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	1. 2628 Accesses	Research A new world malaria map: Plasmodium falciparum endemicity in 2010 Peter W Gething, Anand P Patil, David L Smith, Carlos A Guerra, Iqbal RF Elyazar, Geoffrey L Johnston, Andrew J Tatem, Simon I Hay Malaria Journal 2011, 10:378 (20 December 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary The paper represents a Herculean effort to provide an updated map of the global distribution of malaria, based on three key malariometric indices PfPR, PfEIR and PfRC and represents a unique contribution.
	2. 2471 Accesses	Research Poor quality vital anti-malarials in Africa - an urgent neglected public health priority Paul N Newton, Michael D Green, Dallas C Mildenhall, Aline Plançon, Henry Nettey, Leonard Nyadong, Dana M Hostetler, Isabel Swamidoss, Glenn A Harris, Kristen Powell, Ans E Timmermans, Abdinasir A Amin, Stephen K Opuni, Serge Barbereau, Claude Faurant, Ray CW Soong, Kevin Faure, Jonarthan Thevanayagam, Peter Fernandes, Harparkash Kaur, Brian Angus, Kasia Stepniewska, Philippe J Guerin, Facundo M Fernández Malaria Journal 2011, 10:352 (13 December 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Criminals are producing diverse harmful anti-malarial counterfeits with important public health consequences. With the threatening spread of artemisinin resistance to Africa, much greater investment is required to ensure the quality of ACT and removal of artemisinin monotherapies.
	3. 1519 Accesses	Review The complexities of malaria disease manifestations with a focus on asymptomatic malaria Dolie D Laishram, Patrick L Sutton, Nutan Nanda, Vijay L Sharma, Ranbir C Sobti, Jane M Carlton, Hema Joshi Malaria Journal 2012, 11:29 (31 January 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary The pathogenesis of malaria is complex, and the clinical presentation of disease ranges from severe malaria, to mild and uncomplicated, to asymptomatic infections. Asymptomatic malaria remains a major challenge for malaria control programmes.
	4. 1391 Accesses	Commentary Strengthening the policy setting process for global malaria control and elimination Bianca J D'Souza, Robert D Newman Malaria Journal 2012, 11:28 (27 January 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary A new Thematic Series in Malaria Journal will, after each meeting of the Malaria Policy Advisory Committee (MPAC), a new WHO committee, publish its recommendations and the evidence to support them.
	5. 1330 Accesses	Review A review of malaria vaccine clinical projects based on the WHO rainbow table Lauren Schwartz, Graham V Brown, Blaise Genton, Vasee S Moorthy Malaria Journal 2012, 11:11 (9 January 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary This review succeeds in its primary objective in presenting the most comprehensive review and, of necessity, is broad and goes into much more depth than might be expected. As such it complements the WHO spreadsheet, and is a valuable companion document.
	6. 1285 Accesses	Research Changes in malaria morbidity and mortality in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa (2001-2009): a retrospective study Lindokuhle Ngomane, Christiaan de Jager Malaria Journal 2012, 11:19 (13 January 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary This paper provides an interesting descriptive review of nine years (eight malaria seasons) of routine malaria data from Mpumalanga Province, South Africa.
	7. 1250 Accesses	Research Integrated vector management for malaria control in Uganda: knowledge, perceptions and policy development Clifford M Mutero, Dieter Schlodder, Narcis Kabatereine, Randall Kramer Malaria Journal 2012, 11:21 (14 January 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary This paper focuses on status of Integrated Vector Management in Uganda and is a good demonstration how surveys of individuals in different sectors can advance the development of IVM-based programmes in African countries.
	8. 1180 Accesses	Research Anti-malarial drugs: how effective are they against Plasmodium falciparum gametocytes? Christopher L Peatey, Didier Leroy, Donald L Gardiner, Katharine R Trenholme Malaria Journal 2012, 11:34 (6 February 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
	9. 1120 Accesses	Research Importance of factors determining the effective lifetime of a mass, long-lasting, insecticidal net distribution: a sensitivity analysis Olivier JT Briët, Diggory Hardy, Thomas A Smith Malaria Journal 2012, 11:20 (13 January 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Use of a pre-existing agent-based mathematical modelling platform for malaria to extend knowledge that is based on field studies on net and insecticide decay to model and estimate the epidemiological lifetimes of insecticide-treated bed nets under field conditions. A topic about which rather little is actually known.
	10. 992 Accesses	Methodology Plate-based transfection and culturing technique for genetic manipulation of Plasmodium falciparum Florence Caro, Mathew G. Miller, Joseph L. DeRisi Malaria Journal 2012, 11:22 (18 January 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Paper describing a series of semi-automated protocols that will facilitate transfection of P. falciparum.
	11. 950 Accesses	Review Understanding the population genetics of Plasmodium vivax is essential for malaria control and elimination Alicia Arnott, Alyssa E Barry, John C Reeder Malaria Journal 2012, 11:14 (10 January 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary With malaria elimination back on the global agenda, mapping of global and local P. vivax population structure is essential prior to establishing goals for elimination and the roll-out of interventions.
	12. 888 Accesses	Case study The evil circle of poverty: a qualitative study of malaria and disability Benedicte Ingstad, Alister C Munthali, Stine H Braathen, Lisbet Grut Malaria Journal 2012, 11:15 (11 January 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary This study points to the importance of building malaria programmes, research and statistics that take into consideration the consequences of permanent impairment after a malaria attack, as well as the context of poverty in which they often occur.
	13. 885 Accesses	Methodology The parasite clearance curve NJ White Malaria Journal 2011, 10:278 (22 September 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary The author presents a clear and concise introduction to the parasite clearance curve, which is important in determining the therapeutic response to anti-malarials, particularly artemisinin derivatives. Given the recent reports of emerging artemisinin resistance in Western Cambodia, this is a very timely report.
	14. 878 Accesses	Research Is the current decline in malaria burden in sub-Saharan Africa due to a decrease in vector population? Dan W Meyrowitsch, Erling M Pedersen, Michael Alifrangis, Thomas H Scheike, Mwelecele N Malecela, Stephen M Magesa, Yahya A Derua, Rwehumbiza T Rwegoshora, Edwin Michael, Paul E Simonsen Malaria Journal 2011, 10:188 (13 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 3 comments \| Editor’s summary A challenging paper discussing whether the observed decline in malaria vector densities, in the absence of organized vector control interventions, could contribute to the decrease in levels of malaria infection
	15. 834 Accesses	Research Aging partially restores the efficacy of malaria vector control in insecticide-resistant populations of Anopheles gambiae s.l. from Burkina Faso Christopher M Jones, Antoine Sanou, Wamdaogo M Guelbeogo, N'Fale Sagnon, Paul C D Johnson, Hilary Ranson Malaria Journal 2012, 11:24 (23 January 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary The main finding here is that older mosquitoes are more susceptible to insecticides. This has important implications for understanding the epidemiological impact of resistance in field-based vector control interventions.
	16. 739 Accesses	Research Cytoadherence and virulence - the case of Plasmodium knowlesi malaria Farrah A Fatih, Angela Siner, Atique Ahmed, Lu Chan Woon, Alister G Craig, Balbir Singh, Sanjeev Krishna, Janet Cox-Singh Malaria Journal 2012, 11:33 (3 February 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Another twist in the tale of cytoadherence ? Is in vitro cytoadherence really a marker of virulence, even in case of parasites, such as P. knowlesi or P. vivax, which are not normally sequestered ?
	17. 693 Accesses	Methodology Development of a TaqMan Allelic Discrimination Assay for detection of Single Nucleotides Polymorphisms associated with anti-malarial drug resistance Edwin Kamau, Saba Alemayehu, Karla C Feghali, LaDonna S Tolbert, Bernard Ogutu, Christian F Ockenhouse Malaria Journal 2012, 11:23 (20 January 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Paper reporting the development of a TaqMan Real Time PCR assay for the detection of SNPs associated with anti-malarial resistance. This assay has promise as a convenient and efficient way to examine patient samples in resource-constrained settings.
	18. 683 Accesses	Reviews Plant-based insect repellents: a review of their efficacy, development and testing Marta Maia, Sarah J Moore Malaria Journal 2011, 10(Suppl 1):S11 (15 March 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	19. 669 Accesses	Research Visual and olfactory associative learning in the malaria vector Anopheles gambiae sensu stricto Nora Chilaka, Elisabeth Perkins, Frederic Tripet Malaria Journal 2012, 11:27 (27 January 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary The paper investigated associative learning in Anopheles gambiae in a laboratory bioassay using visual and olfactory cues. The results address an important knowledge gap in mosquito ecology and emphasize the role of associative memory for host finding and blood-feeding behaviour, with important potential implications for vector control.
	20. 648 Accesses	Research Can universal insecticide-treated net campaigns achieve equity in coverage and use? The case of northern Nigeria Yazoume Ye, Elizabeth Patton, Albert Kilian, Samantha Dovey, Erin Eckert Malaria Journal 2012, 11:32 (1 February 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Using data from a post-campaign survey, the authors investigated the effect of the mass distribution campaigns in achieving equity in household ownership and use ITNs
	21. 623 Accesses	Review Global warming and malaria: knowing the horse before hitching the cart Paul Reiter Malaria Journal 2008, 7(Suppl 1):S3 (11 December 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	22. 619 Accesses	Research Target product profiles for protecting against outdoor malaria transmission Gerry F Killeen, Sarah J Moore Malaria Journal 2012, 11:17 (11 January 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary The authors extend a previously published mathematical model to investigate the combined use of outdoor and indoor malaria vector control tools. These tools consist of a contact toxicant and a spatial repellent.
	23. 585 Accesses	Case report Novel strategies lead to pre-elimination of malaria in previously high-risk areas in Suriname, South America Helene Hiwat, Loretta S Hardjopawiro, Willem Takken, Leopoldo Villegas Malaria Journal 2012, 11:10 (9 January 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Shows how effective efforts have been made to control malaria in Suriname, South America. The paper is well written and documented, and will be of great interest because it represents a success story for malaria control. Suriname has moved to the Pre-elimination phase as defined by WHO.
	24. 585 Accesses	Research Comparing changes in haematologic parameters occurring in patients included in randomized controlled trials of artesunate-amodiaquine vs single and combination treatments of uncomplicated falciparum in sub-Saharan Africa Julien Zwang, Jean-Louis Ndiaye, Abdoulaye Djimde, Grant Dorsey, Andreas Martensson, Corine Karema, Piero Olliaro Malaria Journal 2012, 11:25 (25 January 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Effect of different antimalarial treatments on haematologic parameters comparing artesunate-amodiaquine against various single treatment lines and combination therapies.
	25. 569 Accesses	Review Understanding the clinical spectrum of complicated Plasmodium vivax malaria: a systematic review on the contributions of the Brazilian literature Marcus VG Lacerda, Maria PG Mourão, Márcia AA Alexandre, André M Siqueira, Belisa ML Magalhães, Flor E Martinez-Espinosa, Franklin S Santana Filho, Patrícia Brasil, Ana MRS Ventura, Mauro S Tada, Vanja SCD Couto, Antônio R Silva, Rita SU Silva, Maria GC Alecrim Malaria Journal 2012, 11:12 (9 January 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary There has recently been a renewed interested in Plasmodium vivax malaria.The publication of grey literature is useful and the manuscript brings to light data not previously accessible in the English language literature.