Authors: Haruyo Nakamura, Nayu Ikeda, Andrew Stickley, Rintaro Mori, Kenji Shibuya DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0017774 Abstract Summary Ghana's under-five mortality has steadily declined over 40 years, accelerating since 2000. Key factors include bed net use (29%...
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Authors: Lisa Pascopella, Kathryn DeRiemer, James P. Watt, Jennifer M. Flood DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0026541 Abstract Summary Study of 23,517 TB patients in California found only 0.63% experienced late recurrence (>1 year post-treatment). Key risk factors...
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Authors: C. Mary Schooling, Tai Hing Lam, G. Neil Thomas, Benjamin J. Cowling, Michelle Heys, Edward D. Janus, Gabriel M. Leung DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0001070 Abstract Summary Growing up in economically developed vs. undeveloped environments affects...
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Authors: Anoop Shankar, Shirmila Syamala, Sita Kalidindi DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0014189 Abstract Summary Insufficient sleep affects more than just energy levels. A large US study of 372,144 adults found that those reporting inadequate rest all month...
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Authors: Mark Yandell, Barry Moore, Fidel Salas, Chris Mungall, Andrew MacBride, Charles White, Martin G. Reese DOI: 10.1371/journal.pcbi.1000218 Abstract Summary Researchers discovered that disease-causing mutations often occur at matching positions in related human proteins...
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