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	1.	Letter The influence of resistance and carrier concentration on the output voltage of a ZnO nanogenerator Thomas S van den Heever, Willem J Perold Micro and Nano Systems Letters 2013, 1:4 (11 September 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF
	2.	Research article TB tracer teams in South Africa: knowledge, practices and challenges of tracing TB patients to improve adherence Claire C Bristow, Laura Podewils, Liza Bronner, Nonkqubela Bantubani, Martie Walt, Annatjie Peters, David Mametja BMC Public Health 2013, 13:801 (4 September 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	3.	Research article Screening and brief interventions for hazardous and harmful alcohol use among patients with active tuberculosis attending primary public care clinics in South Africa: results from a cluster randomized controlled trial Karl Peltzer, Pamela Naidoo, Julia Louw, Gladys Matseke, Khangelani Zuma, Gugu Mchunu, Bomkazi Tutshana, Musawenkosi Mabaso BMC Public Health 2013, 13:699 (31 July 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	4.	Research article The national portfolio for postgraduate family medicine training in South Africa: a descriptive study of acceptability, educational impact, and usefulness for assessment Louis Jenkins, Bob Mash, Anselme Derese BMC Medical Education 2013, 13:101 (25 July 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	5.	Research ‘Peace’ and ‘life worthwhile’ as measures of spiritual well-being in African palliative care: a mixed-methods study Lucy Selman, Peter Speck, Marjolein Gysels, Godfrey Agupio, Natalya Dinat, Julia Downing, Liz Gwyther, Thandi Mashao, Keletso Mmoledi, Tony Moll, Lydia Sebuyira, Barbara Ikin, Irene J Higginson, Richard Harding Health and Quality of Life Outcomes 2013, 11:94 (10 June 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	6.	Research article In-vitro evaluation of selected Egyptian traditional herbal medicines for treatment of alzheimer disease Shereen K Ali, Ahmed R Hamed, Maha M Soltan, Usama M Hegazy, Esameldin E Elgorashi, Ibrahim A El-Garf, Ahmed A Hussein BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2013, 13:121 (30 May 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	7.	Debate Ethical and legal implications of whole genome and whole exome sequencing in African populations Galen EB Wright, Pieter GJ Koornhof, Adebowale A Adeyemo, Nicki Tiffin BMC Medical Ethics 2013, 14:21 (28 May 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	8.	Research article Predictors of tuberculosis (TB) and antiretroviral (ARV) medication non-adherence in public primary care patients in South Africa: a cross sectional study Pamela Naidoo, Karl Peltzer, Julia Louw, Gladys Matseke, Gugu Mchunu, Bomkazi Tutshana BMC Public Health 2013, 13:396 (26 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	9.	Research article Beyond knowledge and skills: the use of a Delphi study to develop a technology-mediated teaching strategy Michael Rowe, Jose Frantz, Vivienne Bozalek BMC Medical Education 2013, 13:51 (10 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	10.	Research Where is the game? Wild meat products authentication in South Africa: a case study Maria Eugenia D’Amato, Evguenia Alechine, Kevin Wesley Cloete, Sean Davison, Daniel Corach Investigative Genetics 2013, 4:6 (1 March 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary As the worldwide meat scandal continues, this new research reports that almost 80% of 146 South African meat samples were incorrectly labelled using mitochondrial COI DNA barcoding and cyt b sequencing.
	11.	Research article The prevalence of traditional herbal medicine use among hypertensives living in South African communities Gail D Hughes, Oluwaseyi M Aboyade, Bobby L Clark, Thandi R Puoane BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2013, 13:38 (18 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	12.	Research A descriptive study of the perceptions and behaviors of waterpipe use by university students in the Western Cape, South Africa Karin E Daniels, Nicolette V Roman Tobacco Induced Diseases 2013, 11:4 (8 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	13.	Research article Assessment of the uptake of neonatal and young infant referrals by community health workers to public health facilities in an urban informal settlement, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Duduzile Nsibande, Tanya Doherty, Petrida Ijumba, Mark Tomlinson, Debra Jackson, David Sanders, Joy Lawn BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:47 (6 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	14.	Research article Characterizing the emergence and persistence of drug resistant mutations in HIV-1 subtype C infections using 454 ultra deep pyrosequencing Vijay Bansode, Grace P McCormack, Amelia C Crampin, Bagrey Ngwira, Ram K Shrestha, Neil French, Judith R Glynn, Simon A Travers BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:52 (30 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	15.	Research article The contributions of muscarinic receptors and changes in plasma aldosterone levels to the anti-hypertensive effect of Tulbaghia violacea Ismaila Raji, Pierre Mugabo, Kenechukwu Obikeze BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine 2013, 13:13 (11 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	16.	Research article Oxidation of benzoin catalyzed by oxovanadium(IV) schiff base complexes Tahseen A Alsalim, Jabbar S Hadi, Omar N Ali, Hanna S Abbo, Salam JJ Titinchi Chemistry Central Journal 2013, 7:3 (7 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Graphical abstract
	17.	Review A diverse array of genetic factors contribute to the pathogenesis of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Nicki Tiffin, Adebowale Adeyemo, Ikechi Okpechi Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases 2013, 8:2 (7 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	18.	Research article East African cassava mosaic-like viruses from Africa to Indian ocean islands: molecular diversity, evolutionary history and geographical dissemination of a bipartite begomovirus Alexandre De Bruyn, Julie Villemot, Pierre Lefeuvre, Emilie Villar, Murielle Hoareau, Mireille Harimalala, Anli L Abdoul-Karime, Chadhouliati Abdou-Chakour, Bernard Reynaud, Gordon W Harkins, Arvind Varsani, Darren P Martin, Jean-Michel Lett BMC Evolutionary Biology 2012, 12:228 (27 November 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	19.	Research The impact of primary healthcare in reducing inequalities in child health outcomes, Bogotá – Colombia: an ecological analysis Paola A Mosquera, Jinneth Hernández, Román Vega, Jorge Martínez, Ronald Labonte, David Sanders, Miguel San Sebastián International Journal for Equity in Health 2012, 11:66 (13 November 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	20.	Research article Applying a framework for assessing the health system challenges to scaling up mHealth in South Africa Natalie Leon, Helen Schneider, Emmanuelle Daviaud BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making 2012, 12:123 (5 November 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	21.	Research A systematic review of the role of school-based healthcare in adolescent sexual, reproductive, and mental health Amanda J Mason-Jones, Carolyn Crisp, Mariette Momberg, Joy Koech, Petra De Koker, Cathy Mathews Systematic Reviews 2012, 1:49 (26 October 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	22.	Research article Why do families still not receive the child support grant in South Africa? A longitudinal analysis of a cohort of families across South Africa Wanga Zembe-Mkabile, Tanya Doherty, David Sanders, Debra Jackson, Mickey Chopra, Sonja Swanevelder, Carl Lombard, Rebecca Surender BMC International Health and Human Rights 2012, 12:24 (22 October 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	23.	Research article The role of health extension workers in improving utilization of maternal health services in rural areas in Ethiopia: a cross sectional study Araya Medhanyie, Mark Spigt, Yohannes Kifle, Nikki Schaay, David Sanders, Roman Blanco, Dinant GeertJan, Yemane Berhane BMC Health Services Research 2012, 12:352 (8 October 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	24.	Study protocol Lopinavir/Ritonavir versus Lamivudine peri-exposure prophylaxis to prevent HIV-1 transmission by breastfeeding: the PROMISE-PEP trial Protocol ANRS 12174 Nicolas Nagot, Chipepo Kankasa, Nicolas Meda, Justus Hofmeyr, Cheryl Nikodem, James K Tumwine, Charles Karamagi, Halvor Sommerfelt, Dorine Neveu, Thorkild Tylleskär, Philippe Van de Perre, BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:246 (6 October 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	25.	Review Synbiotics, probiotics or prebiotics in infant formula for full term infants: a systematic review Mary N Mugambi, Alfred Musekiwa, Martani Lombard, Taryn Young, Reneé Blaauw Nutrition Journal 2012, 11:81 (4 October 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed