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	1. 56731 Accesses	Research Sri Lanka Malaria Maps Olivier JT Briët, Dissanayake M Gunawardena, Wim van der Hoek, Felix P Amerasinghe Malaria Journal 2003, 2:22 (22 July 2003) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 2 comments \| Editor’s summary This paper presents Sri Lanka's malaria incidence data and trends over the last few years from a spatial perspective. It provides a good illustration of national malaria data and also helps to highlight the features that emerge through such a presentation.
	2. 34989 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
	3. 32072 Accesses	Research Habitat characterization and spatial distribution of Anopheles sp. mosquito larvae in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) during an extended dry period Michael A Sattler, Deo Mtasiwa, Michael Kiama, Zul Premji, Marcel Tanner, Gerry F Killeen, Christian Lengeler Malaria Journal 2005, 4:4 (14 January 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Urban populations in Africa are set to rise inexorably over the coming decades, with a greater proportion of the populations living within cities and conurbations and an increase of urban agriculture in some cities. It is suggested that urban malaria is likely to become increasingly important.
	4. 31444 Accesses	Research Maps of the Sri Lanka malaria situation preceding the tsunami and key aspects to be considered in the emergency phase and beyond Olivier JT Briët, Gawrie NL Galappaththy, Flemming Konradsen, Priyanie H Amerasinghe, Felix P Amerasinghe Malaria Journal 2005, 4:8 (27 January 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment \| Editor’s summary Sri Lankan malariologists give an authoritative view on the true risks of malaria epidemics in the country following the recent tsunami.
	5. 27826 Accesses	Research Detection of malaria parasites by nested PCR in south-eastern, Iran: Evidence of highly mixed infections in Chahbahar district Sedigheh Zakeri, Sohaila Najafabadi, Ahmad Zare, Navid Djadid Malaria Journal 2002, 1:2 (8 February 2002) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	6. 27344 Accesses	Opinion Roll Back Malaria? The scarcity of international aid for malaria control Vasant Narasimhan, Amir Attaran Malaria Journal 2003, 2:8 (15 April 2003) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment \| Editor’s summary This provocative paper outlines how the failure of governments and funding agencies to honour the promises of financial support of the Abuja Declaration risks ultimately to have a negative impact on the RBM programme.
	7. 25862 Accesses	Review Human malarial disease: a consequence of inflammatory cytokine release Ian A Clark, Alison C Budd, Lisa M Alleva, William B Cowden Malaria Journal 2006, 5:85 (10 October 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Malariologists tend to think that the pathophysiology of malaria is unique. This thought-provoking review shows that much can be learned from events described with other pathogens and that falciparum malaria is primarily an inflammatory cytokine-driven disease. In particular, the inability of mitochondria, through the effects of inflammatory cytokines, to utilise available oxygen may play a crucial role.
	8. 25153 Accesses	Research Plants traditionally prescribed to treat tazo (malaria) in the eastern region of Madagascar Milijaona Randrianarivelojosia, Valérie T Rasidimanana, Harison Rabarison, Peter K Cheplogoi, Michel Ratsimbason, Dulcie A Mulholland, Philippe Mauclère Malaria Journal 2003, 2:25 (24 July 2003) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary This is a useful contribution to the study of Madagascan medicinal plants, which shows care and sensitivity in collecting the ethnobotanical data.
	9. 24070 Accesses	Research Care-seeking patterns for fatal malaria in Tanzania Don de Savigny, Charles Mayombana, Eleuther Mwageni, Honorati Masanja, Abdulatif Minhaj, Yahya Mkilindi, Conrad Mbuya, Harun Kasale, Graham Reid Malaria Journal 2004, 3:27 (28 July 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary This careful analysis of malaria deaths in an area of perennial malarial transmission addresses important issues, showing for instance that the care-seeking behaviour was substantially different in the case of severe malaria and uncomplicated malarial episodes. The limitations of using verbal autopsies are well discussed.
	10. 23197 Accesses	Review Intermittent preventive treatment for malaria in pregnancy in Africa: What's new, what's needed? Andrew Vallely, Lisa Vallely, John Changalucha, Brian Greenwood, Daniel Chandramohan Malaria Journal 2007, 6:16 (16 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A sound review on recent developments of an important malaria control intervention, looking at possible alternatives to sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine in areas where there is resistance
	11. 22652 Accesses	Research Epidemiological models for the spread of anti-malarial resistance JC Koella, R Antia Malaria Journal 2003, 2:3 (19 February 2003) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment
	12. 21907 Accesses	Methodology Real-time quantitative PCR with SYBR Green I detection for estimating copy numbers of nine drug resistance candidate genes in Plasmodium falciparum Isabel D Ferreira, Virgílio E do Rosário, Pedro VL Cravo Malaria Journal 2006, 5:1 (18 January 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment \| Editor’s summary A high throughput PCR-based method to analyse genes associated with drug resistance in field samples. In this study, the relative copy number of three genes associated with drug resistance and six associated with oxidative stress have been be assessed.
	13. 21503 Accesses	Review Statics and dynamics of malaria infection in Anopheles mosquitoes David L Smith, F Ellis McKenzie Malaria Journal 2004, 3:13 (4 June 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary This theoretical and mathematical review provides a new look at the Ross-Macdonald models, the basis of malaria epidemiology. The models describe the processes that drive malaria transmission, mainly from an entomological perspective, and they are, therefore, particularly useful to evaluate intervention programmes that reduce transmission.
	14. 21436 Accesses	Case report Malarone treatment failure and in vitro confirmation of resistance of Plasmodium falciparum isolate from Lagos, Nigeria Quinton L Fivelman, Geoffrey A Butcher, Ipemida S Adagu, David C Warhurst, Geoffrey Pasvol Malaria Journal 2002, 1:1 (8 February 2002) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary The first in vitro and genetic confirmation of Malarone resistance in P. falciparum acquired in Nigeria.
	15. 21382 Accesses	Review Challenges in using geographic information systems (GIS) to understand and control malaria in Indonesia Neil G Sipe, Pat Dale Malaria Journal 2003, 2:36 (4 November 2003) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Most studies on the use of GIS for malaria control have been performed in Africa and the application of the technique in Indonesia raised important issues. This comprehensive review looks at the limitations of GIS and how best to solve various problems to make this approach more user-friendly.
	16. 21382 Accesses	Research Thick blood film examination for Plasmodium falciparum malaria has reduced sensitivity and underestimates parasite density Philip Bejon, Laura Andrews, Angela Hunt-Cooke, Frances Sanderson, Sarah C Gilbert, Adrian VS Hill Malaria Journal 2006, 5:104 (8 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment \| Editor’s summary This comparison between thick films and quantitative PCR shows that large numbers of parasites are lost in the staining process. This limits the sensitivity and leads to erroneous estimates of parasite density.
	17. 21261 Accesses	Commentary Malaria and urbanization in sub-Saharan Africa Martin J Donnelly, PJ McCall, Christian Lengeler, Imelda Bates, Umberto D'Alessandro, Guy Barnish, Flemming Konradsen, Eveline Klinkenberg, Harold Townson, Jean-Francois Trape, Ian M Hastings, Clifford Mutero Malaria Journal 2005, 4:12 (18 February 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary The Pretoria Statement on Urban Malaria in Africa was the outcome of a multi-sectoral technical consultation and this commentary reflects the discussions held during the meeting and aims to inform researchers and policy makers of the potential for containing and reversing the emerging problem of urban malaria.
	18. 21117 Accesses	Review Quinine, an old anti-malarial drug in a modern world: role in the treatment of malaria Jane Achan, Ambrose O Talisuna, Annette Erhart, Adoke Yeka, James K Tibenderana, Frederick N Baliraine, Philip J Rosenthal, Umberto D'Alessandro Malaria Journal 2011, 10:144 (24 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary This review of quinine is useful, because the drug still plays an important role in the treatment of malaria.
	19. 20893 Accesses	Research Prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum infection in pregnant women in Gabon Marielle K Bouyou-Akotet, Denisa E Ionete-Collard, Modeste Mabika-Manfoumbi, Eric Kendjo, Pierre-Blaise Matsiegui, Elie Mavoungou, Maryvonne Kombila Malaria Journal 2003, 2:18 (25 June 2003) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A clinical study of malaria in primi- and secundigravidae, looking at correlations with anaemia, fever, levels of parasitaemia and chloroquine treatment.
	20. 20769 Accesses	Review Gametocytogenesis : the puberty of Plasmodium falciparum Arthur M Talman, Olivier Domarle, F McKenzie, Frédéric Ariey, Vincent Robert Malaria Journal 2004, 3:24 (14 July 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A review which addresses several aspects of gametocyte biology, focusing on sex differentiation and determination, transmission strategies and evolution; it highlight areas where the gametocyte might be targetted for control interventions.
	21. 20089 Accesses	Review Malaria in Brazil: an overview Joseli Oliveira-Ferreira, Marcus VG Lacerda, Patrícia Brasil, José LB Ladislau, Pedro L Tauil, Cláudio Daniel-Ribeiro Malaria Journal 2010, 9:115 (30 April 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A review of the current malaria situation in Brazil, with particular reference to the switch to a predominance of vivax malaria.
	22. 20064 Accesses	Review Monitoring and evaluation of malaria in pregnancy – developing a rational basis for control Bernard J Brabin, Marian Warsame, Ulrika Uddenfeldt-Wort, Stephanie Dellicour, Jenny Hill, Sabine Gies Malaria Journal 2008, 7(Suppl 1):S6 (11 December 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	23. 20030 Accesses	Research The relationship of physico-chemical properties and structure to the differential antiplasmodial activity of the cinchona alkaloids David C Warhurst, John C Craig, Ipemida S Adagu, David J Meyer, Sylvia Y Lee Malaria Journal 2003, 2:26 (1 September 2003) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary The cinchona alkaloids are the longest standing antimalarial drugs in clinical use, but their mode of action is still incompletely understood. This is the first study to provide comprehensive physico-chemical information regarding these alkaloids.The results strikingly demonstrate that the antimalarially inactive threo compounds are all considerably more hydrophilic than the active erythro compounds and that they are also very weak inhibitors of beta-haematin formation in contrast to the strongly active erythro compounds that inhibit beta-haematin formation better.
	24. 19722 Accesses	Research Intermittent preventive treatment of malaria during pregnancy: a qualitative study of knowledge, attitudes and practices of district health managers, antenatal care staff and pregnant women in Korogwe District, North-Eastern Tanzania Godfrey Mubyazi, Paul Bloch, Mathias Kamugisha, Andrew Kitua, Jasper Ijumba Malaria Journal 2005, 4:31 (20 July 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary The paper provides a qualitative analysis of the programmatic issues faced when implementing IPT during pregnancy, from both provider and user perspectives. Of particular interest is the Tanzanian experience of the specific link made between SP-IPT and Steven Johnson¿s Syndrome by pregnant women, which is unique and has been one of the most important barriers to the effective uptake of ITP, as a result of media spin. The paper highlights the need for much greater attention to awareness creation among pregnant women, which is all too often an afterthought to the delivery of IPT.
	25. 19186 Accesses	Research Artesunate – amodiaquine combination therapy for falciparum malaria in young Gabonese children Sunny Oyakhirome, Marc Pötschke, Norbert G Schwarz, Jenny Dörnemann, Matthias Laengin, Carmen Salazar, Bertrand Lell, Jürgen FJ Kun, Peter G Kremsner, Martin P Grobusch Malaria Journal 2007, 6:29 (12 March 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Although this combination is one of the recommended ACTs for the treatment of malaria, there is not much data on effectiveness in children. This study compares effectiveness in supervised and unsupervised drug delivery, showing that it could be augmented by increased adherence and improved formulation.
	26. 18928 Accesses	Research Molecular identification of Palearctic members of Anopheles maculipennis in northern Iran Navid D Djadid, Saber Gholizadeh, Elham Tafsiri, Roberto Romi, Mikhail Gordeev, Sedigheh Zakeri Malaria Journal 2007, 6:6 (17 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary The diversity of mosquito species, explored by molecular taxonomy methods, can help to shed light on the respective role in malaria transmission of different species and complex of species, as here in the Caspian sea area of Iran
	27. 18837 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
	28. 18500 Accesses	Research Morphological features and differential counts of Plasmodium knowlesi parasites in naturally acquired human infections Kim-Sung Lee, Janet Cox-Singh, Balbir Singh Malaria Journal 2009, 8:73 (21 April 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary The morphological resemblance of early trophozoites of P. knowlesi to P. falciparum and later erythrocytic stages to P. malariae makes it extremely difficult to identify P. knowlesi infections by microscopy alone. This is the first, extensive description of the various stages of the parasite as seen in stained blood films.
	29. 17641 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
	30. 17603 Accesses	Research Community knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) on malaria in Swaziland: A country earmarked for malaria elimination Khumbulani W Hlongwana, Musawenkosi LH Mabaso, Simon Kunene, Dayanandan Govender, Rajendra Maharaj Malaria Journal 2009, 8:29 (19 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Despite fair knowledge of malaria in Swaziland, there is a need for improving the availability of information through the preferred community channels, such as the traditional community district meetings or tinkhundlas. There is documented evidence suggesting that as the level transmission and disease decreases, so does the perception about the importance of malaria control activities.
	31. 17360 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 \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 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.
	32. 17180 Accesses	Methodology PCR detection of Plasmodium falciparum in human urine and saliva samples Sungano Mharakurwa, Christopher Simoloka, Philip E Thuma, Clive J Shiff, David J Sullivan Malaria Journal 2006, 5:103 (8 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Parasite DNA can be found in urine and saliva samples and, depending on the method of purification and the size of the amplicon, it is possible to identify between 75% and 90% of the microscopically positive blood individuals. This is a novel approach for large scale malaria screening or epidemiological surveys.
	33. 16395 Accesses	Research A weather-driven model of malaria transmission Moshe B Hoshen, Andrew P Morse Malaria Journal 2004, 3:32 (6 September 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A mathematical model of malaria transmission that looks at transmission dynamics with regard to weather parameters, mainly temperature and rainfall.
	34. 15738 Accesses	Research Treatment-seeking behaviour for malaria in children under five years of age: implication for home management in rural areas with high seasonal transmission in Sudan Elfatih Malik, Kamal Hanafi, Salah Ali, Eldirdieri Ahmed, Khalid Mohamed Malaria Journal 2006, 5:60 (22 July 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Understanding the patterns of health-seeking behaviour, when and why a mother chooses to take her child for treatment in a health centre rather than traditional medicine, is crucial in any control programme. This study looks at the issue in Sudan, by means of interviews and focus group discussions.
	35. 15718 Accesses	Research Larvicidal effects of a neem (Azadirachta indica) oil formulation on the malaria vector Anopheles gambiae Fredros O Okumu, Bart GJ Knols, Ulrike Fillinger Malaria Journal 2007, 6:63 (22 May 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Neem oil has good larvicidal properties for mosquitoes and suppresses successful adult emergence at very low concentrations. Considering the wide distribution and availability of this tree and its products along the East African coast, this may prove a readily available and cheap alternative to conventional larvicides.
	36. 15710 Accesses	Research Infection of malaria (Anopheles gambiae s.s.) and filariasis (Culex quinquefasciatus) vectors with the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae Ernst-Jan Scholte, Basilio N Njiru, Renate C Smallegange, Willem Takken, Bart GJ Knols Malaria Journal 2003, 2:29 (15 September 2003) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Since entomophagic fungi affect the survival of adult mosquitoes, they could conceivably represent a method for the biological control of the adult stage, if it was possible to apply encouraging laboratory results, such as reported in this paper, to field conditions.
	37. 15482 Accesses	Research Malaria vectors and transmission dynamics in coastal south-western Cameroon Jude D Bigoga, Lucien Manga, Vincent PK Titanji, Maureen Coetzee, Rose GF Leke Malaria Journal 2007, 6:5 (17 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment \| Editor’s summary New data on malaria transmission dynamics in three sites in south-western Cameroon. Such data is extremely relevant and needed to better understand malaria epidemiology in Cameroon and throughout Africa, and identify putative field sites for innovative control measures testing
	38. 15463 Accesses	Research Prevalence and risk factors for Plasmodium falciparum malaria in pregnant women of eastern Sudan Ishag Adam, Amar H Khamis, Mustafa I Elbashir Malaria Journal 2005, 4:18 (13 April 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A study of malaria in 744 pregnant women attending an antenatal clinic in eastern Sudan, showing that malaria is an important complication.
	39. 15390 Accesses	Research Epidemiology and clinical features of vivax malaria imported to Europe: Sentinel surveillance data from TropNetEurop N Mühlberger, T Jelinek, J Gascon, M Probst, T Zoller, M Schunk, J Beran, I Gjørup, RH Behrens, J Clerinx, A Björkman, P McWhinney, A Matteelli, R Lopez-Velez, Z Bisoffi, U Hellgren, S Puente, ML Schmid, B Myrvang, ML Holthoff-Stich, H Laferl, C Hatz, H Kollaritsch, A Kapaun, J Knobloch, J Iversen, A Kotlowski, DJM Malvy, P Kern, G Fry et al. Malaria Journal 2004, 3:5 (8 March 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Description of 618 cases of imported vivax malaria reported within the European surveillance network, TropNetEurop, between January 1999 and September 2003, focusing on patient characteristics, place of infection, course of disease and treatment. Differences in diagnostic and treatment practices between different network-member countries are highlighted.
	40. 15119 Accesses	Research The burden of malaria in Sudan: incidence, mortality and disability – adjusted life – years Safa I Abdalla, Elfatih M Malik, Kamil M Ali Malaria Journal 2007, 6:97 (28 July 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	41. 14839 Accesses	Research Examining the determinants of mosquito-avoidance practices in two Kenyan cities Kate Macintyre, Joseph Keating, Stephen Sosler, Lydiah Kibe, Charles M Mbogo, Andrew K Githeko, John C Beier Malaria Journal 2002, 1:14 (15 November 2002) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	42. 14541 Accesses	Review The safety of artemisinins during pregnancy: a pressing question Stephanie Dellicour, Susan Hall, Daniel Chandramohan, Brian Greenwood Malaria Journal 2007, 6:15 (14 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment \| Editor’s summary Limited available data suggest that artemisinins are effective and unlikely to be cause of foetal loss or abnormalities, when used in late pregnancy. However, one cannot rule out rare serious adverse events, even in 2nd and 3rd trimesters and there is not enough evidence to assess risk-benefits of artemisinin in early pregnancy. Methodologically rigorous, larger studies and post-marketing pharmacovigilance are urgently required.
	43. 14514 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.
	44. 14512 Accesses	Review Integrated vector management for malaria control John C Beier, Joseph Keating, John I Githure, Michael B Macdonald, Daniel E Impoinvil, Robert J Novak Malaria Journal 2008, 7(Suppl 1):S4 (11 December 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	45. 14504 Accesses	Research Effect of sample size and P-value filtering techniques on the detection of transcriptional changes induced in rat neuroblastoma (NG108) cells by mefloquine Geoffrey S Dow Malaria Journal 2003, 2:4 (27 February 2003) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	46. 14342 Accesses	Review Assembling a global database of malaria parasite prevalence for the Malaria Atlas Project Carlos A Guerra, Simon I Hay, Lorena S Lucioparedes, Priscilla W Gikandi, Andrew J Tatem, Abdisalan M Noor, Robert W Snow Malaria Journal 2007, 6:17 (16 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary This database will help refine maps of the global spatial limits of malaria and be the foundation for the development of global malaria endemicity models as part of the Malaria Atlas Project. A widespread application of these maps is envisaged.
	47. 14191 Accesses	Research Duffy blood group gene polymorphisms among malaria vivax patients in four areas of the Brazilian Amazon region Carlos E Cavasini, Luiz C de Mattos, Álvaro Couto, Vanja Couto, Yuri Gollino, Laurence J Moretti, Cláudia R Bonini-Domingos, Andréa RB Rossit, Lilian Castilho, Ricardo LD Machado Malaria Journal 2007, 6:167 (19 December 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary The Brazilian population has a highly heterogeneous ethnic composition, a result of the hybridization of the numerous native indigenous populations and immigrants from Europe, Africa and Asia. In the Amazon region, where P. vivax predominates, the frequency of the FYB-33 allele is higher than expected given the ethnic population
	48. 14098 Accesses	Methodology Preparation of pure and intact Plasmodium falciparum plasma membrane vesicles and partial characterisation of the plasma membrane ATPase Laurence M Elandalloussi, Pete J Smith Malaria Journal 2002, 1:6 (26 April 2002) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	49. 13982 Accesses	Opinion Advantages of larval control for African malaria vectors: Low mobility and behavioural responsiveness of immature mosquito stages allow high effective coverage Gerry F Killeen, Ulrike Fillinger, Bart GJ Knols Malaria Journal 2002, 1:8 (21 June 2002) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	50. 13919 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 \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 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.
	51. 13631 Accesses	Research Sleeping arrangements and mosquito net use among under-fives: results from the Uganda Demographic and Health Survey Frederick Mugisha, Jacqueline Arinaitwe Malaria Journal 2003, 2:40 (14 November 2003) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary The question of how well a very young child is protected in relation to other household members, and especially their mother, is very relevant for ITN distribution and promotion strategies. Even in households where there are one or more nets, there is no guarantee that they will directly benefit the under-fives, apart from the 'mass effect' that increased numbers of nets have on vector infectivity.
	52. 13622 Accesses	Research The challenges of changing national malaria drug policy to artemisinin-based combinations in Kenya Abdinasir A Amin, Dejan Zurovac, Beth B Kangwana, Joanne Greenfield, Dorothy N Otieno, Willis S Akhwale, Robert W Snow Malaria Journal 2007, 6:72 (29 May 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A narrative description of the process of anti-malarial drug policy change, financing and implementation in Kenya has been structured to capture the timing of events, the difficulties and hurdles faced and the resolutions reached to the final implementation of a new treatment policy. The article examines why it took over 32 months from announcing a drug policy change to completing early implementation.
	53. 13535 Accesses	Research Factors associated with use and non-use of mosquito nets owned in Oromia and Amhara Regional States, Ethiopia Carol A Baume, Richard Reithinger, Sara Woldehanna Malaria Journal 2009, 8:264 (23 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary The authors present important and original in-depth information on the reasons for use and non-use of ITNs. Such information is timely and of relevance to malaria control programmes throughout the region
	54. 13525 Accesses	Case study Impact of home-based management of malaria on health outcomes in Africa: a systematic review of the evidence Heidi Hopkins, Ambrose Talisuna, Christopher JM Whitty, Sarah G Staedke Malaria Journal 2007, 6:134 (8 October 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Home-based management of malaria, which involves presumptively treating febrile children with pre-packaged antimalarial drugs distributed by members of the community, is promoted as a major strategy to improve prompt delivery of effective malaria treatment in Africa. Of 1,069 potentially relevant publications identified, only six studies were identified as meeting inclusion criteria. Heterogeneity of the evaluations, including variability in study design, precluded meta-analysis and overall results were mixed.
	55. 13421 Accesses	Research Decorticate, decerebrate and opisthotonic posturing and seizures in Kenyan children with cerebral malaria Richard Idro, Godfrey Otieno, Steven White, Anderson Kahindi, Greg Fegan, Bernhards Ogutu, Sadik Mithwani, Kathryn Maitland, Brian GR Neville, Charles RJC Newton Malaria Journal 2005, 4:57 (7 December 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A retrospective analysis of 15,506 children admitted to Kilifi District Hospital over a three-year period, showed that 426 had cerebral malaria and that abnormal motor posturing was a common clinical feature in this group of children. The authors consider a number of potential aetiologies for the three forms of posturing observed and conclude the raised intracranial pressure and retinal signs, especially in older children, may be important.
	56. 13246 Accesses	Methodology Low sensitivity of nested PCR using Plasmodium DNA extracted from stained thick blood smears: an epidemiological retrospective study among subjects with low parasitaemia in an endemic area of the Brazilian Amazon region Kézia KG Scopel, Cor JF Fontes, Álvaro C Nunes, Maria Horta, Érika M Braga Malaria Journal 2004, 3:8 (31 March 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary The extraction of DNA from fixed and stained blood films is a useful methodology for retrospective PCR studies. Here, the method is used to look at the incidence of mixed infections in a population.
	57. 13220 Accesses	Research Impact of national malaria control scale-up programmes in Africa: magnitude and attribution of effects Richard W Steketee, Carlos C Campbell Malaria Journal 2010, 9:299 (27 October 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary After over 5 years of intense intervention scale-up, the present paper puts together some data from a number of sub-Saharan countries to document impact on morbidity and mortality.
	58. 13145 Accesses	Research Severe falciparum malaria in Gabonese children: clinical and laboratory features Arnaud Dzeing-Ella, Pascal C Nze Obiang, Rose Tchoua, Timothy Planche, Béatrice Mboza, Monique Mbounja, Ulrich Muller-Roemer, Joseph Jarvis, Eric Kendjo, Edouard Ngou-Milama, Peter G Kremsner, Sanjeev Krishna, Maryvonne Kombila Malaria Journal 2005, 4:1 (9 January 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A large scale clinical study of severe malaria in children, performed in a hospital setting in Gabon, confirms many of the features described elsewhere, showing that the highest case fatality rates were in cases with hyperlactataemia and cerebral malaria. The authors suggest that early and appropriate diagnostic, classification and treatment of malaria may help to reduce the mortality.
	59. 13142 Accesses	Research Gains in awareness, ownership and use of insecticide-treated nets in Nigeria, Senegal, Uganda and Zambia Carol A Baume, M Celeste Marin Malaria Journal 2008, 7:153 (7 August 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A mix of increased demand, strengthened commercial sector, reduced taxes and tariffs, and programmes making ITNs available at reduced prices resulted in impressive gains in awareness, ownership, and use of nets. None of the four countries reached the ambitious Abuja targets, but they made substantial progress towards them.
	60. 13136 Accesses	Case study A community-based health education programme for bio-environmental control of malaria through folk theatre (Kalajatha) in rural India Susanta K Ghosh, Rajan R Patil, Satyanarayan Tiwari, Aditya P Dash Malaria Journal 2006, 5:123 (15 December 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Impact evaluation of a health education initiative, based on traditional folk theatre, explaining malaria and its control, particularly through the use of larvivorous fish used in the area
	61. 13105 Accesses	Review World Antimalarial Resistance Network (WARN) III: Molecular markers for drug resistant malaria Christopher V Plowe, Cally Roper, John W Barnwell, Christian T Happi, Hema H Joshi, Wilfred Mbacham, Steven R Meshnick, Kefas Mugittu, Inbarani Naidoo, Ric N Price, Robert W Shafer, Carol H Sibley, Colin J Sutherland, Peter A Zimmerman, Philip J Rosenthal Malaria Journal 2007, 6:121 (6 September 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary The review describes previous successes on using molecular markers of drug resistance and lessons learned. A standardized global database of molecular markers of drug resistance linking up with databases containing in vivo efficacy trial results, in vitro and pharmacokinetic studies could form an essential resource to guide policy makers in choice of first line antimalarial drugs, drugs for intermittent preventive treatment (IPT) and prophylactic drugs for travellers.
	62. 13092 Accesses	Commentary An online operational rainfall-monitoring resource for epidemic malaria early warning systems in Africa Emily Grover-Kopec, Mika Kawano, Robert W Klaver, Benno Blumenthal, Pietro Ceccato, Stephen J Connor Malaria Journal 2005, 4:6 (21 January 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Rainfall is one of the major factors triggering epidemics in warm semi-arid and desert-fringe areas. Consequently, rainfall monitoring forms one of the essential elements for the development of integrated Malaria Early Warning Systems for sub-Saharan Africa. The paper presents a new monitoring interface that enables the user to interpret rainfall data. These resources are available at no cost to the user and are updated on a routine basis.
	63. 13086 Accesses	Research A steep decline of malaria morbidity and mortality trends in Eritrea between 2000 and 2004: the effect of combination of control methods Peter M Nyarango, Tewolde Gebremeskel, Goitom Mebrahtu, Jacob Mufunda, Usman Abdulmumini, Andom Ogbamariam, Andrew Kosia, Andemariam Gebremichael, Disanayike Gunawardena, Yohannes Ghebrat, Yahannes Okbaldet Malaria Journal 2006, 5:33 (24 April 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary The National Malaria Control Programme in Eritrea is rightly considered to be one of the major success stories to come out of the recent efforts to scale up malaria control using a combination of control methods. The programme has, over a short period, dramatically increased control measures in most of the endemic and epidemic areas in the country.
	64. 13005 Accesses	Research The epidemiology of malaria in adults in a rural area of southern Mozambique Alfredo Mayor, John J Aponte, Carole Fogg, Francisco Saúte, Brian Greenwood, Martinho Dgedge, Clara Menendez, Pedro L Alonso Malaria Journal 2007, 6:3 (17 January 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary The role of adults and semi-immunity in the epidemiology of malaria is still imperfectly know. This study looks at a cohort of adults having reached a stage of non-sterile, protective immunity, but still presenting occasional symptoms, including diarrhoea and headaques
	65. 12983 Accesses	Methodology A new ELISA kit which uses a combination of Plasmodium falciparum extract and recombinant Plasmodium vivax antigens as an alternative to IFAT for detection of malaria antibodies Cecile Doderer, Aurelie Heschung, Phillippe Guntz, Jean-Pierre Cazenave, Yves Hansmann, Alexandre Senegas, Alexander W Pfaff, Tamer Abdelrahman, Ermanno Candolfi Malaria Journal 2007, 6:19 (21 February 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Serology does not have a place in the diagnosis of clinical malaria, but it is the best option for the eliminating contaminated units of blood in a blood banking context. While ELISA is one of the most promising serological tests for the purpose and this study provides the first reasonable evidence that ELISA replacement of IFAT for malaria serodiagnosis may be advantageous.
	66. 12814 Accesses	Review A database of antimalarial drug resistance Carol Sibley, Pascal Ringwald Malaria Journal 2006, 5:48 (15 June 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Currently, there is no publically-accessible, central database that contains information on the levels of resistance to antimalaria drugs in different countries. The authors of this review outline the potential role of such a database for an informed utlization of drugs and they describe what would be required to create it.
	67. 12687 Accesses	Research Use of antenatal care, maternity services, intermittent presumptive treatment and insecticide treated bed nets by pregnant women in Luwero district, Uganda Mpungu S Kiwuwa, Patrobas Mufubenga Malaria Journal 2008, 7:44 (1 March 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary This paper nicely describes through a community-based study the uptake of ANC services and malaria control measures in pregnant women of one district in Uganda.
	68. 12679 Accesses	Research Successful field trial of attractive toxic sugar bait (ATSB) plant-spraying methods against malaria vectors in the Anopheles gambiae complex in Mali, West Africa Günter C Müller, John C Beier, Sekou F Traore, Mahamoudou B Toure, Mohamed M Traore, Sekou Bah, Seydou Doumbia, Yosef Schlein Malaria Journal 2010, 9:210 (21 July 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary This study in Mali shows that even a single application of ATSB can substantially decrease malaria vector population densities and longevity. It is likely that ATSB methods can be used as a new powerful tool for the control of malaria vectors, particularly since this approach is highly effective for mosquito control, technologically simple, inexpensive, and environmentally safe.
	69. 12513 Accesses	Research The heat shock protein 90 of Plasmodium falciparum and antimalarial activity of its inhibitor, geldanamycin Rajinder Kumar, Alla Musiyenko, Sailen Barik Malaria Journal 2003, 2:30 (15 September 2003) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Hsp90 appears to be expressed at all stages of development in malaria parasites and the paper shows that the anticancer drug geldanamycin is equally effective against all stages of chloroquine-resistant and chloroquine-sensitive parasites, and that the two agents act synergistically.
	70. 12482 Accesses	Research Placental malaria and low birth weight in pregnant women living in a rural area of Burkina Faso following the use of three preventive treatment regimens Alfred B Tiono, Alphonse Ouedraogo, Edith C Bougouma, Amidou Diarra, Amadou T Konaté, Issa Nébié, Sodiomon B Sirima Malaria Journal 2009, 8:224 (7 October 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Intermittent preventive treatment with SP has shown clear superiority in reducing adverse outcomes at delivery, as compared with intermittent preventive treatment with CQ and classical chemoprophylaxis with CQ.
	71. 12359 Accesses	Research Plasmodium vivax trophozoites insensitive to chloroquine Wesley W Sharrock, Rossarin Suwanarusk, Usa Lek-Uthai, Michael D Edstein, Varakorn Kosaisavee, Thomas Travers, Anchalee Jaidee, Kanlaya Sriprawat, Ric N Price, François Nosten, Bruce Russell Malaria Journal 2008, 7:94 (27 May 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A study that provides important data about the action of chloroquine in Plasmodium vivax and highlights the fundamental differences with Plasmodium falciparum.
	72. 12325 Accesses	Opinion Mosquitoes and transmission of malaria parasites – not just vectors Richard EL Paul, Mawlouth Diallo, Paul T Brey Malaria Journal 2004, 3:39 (8 November 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Using historical datasets, from three different studies, the paper formulates hypotheses regarding transmission dynamics, suggesting that it is the mosquito bite itself which controls the onset of gametocytogenesis in the vertebrate host and, thus, kick-starts transmission at the beginning of the rainy season.
	73. 12319 Accesses	Research A simulation model of African Anopheles ecology and population dynamics for the analysis of malaria transmission Jean-Marc O Depinay, Charles M Mbogo, Gerry Killeen, Bart Knols, John Beier, John Carlson, Jonathan Dushoff, Peter Billingsley, Henry Mwambi, John Githure, Abdoulaye M Toure, F Ellis McKenzie Malaria Journal 2004, 3:29 (30 July 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A process-driven model of malaria transmission which allows a better understanding of the mechanisms underlying Anopheles population dynamics.
	74. 12296 Accesses	Research Paracheck-Pf^®accuracy and recently treated Plasmodium falciparum infections: is there a risk of over-diagnosis? Todd D Swarthout, Helen Counihan, Raphael Senga, Ingrid van den Broek Malaria Journal 2007, 6:58 (16 May 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Though the RDT is as sensitive as microscopy in detecting true malaria cases, low specificity resulted in a high frequency of false-positive results. This was aggravated by a duration of RDT false-positivity after effective treatment that was significantly longer than reported by the manufacturer. Presence of false positive results show the need to avoid clinicians inappropriately focusing on malaria, not identifying the true cause of illness and providing unnecessary treatment.
	75. 12214 Accesses	Commentary Improving epidemic malaria planning, preparedness and response in Southern Africa Joaquim DaSilva, Brad Garanganga, Vonai Teveredzi, Sabine M Marx, Simon J Mason, Stephen J Connor Malaria Journal 2004, 3:37 (22 October 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Report on the first Southern Africa Regional Epidemiology Outlook Forum, held in Harare, Zimbabwe, September 2004. The report comments on major issues discussed at the meeting and the final recommendations.
	76. 12207 Accesses	Methodology Detection of knockdown resistance (kdr) mutations in Anopheles gambiae: a comparison of two new high-throughput assays with existing methods Chris Bass, Dimitra Nikou, Martin J Donnelly, Martin S Williamson, Hilary Ranson, Amanda Ball, John Vontas, Linda M Field Malaria Journal 2007, 6:111 (13 August 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary The presence of kdr mutations has been monitored using a variety of molecular techniques. In this study, two new high-throughput assays were developed and compared with four established techniques
	77. 12178 Accesses	Research The unexpected importance of mosquito oviposition behaviour for malaria: non-productive larval habitats can be sources for malaria transmission Arnaud Menach, F Ellis McKenzie, Antoine Flahault, David L Smith Malaria Journal 2005, 4:23 (13 May 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A mathematical model exploring the egg laying behaviour of mosquito females and its implications on malaria epidemiology in various scenarios.
	78. 12116 Accesses	Research Landscape determinants and remote sensing of anopheline mosquito larval habitats in the western Kenya highlands Emmanuel Mushinzimana, Stephen Munga, Noboru Minakawa, Li Li, Chen-chieh Feng, Ling Bian, Uriel Kitron, Cindy Schmidt, Louisa Beck, Guofa Zhou, Andrew K Githeko, Guiyun Yan Malaria Journal 2006, 5:13 (16 February 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A study which examines the landscape determinants of anopheline mosquito larval habitats and usefulness of remote sensing in identifying these habitats in western Kenya highlands, an area which has experienced several major malaria epidemics during the past two decades.
	79. 12053 Accesses	Research Evaluation of Olyset™ insecticide-treated nets distributed seven years previously in Tanzania Adriana Tami, Godfrey Mubyazi, Alison Talbert, Hassan Mshinda, Stéphane Duchon, Christian Lengeler Malaria Journal 2004, 3:19 (29 June 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Olyset nets and PermaNets are the only two long-lasting insecticidal nets currently available. This retrospective study shows that Olyset nets are popular, durable and with a much longer insecticide persistence than ordinary polyester nets. ITN programmes in rural malaria-endemic areas have shown that the re-treatment of nets faces numerous logistic problems and that a switch to long-lasting insecticidal nets represents, therefore, a very attractive option.
	80. 12044 Accesses	Research Anti-malarial activities of Andrographis paniculata and Hedyotis corymbosa extracts and their combination with curcumin Kirti Mishra, Aditya P Dash, Bijay K Swain, Nrisingha Dey Malaria Journal 2009, 8:26 (12 February 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary The study investigates the possible anti-malarial activity of extracts from two ancient medicinal plants, which are used in Asia to treat fever. Both extracts show promising activity, especially when combined.
	81. 12032 Accesses	Research Malaria resurgence: a systematic review and assessment of its causes Justin M Cohen, David L Smith, Chris Cotter, Abigail Ward, Gavin Yamey, Oliver J Sabot, Bruno Moonen Malaria Journal 2012, 11:122 (24 April 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary There is a need for practical solutions to the operational and financial threats facing malaria elimination programmes if we are to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past, which saw the resurgence of malaria in disease free areas.
	82. 12010 Accesses	Research Molecular characterisation of drug-resistant Plasmodium falciparum from Thailand Dinora Lopes, Kanchana Rungsihirunrat, Fátima Nogueira, Aree Seugorn, José Gil, Virgilio E do Rosário, Pedro Cravo Malaria Journal 2002, 1:12 (14 October 2002) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary This should appear in MY BMC if you have Infectious Diseases as your subject. It has a man_interest of 2
	83. 11996 Accesses	Research Ethnobotanical study of some of mosquito repellent plants in north-eastern Tanzania Eliningaya J Kweka, Franklin Mosha, Asanterabi Lowassa, Aneth M Mahande, Jovin Kitau, Johnson Matowo, Michael J Mahande, Charles P Massenga, Filemoni Tenu, Emmanuel Feston, Ester E Lyatuu, Michael A Mboya, Rajabu Mndeme, Grace Chuwa, Emmanuel A Temu Malaria Journal 2008, 7:152 (7 August 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary The use of plant repellents against nuisance biting insects is common and has a potential role as a complementary measure for malaria vector control. The essential oils of Ocimum suave and Ocimum kilimandscharicum were evaluated in this paper.
	84. 11953 Accesses	Research A randomized trial of artemether-lumefantrine versus mefloquine-artesunate for the treatment of uncomplicated multi-drug resistant Plasmodium falciparum on the western border of Thailand Robert Hutagalung, Lucy Paiphun, Elizabeth A Ashley, Rose McGready, Alan Brockman, Kaw L Thwai, Pratap Singhasivanon, Thomas Jelinek, Nicholas J White, François H Nosten Malaria Journal 2005, 4:46 (22 September 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A comparative study of the efficacy and tolerability of two artemisinin combination therapies which are very useful for treatment of P. falciparum malaria multidrug-resistant in Asia. These two ACTs are, currently, the best treatment for non-severe falciparum malaria and this trial provides base-line data for future longitudinal surveillance of efficacy.
	85. 11844 Accesses	Review Integration and mining of malaria molecular, functional and pharmacological data: how far are we from a chemogenomic knowledge space? Lyn-Marie Birkholtz, Olivier Bastien, Gordon Wells, Delphine Grando, Fourie Joubert, Vinod Kasam, Marc Zimmermann, Philippe Ortet, Nicolas Jacq, Nadia Saïdani, Sylvaine Roy, Martin Hofmann-Apitius, Vincent Breton, Abraham I Louw, Eric Maréchal Malaria Journal 2006, 5:110 (17 November 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A review of the different tools and strategies that have recently been developed to process the huge amount of data produced by the X-omic projects. This includes the comparison of protein sequences, high throughput reconstruction of molecular phylogenies, representation of biological processes, methods to integrate X-omic generated data following drug treatments and in silico prediction of protein structure and identification of specific ligand.
	86. 11748 Accesses	Research A theoretical approach to predicting the success of genetic manipulation of malaria mosquitoes in malaria control Christophe Boëte, Jacob C Koella Malaria Journal 2002, 1:3 (25 February 2002) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	87. 11742 Accesses	Research Cellular immune response to Plasmodium falciparum after pregnancy is related to previous placental infection and parity Nadine Fievet, Germaine Tami, Bertrand Maubert, Marlène Moussa, Ian K Shaw, Michel Cot, Anthony A Holder, Gérard Chaouat, Philippe Deloron Malaria Journal 2002, 1:16 (26 November 2002) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	88. 11740 Accesses	Research Characterisation and expression of a PP1 serine/threonine protein phosphatase (PfPP1) from the malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum: demonstration of its essential role using RNA interference Rajinder Kumar, Brian Adams, Anja Oldenburg, Alla Musiyenko, Sailen Barik Malaria Journal 2002, 1:5 (26 April 2002) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	89. 11720 Accesses	Commentary Malaria prophylaxis policy for travellers from Europe to the Indian Sub Continent RH Behrens, Z Bisoffi, A Björkman, J Gascon, C Hatz, T Jelinek, F Legros, N Mühlberger, TropNetEurop, P Voltersvik Malaria Journal 2006, 5:7 (1 February 2006) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary A group of specialists in travel medicine, representative of various European institutions, propose that the policy of non-selective prescribing of chemoprophylaxis for visitors to India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka should be dropped. The group consensus was that the likelihood of severe adverse events of regularly used prophylactic agents are significantly higher than the risk of acquiring malaria in these four countries.
	90. 11691 Accesses	Methodology Isolation of Plasmodium berghei ookinetes in culture using Nycodenz density gradient columns and magnetic isolation Victoria Carter, Hazel C Cable, B Ann Underhill, Jackie Williams, Hilary Hurd Malaria Journal 2003, 2:35 (3 November 2003) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A methodology paper comparing two techniques for isolating malaria ookinetes from culture.
	91. 11687 Accesses	Research Larvicidal activity of neem oil (Azadirachta indica) formulation against mosquitoes Virendra K Dua, Akhilesh C Pandey, Kamaraju Raghavendra, Ashish Gupta, Trilochan Sharma, Aditya P Dash Malaria Journal 2009, 8:124 (8 June 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Description of the effect of a neem oil formulation, shown to be effective in controlling mosquito larvae in different breeding sites under natural field conditions. Claimed to be an eco-friendly larvicide, which could be used as an additional tool for malaria control.
	92. 11520 Accesses	Research Endemic malaria: an 'indoor' disease in northern Europe. Historical data analysed Lena Huldén, Larry Huldén, Kari Heliövaara Malaria Journal 2005, 4:19 (25 April 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Cold climate malaria is no longer a major problem today, but it produced devastating epidemics in the past. This historical account, based on good quality records from Finland, makes an important contribution to our knowledge. It also makes one paradoxical observation, that transmission was more likely to have been indoors in winter than outdoors in summer.
	93. 11471 Accesses	Research Initial evidence of reduction of malaria cases and deaths in Rwanda and Ethiopia due to rapid scale-up of malaria prevention and treatment Mac Otten, Maru Aregawi, Wilson Were, Corine Karema, Ambachew Medin, Worku Bekele, Daddi Jima, Khoti Gausi, Ryuichi Komatsu, Eline Korenromp, Daniel Low-Beer, Mark Grabowsky Malaria Journal 2009, 8:14 (14 January 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Initial evidence indicates that the combination of mass distribution of LLIN to all children below five years and nationwide distribution of ACT in the public sector was associated with substantial declines of in-patient malaria cases and deaths in Rwanda and Ethiopia. Clinic-based data was a useful tool for local monitoring of the impact of malaria programmes.
	94. 11400 Accesses	Research Large-scale malaria survey in Cambodia: Novel insights on species distribution and risk factors Sandra Incardona, Sirenda Vong, Lim Chiv, Pharath Lim, Sina Nhem, Rithy Sem, Nimol Khim, Socheat Doung, Odile Mercereau-Puijalon, Thierry Fandeur Malaria Journal 2007, 6:37 (27 March 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A good insight into the malaria situation in Cambodia, in particular the patchy situation at the district and even the village level. The malaria risk factors identified for both falciparum and vivax malaria lead to recommendations for improving malaria control throughout South-East Asia.
	95. 11375 Accesses	Research Inequalities in purchase of mosquito nets and willingness to pay for insecticide-treated nets in Nigeria: Challenges for malaria control interventions Obinna Onwujekwe, Kara Hanson, Julia Fox-Rushby Malaria Journal 2004, 3:6 (16 March 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A socio-economic study of the potential inequity that may result from ITN distribution and marketing strategies based on user charges.
	96. 11338 Accesses	Methodology Improved isolation of murine hepatocytes for in vitro malaria liver stage studies Lígia A Gonçalves, Ana M Vigário, Carlos Penha-Gonçalves Malaria Journal 2007, 6:169 (20 December 2007) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Primary hepatocyte cultures are a valuable tool for the understanding of cellular and molecular phenomena occurring during malaria liver stage. This paper describes an improved procedure for the isolation of hepatocytes which allows a reproducible preparation of primary hepatocytes with consistent cell yields and controlled purity.
	97. 11307 Accesses	Methodology Computer vision for microscopy diagnosis of malaria F Boray Tek, Andrew G Dempster, Izzet Kale Malaria Journal 2009, 8:153 (13 July 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Improving malaria diagnostics by computer-assisted microscopy is close to becoming reality: this paper emphasizes the hopes and problems that are encountered with pattern recognition analysis of blood films.
	98. 11280 Accesses	Research Sex-specific and blood meal-induced proteins of Anopheles gambiae midguts: analysis by two-dimensional gel electrophoresis GI Prévot, C Laurent-Winter, F Rodhain, C Bourgouin Malaria Journal 2003, 2:1 (11 February 2003) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	99. 11233 Accesses	Review Reported reasons for not using a mosquito net when one is available: a review of the published literature Justin Pulford, Manuel W Hetzel, Miranda Bryant, Peter M Siba, Ivo Mueller Malaria Journal 2011, 10:83 (11 April 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary This review highlights a gap in understanding of community perceptions and barriers to the use of bed nets for malaria control and elimination and the lack of empirical research to inform behaviour change communication strategies. The authors importantly recognize the need for programmes to look beyond coverage of bed nets and locally investigate reasons for their non-use if they are to maximize the impact of this key intervention.
	100. 11221 Accesses	Methodology One-step concentration of malarial parasite-infected red blood cells and removal of contaminating white blood cells Dai Trang, Nguyen Huy, Tohru Kariu, Kunihiko Tajima, Kaeko Kamei Malaria Journal 2004, 3:7 (17 March 2004) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Three different techniques for the purification of infected red cells are compared: while Percoll and Nycodenz gradients perform as well as the more recently developed magnetic technique with regards to the concentration of parasites, the latter has the advantage of also removing most of the white cells.