Authors: Agnes Binagwaho, Elisabetta Pegurri, Jane Muita, Stefano Bertozzi DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1000211 Abstract Summary New research suggests that circumcising newborn boys in Rwanda could be a highly effective and cost-saving long-term strategy for HIV prevention....
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Authors: Tae-Hun Kim, Ki-Ho Cho, Woo-Sang Jung, Myeong Soo Lee DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0035695 Abstract Summary A systematic review of 64 studies found insufficient evidence that herbal medicines effectively treat Parkinson’s disease. While combination therapy with...
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Authors: Cinzia Colombo, Paola Mosconi, Walter Villani, Silvio Garattini DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0034974 Abstract Summary Italian patient advocacy groups show poor transparency about pharmaceutical funding on their websites. Only 29% disclosed drug company sponsors, just 6%...
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Authors: Ramon A. Juste, Natalia Elguezabal, Joseba M. Garrido, Andres Pavon, Maria V. Geijo, Iker Sevilla, Jose-Luis Cabriada, Angel Tejada, Francisco García-Campos, Roberto Casado, Itziar Ochotorena, Ander Izeta, Robert J. Greenstein DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0002537 Abstract...
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Authors: Tarek M. A. Elsaba, Luisa Martinez-Pomares, Adrian R. Robins, Simon Crook, Rashmi Seth, Darryl Jackson, Amy McCart, Andrew R. Silver, Ian P. M. Tomlinson, Mohammad Ilyas DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0010714 Abstract Summary CD133, a controversial...
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