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	201.	Research article Compared to placebo, long-term antibiotics resolve otitis media with effusion (OME) and prevent acute otitis media with perforation (AOMwiP) in a high-risk population: A randomized controlled trial Amanda J Leach, Peter S Morris, John D Mathews, BMC Pediatrics 2008, 8:23 (2 June 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	202.	Research National quality and performance system for Divisions of General Practice: early reflections on a system under development Karen L Gardner, Beverly Sibthorpe, Duncan Longstaff Australia and New Zealand Health Policy 2008, 5:8 (30 May 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	203.	Research article Describing and analysing primary health care system support for chronic illness care in Indigenous communities in Australia's Northern Territory – use of the Chronic Care Model Damin Si, Ross Bailie, Joan Cunningham, Gary Robinson, Michelle Dowden, Allison Stewart, Christine Connors, Tarun Weeramanthri BMC Health Services Research 2008, 8:112 (28 May 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	204.	Research Plasmodium vivax trophozoites insensitive to chloroquine Wesley W Sharrock, Rossarin Suwanarusk, Usa Lek-Uthai, Michael D Edstein, Varakorn Kosaisavee, Thomas Travers, Anchalee Jaidee, Kanlaya Sriprawat, Ric N Price, François Nosten, Bruce Russell Malaria Journal 2008, 7:94 (27 May 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A study that provides important data about the action of chloroquine in Plasmodium vivax and highlights the fundamental differences with Plasmodium falciparum.
	205.	Research article Association between meniscal tears and the peak external knee adduction moment and foot rotation during level walking in postmenopausal women without knee osteoarthritis: a cross-sectional study Miranda L Davies-Tuck, Anita E Wluka, Andrew J Teichtahl, Johanne Martel-Pelletier, Jean-Pierre Pelletier, Graeme Jones, Changhai Ding, Susan R Davis, Flavia M Cicuttini Arthritis Research & Therapy 2008, 10:R58 (20 May 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	206.	Research Tolerance and rebound with zafirlukast in patients with persistent asthma David W Reid, Neil L Misso, Shashi Aggarwal, Philip J Thompson, David P Johns, E Haydn Walters Journal of Negative Results in BioMedicine 2008, 7:3 (19 May 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	207.	Research article Are hygiene and public health interventions likely to improve outcomes for Australian Aboriginal children living in remote communities? A systematic review of the literature Elizabeth McDonald, Ross Bailie, David Brewster, Peter Morris BMC Public Health 2008, 8:153 (8 May 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	208.	Research article Burkholderia pseudomallei genome plasticity associated with genomic island variation Sarinna Tumapa, Matthew TG Holden, Mongkol Vesaratchavest, Vanaporn Wuthiekanun, Direk Limmathurotsakul, Wirongrong Chierakul, Edward J Feil, Bart J Currie, Nicholas PJ Day, William C Nierman, Sharon J Peacock BMC Genomics 2008, 9:190 (25 April 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	209.	Research Development and validation of the Measure of Indigenous Racism Experiences (MIRE) Yin C Paradies, Joan Cunningham International Journal for Equity in Health 2008, 7:9 (22 April 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	210.	Research The usefulness of twenty-four molecular markers in predicting treatment outcome with combination therapy of amodiaquine plus sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine against falciparum malaria in Papua New Guinea Jutta Marfurt, Ivo Müller, Albert Sie, Olive Oa, John C Reeder, Thomas A Smith, Hans-Peter Beck, Blaise Genton Malaria Journal 2008, 7:61 (19 April 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A comprehensive analysis of P. falciparum genetic polymorphisms known to be associated with resistance, using a new microarray technique
	211.	Research article *Recovery of a Burkholderia thailandensis-like isolate from an Australian water source* Jay E Gee, Mindy B Glass, Ryan T Novak, Daniel Gal, Mark J Mayo, Arnold G Steigerwalt, Patricia P Wilkins, Bart J Currie BMC Microbiology 2008, 8:54 (2 April 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	212.	Poster presentation Finger reactive hyperaemia to measure endothelial function in sepsis and health (the FRESH study) JS Davis, J Thomas, M McMillan, T Yeo, D Celermajer, D Stephens, NM Anstey Critical Care 2008, 12(Suppl 2):P64 (13 March 2008) Full text \| PDF
	213.	Research article Systematic synthesis of community-based rehabilitation (CBR) project evaluation reports for evidence-based policy: a proof-of-concept study Pim Kuipers, Sheila Wirz, Sally Hartley BMC International Health and Human Rights 2008, 8:3 (6 March 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	214.	Research The provision of compulsory school physical activity: Associations with physical activity, fitness and overweight in childhood and twenty years later Verity Cleland, Terence Dwyer, Leigh Blizzard, Alison Venn International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 2008, 5:14 (29 February 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	215.	Study protocol Study Protocol – Improving Access to Kidney Transplants (IMPAKT): A detailed account of a qualitative study investigating barriers to transplant for Australian Indigenous people with end-stage kidney disease Jeannie Devitt, Alan Cass, Joan Cunningham, Cilla Preece, Kate Anderson, Paul Snelling BMC Health Services Research 2008, 8:31 (4 February 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	216.	Research Measuring emotional and social wellbeing in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations: an analysis of a Negative Life Events Scale Emma Kowal, Wendy Gunthorpe, Ross S Bailie International Journal for Equity in Health 2007, 6:18 (14 November 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	217.	Debate A pathway to a stronger research culture in health policy Jennifer Smith-Merry, James Gillespie, Stephen R Leeder Australia and New Zealand Health Policy 2007, 4:19 (10 October 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| 1 comment
	218.	Methodology Comparison of three molecular methods for the detection and speciation of Plasmodium vivax and Plasmodium falciparum Prapaporn Boonma, Peter R Christensen, Rossarin Suwanarusk, Ric N Price, Bruce Russell, Usa Lek-Uthai Malaria Journal 2007, 6:124 (15 September 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary The comparison between different methods was performed using field samples collected from three sites in Thailand. The main conclusion was that the gold standard for parasite detection and identification should be based on a consensus from two or more molecular methods.
	219.	Research article Ambient biomass smoke and cardio-respiratory hospital admissions in Darwin, Australia Fay H Johnston, Ross S Bailie, Louis S Pilotto, Ivan C Hanigan BMC Public Health 2007, 7:240 (13 September 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	220.	Research Consent for long-term storage of blood samples by Indigenous Australian research participants: the DRUID Study experience Joan Cunningham, Terry Dunbar Epidemiologic Perspectives & Innovations 2007, 4:7 (7 September 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	221.	Review World Antimalarial Resistance Network (WARN) III: Molecular markers for drug resistant malaria Christopher V Plowe, Cally Roper, John W Barnwell, Christian T Happi, Hema H Joshi, Wilfred Mbacham, Steven R Meshnick, Kefas Mugittu, Inbarani Naidoo, Ric N Price, Robert W Shafer, Carol H Sibley, Colin J Sutherland, Peter A Zimmerman, Philip J Rosenthal Malaria Journal 2007, 6:121 (6 September 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary The review describes previous successes on using molecular markers of drug resistance and lessons learned. A standardized global database of molecular markers of drug resistance linking up with databases containing in vivo efficacy trial results, in vitro and pharmacokinetic studies could form an essential resource to guide policy makers in choice of first line antimalarial drugs, drugs for intermittent preventive treatment (IPT) and prophylactic drugs for travellers.
	222.	Review World Antimalarial Resistance Network I: Clinical efficacy of antimalarial drugs Ric N Price, Grant Dorsey, Elizabeth A Ashley, Karen I Barnes, J Kevin Baird, Umberto d'Alessandro, Philippe J Guerin, Miriam K Laufer, Inbarani Naidoo, François Nosten, Piero Olliaro, Christopher V Plowe, Pascal Ringwald, Carol H Sibley, Kasia Stepniewska, Nicholas J White Malaria Journal 2007, 6:119 (6 September 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Since the late 1970’s efforts have been made by WHO to create a monitoring system for the evaluation of the global development of drug resistance. The complexity of combination antimalarials and the multiplicity of interested parties in this field, now make a much broader and all inclusive monitoring/surveillance system essential.
	223.	Research article Using BOX-PCR to exclude a clonal outbreak of melioidosis Bart J Currie, Daniel Gal, Mark Mayo, Linda Ward, Daniel Godoy, Brian G Spratt, John J LiPuma BMC Infectious Diseases 2007, 7:68 (30 June 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	224.	Commentary Assessing outcomes of health and medical research: do we measure what counts or count what we can measure? Robert Wells, Judith A Whitworth Australia and New Zealand Health Policy 2007, 4:14 (28 June 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	225.	Research article Feasibility and costs of water fluoridation in remote Australian Aboriginal communities Jonathon P Ehsani, Ross Bailie BMC Public Health 2007, 7:100 (8 June 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| 1 comment
	226.	Research article Improving organisational systems for diabetes care in Australian Indigenous communities Ross Bailie, Damin Si, Michelle Dowden, Lynette O'Donoghue, Christine Connors, Gary Robinson, Joan Cunningham, Tarun Weeramanthri BMC Health Services Research 2007, 7:67 (6 May 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	227.	Research article *Tandem repeat regions within the Burkholderia pseudomallei* genome and their application for high resolution genotyping** Jana M U'Ren, James M Schupp, Talima Pearson, Heidie Hornstra, Christine Friedman, Kimothy L Smith, Rebecca Daugherty, Shane D Rhoton, Ben Leadem, Shalamar Georgia, Michelle Cardon, Lynn Y Huynh, David DeShazer, Steven P Harvey, Richard Robison, Daniel Gal, Mark J Mayo, David Wagner, Bart J Currie, Paul Keim BMC Microbiology 2007, 7:23 (30 March 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary The genome of Burkholderia pseudomallei, an intracellular pathogen with biowarfare potential, is predominantly composed of tandemly repeated regions, a property which allows a novel typing method to resolve previously undetected differences across geographically diverse isolates.
	228.	Research article Complex interplay between intrinsic and extrinsic drivers of long-term survival trends in southern elephant seals Siobhan C de Little, Corey JA Bradshaw, Clive R McMahon, Mark A Hindell BMC Ecology 2007, 7:3 (27 March 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary For southern elephant seals of Macquarie Island in the Southern Ocean, local environment and population density affect juvenile survival and these factors must be considered together for accurate modeling of survival trends.
	229.	Commentary Defining the relationship between gastroesophageal reflux and cough: probabilities, possibilities and limitations Matthew M Eastburn, Peter H Katelaris, Anne B Chang Cough 2007, 3:4 (20 March 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	230.	Research article Knee meniscal extrusion in a largely non-osteoarthritic cohort: association with greater loss of cartilage volume Changhai Ding, Johanne Martel-Pelletier, Jean-Pierre Pelletier, François Abram, Jean-Pierre Raynauld, Flavia Cicuttini, Graeme Jones Arthritis Research & Therapy 2007, 9:R21 (2 March 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	231.	Research Spot the match – wildlife photo-identification using information theory Conrad W Speed, Mark G Meekan, Corey JA Bradshaw Frontiers in Zoology 2007, 4:2 (16 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| 1 comment
	232.	Editorial Best practices in use of research evidence to inform health decisions Judith A Whitworth Health Research Policy and Systems 2006, 4:11 (20 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	233.	Research Mastery, perceived stress and health-related behaviour in northeast Arnhem Land: a cross-sectional study Mark Daniel, Alex Brown, J Garnggulkpuy Dhurrkay, Margaret D Cargo, Kerin O'Dea International Journal for Equity in Health 2006, 5:10 (27 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	234.	Methodology A comparison of methods for calculating population exposure estimates of daily weather for health research Ivan Hanigan, Gillian Hall, Keith BG Dear International Journal of Health Geographics 2006, 5:38 (13 September 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	235.	Research article Familial, structural, and environmental correlates of MRI-defined bone marrow lesions: a sibpair study Guangju Zhai, James Stankovich, Flavia Cicuttini, Changhai Ding, Graeme Jones Arthritis Research & Therapy 2006, 8:R137 (3 August 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Bone marrow lesions, a cause of pain in patients with knee osteoarthritis, have a heritability estimate of 99% and are more common with increasing age, male sex, and increasing BMI.
	236.	Research article Association between dietary fat and skin cancer in an Australian population using case-control and cohort study designs Robert H Granger, Leigh Blizzard, Jayne L Fryer, Terence Dwyer BMC Cancer 2006, 6:141 (30 May 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment \| Editor’s summary Contrary to previous reports, high fat intake does not increase the risk of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer and might even play a protective role against skin cancer development.
	237.	Research article Knee cartilage loss in symptomatic knee osteoarthritis over 4.5 years Anita E Wluka, Andrew Forbes, Yuanyuan Wang, Fahad Hanna, Graeme Jones, Flavia M Cicuttini Arthritis Research & Therapy 2006, 8:R90 (16 May 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	238.	Research article Measuring nasal bacterial load and its association with otitis media Heidi Smith-Vaughan, Roy Byun, Mangala Nadkarni, Nicholas A Jacques, Neil Hunter, Stephen Halpin, Peter S Morris, Amanda J Leach BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2006, 6:10 (10 May 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	239.	Research article Chemical immobilization of adult female Weddell seals with tiletamine and zolazepam: effects of age, condition and stage of lactation Kathryn E Wheatley, Corey JA Bradshaw, Robert G Harcourt, Lloyd S Davis, Mark A Hindell BMC Veterinary Research 2006, 2:8 (9 February 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Intravenous administration of tiletamine and zolazepam is an effective and safe immobilizing agent for lactating female Weddell seals when a mass-specific dose is used.
	240.	Research article The effect on behavior and bone mineral density of individualized bone mineral density feedback and educational interventions in premenopausal women: a randomized controlled trial [NCT00273260] Tania Winzenberg, Brian Oldenburg, Sue Frendin, Laura De Wit, Malcolm Riley, Graeme Jones BMC Public Health 2006, 6:12 (23 January 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary The combination of educational intervention and feedback of low bone density in premenopausal women results in an increase of hip, but not spine, bone mineral density.
	241.	Study protocol Study Protocol – Diabetes and related conditions in urban Indigenous people in the Darwin, Australia region: aims, methods and participation in the DRUID Study Joan Cunningham, Kerin O'Dea, Terry Dunbar, Tarun Weeramanthri, Paul Zimmet, Jonathan Shaw BMC Public Health 2006, 6:8 (17 January 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	242.	Research article Skin infection, housing and social circumstances in children living in remote Indigenous communities: testing conceptual and methodological approaches Ross S Bailie, Matthew R Stevens, Elizabeth McDonald, Stephen Halpin, David Brewster, Gary Robinson, Steven Guthridge BMC Public Health 2005, 5:128 (8 December 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	243.	Research article Genetic mechanisms of knee osteoarthritis: a population-based longitudinal study Changhai Ding, Flavia Cicuttini, Leigh Blizzard, Graeme Jones Arthritis Research & Therapy 2006, 8:R8 (21 November 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	244.	Software T.I.M.S: TaqMan Information Management System, tools to organize data flow in a genotyping laboratory Stéphanie Monnier, David G Cox, Tim Albion, Federico Canzian BMC Bioinformatics 2005, 6:246 (12 October 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	245.	Research *A randomized trial of artemether-lumefantrine versus* mefloquine-artesunate for the treatment of uncomplicated multi-drug resistant Plasmodium falciparum on the western border of Thailand** Robert Hutagalung, Lucy Paiphun, Elizabeth A Ashley, Rose McGready, Alan Brockman, Kaw L Thwai, Pratap Singhasivanon, Thomas Jelinek, Nicholas J White, François H Nosten Malaria Journal 2005, 4:46 (22 September 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A comparative study of the efficacy and tolerability of two artemisinin combination therapies which are very useful for treatment of P. falciparum malaria multidrug-resistant in Asia. These two ACTs are, currently, the best treatment for non-severe falciparum malaria and this trial provides base-line data for future longitudinal surveillance of efficacy.
	246.	Research article Assessing health centre systems for guiding improvement in diabetes care Damin Si, Ross Bailie, Christine Connors, Michelle Dowden, Allison Stewart, Gary Robinson, Joan Cunningham, Tarun Weeramanthri BMC Health Services Research 2005, 5:56 (24 August 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	247.	Research article Otitis media in young Aboriginal children from remote communities in Northern and Central Australia: a cross-sectional survey Peter S Morris, Amanda J Leach, Peter Silberberg, Gabrielle Mellon, Cate Wilson, Elizabeth Hamilton, Jemima Beissbarth BMC Pediatrics 2005, 5:27 (20 July 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Otitis media affects nearly all Aboriginal children from remote communities in Australia; half of all children examined have otoscopic signs consistent with suppurative ear disease and a quarter have a perforated tympanic membrane.
	248.	Research article The clinical course of acute otitis media in high-risk Australian Aboriginal children: a longitudinal study Katherine B Gibney, Peter S Morris, Jonathan R Carapetis, Susan A Skull, Heidi C Smith-Vaughan, Elizabeth Stubbs, Amanda J Leach BMC Pediatrics 2005, 5:16 (14 June 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	249.	Research Parental exercise is associated with Australian children's extracurricular sports participation and cardiorespiratory fitness: A cross-sectional study Verity Cleland, Alison Venn, Jayne Fryer, Terence Dwyer, Leigh Blizzard International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 2005, 2:3 (6 April 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	250.	Research article Optimal sampling of MRI slices for the assessment of knee cartilage volume for cross-sectional and longitudinal studies Guangju Zhai, Changhai Ding, Flavia Cicuttini, Graeme Jones BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 2005, 6:10 (20 February 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed