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	1.	Method A simple consensus approach improves somatic mutation prediction accuracy David L Goode, Sally M Hunter, Maria A Doyle, Tao Ma, Simone M Rowley, David Choong, Georgina L Ryland, Ian G Campbell Genome Medicine 2013, 5:90 (30 September 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Three somatic mutation detection algorithms, MuTect, JointSNVMix2 and SomaticSniper, are validated against Sanger sequencing and a consensus of all three found to be the most accurate.
	2.	Research Who uses Australian chiropractic services? Simon D French, Konstancja Densley, Melanie J Charity, Jane Gunn Chiropractic & Manual Therapies 2013, 21:31 (26 September 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF
	3.	Study protocol Study protocol - Indigenous Australian social networks and the impact on smoking policy and programs in Australia: protocol for a mixed-method prospective study Raglan Maddox, Rachel Davey, Tom Cochrane, Ray Lovett, Anke van der Sterren BMC Public Health 2013, 13:879 (24 September 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
	4.	Protocol Racism as a determinant of health: a protocol for conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis Yin Paradies, Naomi Priest, Jehonathan Ben, Mandy Truong, Arpana Gupta, Alex Pieterse, Margaret Kelaher, Gilbert Gee Systematic Reviews 2013, 2:85 (23 September 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
	5.	Research On the use of rotated context questionnaires in conjunction with multilevel item response models Raymond J Adams, Petra Lietz, Alla Berezner Large-scale Assessments in Education 2013, 1:5 (16 September 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF
	6.	Study protocol Preventing academic difficulties in preterm children: a randomised controlled trial of an adaptive working memory training intervention – IMPRINT study Leona Pascoe, Gehan Roberts, Lex W Doyle, Katherine J Lee, Deanne K Thompson, Marc L Seal, Elisha K Josev, Chiara Nosarti, Susan Gathercole, Peter J Anderson BMC Pediatrics 2013, 13:144 (16 September 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	7.	Research *The mitochondrial genome of Protostrongylus rufescens* – implications for population and systematic studies** Abdul Jabbar, Namitha Mohandas, Aaron R Jex, Robin B Gasser Parasites & Vectors 2013, 6:263 (12 September 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary In the present study, the mitochondrial (mt) genome of Protostrongylus rufescens (from sheep) was amplified from a single adult worm by long-PCR, sequenced using 454-technology and annotated using bioinformatic tools. The mt genome determined herein provides a source of markers for future investigations of P. rufescens and other lungworms. Image: Phylogenetic relationship of Protostrongylus rufescens with other nematodes.
	8.	Opinion So depression is an inflammatory disease, but where does the inflammation come from? Michael Berk, Lana J Williams, Felice N Jacka, Adrienne O’Neil, Julie A Pasco, Steven Moylan, Nicholas B Allen, Amanda L Stuart, Amie C Hayley, Michelle L Byrne, Michael Maes BMC Medicine 2013, 11:200 (12 September 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| Editor’s summary Depression is associated with a low-grade inflammatory response; Michael Berk and colleagues discuss the sources of inflammation, oxidative and nitrosative stress in depression and emphasize that these factors can be treated or prevented.
	9.	Research Peanut Allergen Threshold Study (PATS): validation of eliciting doses using a novel single-dose challenge protocol Giovanni A Zurzolo, Katrina J Allen, Steve L Taylor, Wayne G Shreffler, Joseph L Baumert, Mimi L Tang, Lyle C Gurrin, Michael L Mathai, Julie A Nordlee, Audrey DunnGalvin, Jonathan O¿B Hourihane Allergy, Asthma & Clinical Immunology 2013, 9:35 (12 September 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
	10.	Study protocol Intensive exercise program after spinal cord injury (“Full-On”): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial Mary P Galea, Sarah A Dunlop, Glen M Davis, Andrew Nunn, Timothy Geraghty, Ya-seng Hsueh, Leonid Churilov Trials 2013, 14:291 (11 September 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	11.	Research article AutoDensity: an automated method to measure mammographic breast density that predicts breast cancer risk and screening outcomes Carolyn Nickson, Yulia Arzhaeva, Zoe Aitken, Tarek Elgindy, Mitchell Buckley, Min Li, Dallas R English, Anne M Kavanagh Breast Cancer Research 2013, 15:R80 (11 September 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	12.	Research article MC1R genotype as a predictor of early-onset melanoma, compared with self-reported and physician-measured traditional risk factors: an Australian case-control-family study Anne E Cust, Chris Goumas, Kylie Vuong, John R Davies, Jennifer H Barrett, Elizabeth A Holland, Helen Schmid, Chantelle Agha-Hamilton, Bruce K Armstrong, Richard F Kefford, Joanne F Aitken, Graham G Giles, D Bishop, Julia A Newton-Bishop, John L Hopper, Graham J Mann, Mark A Jenkins BMC Cancer 2013, 13:406 (4 September 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF
	13.	Research The microbiological and clinical outcome of guide wire exchanged versus newly inserted antimicrobial surface treated central venous catheters Nisha Parbat, Norelle Sherry, Rinaldo Bellomo, Antoine G Schneider, Neil J Glassford, Paul DR Johnson, Michael Bailey Critical Care 2013, 17:R184 (3 September 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
	14.	Research article Comparative analysis of the complete genome of an epidemic hospital sequence type 203 clone of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium Margaret MC Lam, Torsten Seemann, Nicholas J Tobias, Honglei Chen, Volker Haring, Robert J Moore, Susan Ballard, Lindsay M Grayson, Paul DR Johnson, Benjamin P Howden, Timothy P Stinear BMC Genomics 2013, 14:595 (1 September 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	15.	Research article Understanding of latent tuberculosis, its treatment and treatment side effects in immigrant and refugee patients Katie Butcher, Beverley-Ann Biggs, Karin Leder, Chris Lemoh, Daniel O’Brien, Caroline Marshall BMC Research Notes 2013, 6:342 (29 August 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	16.	Research Time trends in socio-economic inequalities for women and men with disabilities in Australia: evidence of persisting inequalities Anne M Kavanagh, Lauren Krnjacki, Andrew Beer, Anthony D Lamontagne, Rebecca Bentley International Journal for Equity in Health 2013, 12:73 (29 August 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	17.	Research The genome and developmental transcriptome of the strongylid nematode Haemonchus contortus Erich M Schwarz, Pasi K Korhonen, Bronwyn E Campbell, Neil D Young, Aaron R Jex, Abdul Jabbar, Ross S Hall, Alinda Mondal, Adina C Howe, Jason Pell, Andreas Hofmann, Peter R Boag, Xing-Quan Zhu, T Ryan Gregory, Alex Loukas, Brian A Williams, Igor Antoshechkin, C Titus Brown, Paul W Sternberg, Robin B Gasser Genome Biology 2013, 14:R89 (28 August 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Analysis of the Haemonchus contortus genome and developmental transcriptome provides insights into its RNAi machinery and identifies potential anthelmintic drug targets
	18.	Correspondence EURO-WABB: an EU rare diseases registry for Wolfram syndrome, Alström syndrome and Bardet-Biedl syndrome Amy Farmer, Ségolène Aymé, Miguel de Heredia, Pietro Maffei, Susan McCafferty, Wojciech Młynarski, Virginia Nunes, Kay Parkinson, Véronique Paquis-Flucklinger, Julia Rohayem, Richard Sinnott, Vallo Tillmann, Lisbeth Tranebjærg, Timothy G Barrett BMC Pediatrics 2013, 13:130 (27 August 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	19.	Research article PIK3CA mutations are frequently observed in BRCAX but not BRCA2-associated male breast cancer Siddhartha Deb, Hongdo Do, David Byrne, Nicholas Jene, kConFab Investigators, Alexander Dobrovic, Stephen B Fox Breast Cancer Research 2013, 15:R69 (23 August 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
	20.	Research *First report of anthelmintic resistance in Haemonchus contortus* in alpacas in Australia** Abdul Jabbar, Angus JD Campbell, Jennifer A Charles, Robin B Gasser Parasites & Vectors 2013, 6:243 (22 August 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary This study provides the first evidence of macrocyclic lactone resistance in Haemonchus contortus in alpacas in Australia. Based on the extent of anthelmintic resistance in sheep nematodes in Australia, veterinarians and alpaca owners should be encouraged to implement integrated parasite management strategies to improve nematode control in alpacas. Image: Pale oral mucous membrane due to anaemia caused by Haemonchus contortus infection in an alpaca.
	21.	Study protocol Evidence-based care of older people with suspected cognitive impairment in general practice: protocol for the IRIS cluster randomised trial Joanne E McKenzie, Simon D French, Denise A O’Connor, Duncan S Mortimer, Colette J Browning, Grant M Russell, Jeremy M Grimshaw, Martin P Eccles, Jill J Francis, Susan Michie, Kerry Murphy, Fiona Kossenas, Sally E Green, Implementation Science 2013, 8:91 (19 August 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	22.	Study protocol *A cohort study of Chlamydia trachomatis* treatment failure in women: a study protocol** Jane S Hocking, Lenka A Vodstrcil, Wilhelmina M Huston, Peter Timms, Marcus Y Chen, Karen Worthington, Ruthy McIver, Sepehr N Tabrizi, BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:379 (17 August 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	23.	Research article The impact of missing data on analyses of a time-dependent exposure in a longitudinal cohort: a simulation study Amalia Karahalios, Laura Baglietto, Katherine J Lee, Dallas R English, John B Carlin, Julie A Simpson Emerging Themes in Epidemiology 2013, 10:6 (15 August 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	24.	Research article Neighborhood walkability and cardiometabolic risk factors in australian adults: an observational study Falk Müller-Riemenschneider, Gavin Pereira, Karen Villanueva, Hayley Christian, Matthew Knuiman, Billie Giles-Corti, Fiona C Bull BMC Public Health 2013, 13:755 (15 August 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	25.	Poster presentation Preclinical animal models of COPD Ross Vlahos Journal of Inflammation 2013, 10(Suppl 1):P25 (14 August 2013) Full text \| PDF