon A Olakojo, Justice Nonvignon Health Economics Review 2012, 2:22 (11 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	9.	Research article *Anti-ulcerogenic activity of the root bark extract of the African laburnum “Cassia sieberiana”* and its effect on the anti-oxidant defence system in rats** Edmund T Nartey, Mark Ofosuhene, Caleb M Agbale BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2012, 12:247 (10 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	10.	Research Diabetes and depression comorbidity and socio-economic status in low and middle income countries (LMICs): a mapping of the evidence Tiziana Leone, Ernestina Coast, Shilpa Narayanan, Ama de Graft Aikins Globalization and Health 2012, 8:39 (26 November 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	11.	Research Therapeutic efficacy of artemether-lumefantrine combination in the treatment of uncomplicated malaria among children under five years of age in three ecological zones in Ghana Benjamin Abuaku, Nancy Duah, Lydia Quaye, Neils Quashie, Kwadwo Koram Malaria Journal 2012, 11:388 (22 November 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary A classic in vivo efficacy study of artemether-lumefantrine for the treatment of uncomplicated malaria in Ghana, a country interesting because of the recent introduction of a multi first-line treatment strategy with different forms of ACT.
	12.	Research article Geographical access to care at birth in Ghana: a barrier to safe motherhood Peter W Gething, Fiifi Johnson, Faustina Frempong-Ainguah, Philomena Nyarko, Angela Baschieri, Patrick Aboagye, Jane Falkingham, Zoe Matthews, Peter M Atkinson BMC Public Health 2012, 12:991 (16 November 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	13.	Review *Diversity and transmission competence in lymphatic filariasis vectors in West Africa, and the implications for accelerated elimination of Anopheles-transmitted filariasis* Dziedzom K de Souza, Benjamin Koudou, Louise A Kelly-Hope, Michael D Wilson, Moses J Bockarie, Daniel A Boakye Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:259 (14 November 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary In areas where the vector species transmitting Wuchereria bancrofti are Anopheles mosquitoes, it is feasible to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) using Mass Drug Administration alone. This review outlines the differences in the diversity and transmission competence in the An. gambiae vectors of LF in West Africa, and the challenges it poses to the 2020 elimination goal. It calls for a better understanding of the vector competence of mosquitoes infected with W. bancrofti in different areas and a supplementation of MDA activities with vector control. Image: Anopheles head and mouth parts.
	14.	Research article Troop education and avian influenza surveillance in military barracks in Ghana, 2011 John Odoom, Samuel Bel-Nono, David Rodgers, Prince G Agbenohevi, Courage K Dafeamekpor, Roland M L Sowa, Fenteng Danso, Reuben Tettey, Richard Suu-Ire, Joseph H K Bonney, Ivy A Asante, James Aboagye, Christopher Abana, Joseph Frimpong, Karl C Kronmann, Buhari A Oyofo, William K Ampofo BMC Public Health 2012, 12:957 (8 November 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	15.	Commentary The affordable medicines facility-malaria—A success in peril Ambrose O Talisuna, Seraphine Adibaku, Chioma N Amojah, George K Amofah, Vivian Aubyn, Alex Dodoo, Elizabeth Juma, Djermakoye H Jackou, Sigsbert Mkude, Albert P Okui, Benjamin Ramarosandratana, Shija J Shija Malaria Journal 2012, 11:370 (8 November 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A group of senior scientists and managers of African National Malaria Control Programme outline the importance for continuing the present AMFm programme
	16.	Research article Prevalence of the metabolic syndrome in a rural population in Ghana Mawuli Gyakobo, Albert GB Amoah, De-Anne Martey-Marbell, Rachel C Snow BMC Endocrine Disorders 2012, 12:25 (30 October 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	17.	Research article *Comparative phylogenomics of Streptococcus pneumoniae* isolated from invasive disease and nasopharyngeal carriage from West Africans** Eric S Donkor, Richard A Stabler, Jason Hinds, Richard A Adegbola, Martin Antonio, Brendan W Wren BMC Genomics 2012, 13:569 (29 October 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	18.	Research Article Socio-cultural determinants of timely and delayed treatment of Buruli ulcer: Implications for disease control Mercy M Ackumey, Margaret Gyapong, Matilda Pappoe, Cynthia Maclean, Mitchell G Weiss Infectious Diseases of Poverty 2012, 1:6 (25 October 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| Editor’s summary An integrated approach to Buruli ulcer that includes periodic screening for early case-detection, collaboration with private practitioners and traditional healers and, use of mobile services to improve access, adherence and treatment outcomes is suggested.
	19.	Research Cooking fuel choices and garbage burning practices as determinants of birth weight: a cross-sectional study in Accra, Ghana Adeladza K Amegah, Jouni JK Jaakkola, Reginald Quansah, Gameli K Norgbe, Mawuli Dzodzomenyo Environmental Health 2012, 11:78 (17 October 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	20.	Research Who is utilizing anti-retroviral therapy in Ghana: An analysis of ART service utilization Phyllis Dako-Gyeke, Rachel Snow, Alfred E Yawson International Journal for Equity in Health 2012, 11:62 (16 October 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	21.	Poster presentation Intermittent preventive treatment for children (IPTC) combined with timely home treatment for malaria control Collins K Ahorlu, Kwadwo A Koram Malaria Journal 2012, 11(Suppl 1):P108 (15 October 2012) Full text \| PDF
	22.	Poster presentation Therapeutic efficacy of artemether-lumefantrine combination in the treatment of uncomplicated malaria among children under 5 years in 3 ecological zones in Ghana Benjamin Abuaku, Nancy Duah, Lydia Quaye, Neils Quashie, Kwadwo Koram Malaria Journal 2012, 11(Suppl 1):P107 (15 October 2012) Full text \| PDF
	23.	Research Characterization of malaria transmission by vector populations for improved interventions during the dry season in the Kpone-on-Sea area of coastal Ghana David P Tchouassi, Isabella A Quakyi, Ebenezer A Addison, Kwabena M Bosompem, Michael D Wilson, Maxwell A Appawu, Charles A Brown, Daniel A Boakye Parasites & Vectors 2012, 5:212 (26 September 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary We have conducted an entomological study on malaria vectors and transmission indices during the dry season at Kpone-on-Sea, a coastal village of southern Ghana, earmarked for testing of improved control strategies including possible vaccine trials. Image:Map of Ghana showing Kpone-on-Sea, a coastal village of southern Ghana
	24.	Research Research-policy partnerships - experiences of the Mental Health and Poverty Project in Ghana, South Africa, Uganda and Zambia Tolib N Mirzoev, Maye A Omar, Andrew T Green, Philippa K Bird, Crick Lund, Angela Ofori-Atta, Victor Doku Health Research Policy and Systems 2012, 10:30 (14 September 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	25.	Research Using classification tree modelling to investigate drug prescription practices at health facilities in rural Tanzania Dan K Kajungu, Majige Selemani, Irene Masanja, Amuri Baraka, Mustafa Njozi, Rashid Khatib, Alexander N Dodoo, Fred Binka, Jean Macq, Umberto D’Alessandro, Niko Speybroeck Malaria Journal 2012, 11:311 (5 September 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary The authors describe a data mining approach using classification tree analysis to describe and predict the key contributory factors of poly-pharmacy in malaria-endemic areas in Tanzania.