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	1. 15376 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.
	2. 10105 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.
	3. 10032 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
	4. 9446 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.
	5. 9321 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.
	6. 8987 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.
	7. 7622 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.
	8. 7573 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
	9. 7441 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
	10. 6234 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.
	11. 5996 Accesses	Research Prevalence and risk factors of malaria in Ethiopia Dawit G Ayele, Temesgen T Zewotir, Henry G Mwambi Malaria Journal 2012, 11:195 (12 June 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary The stated objective of the paper was to investigate the prevalence rate and the associated socio-economic, geographic and demographic factors associated with malaria based on RDT survey results.
	12. 5968 Accesses	Research Patterns of anti-malarial drug treatment among pregnant women in Uganda Laura R Sangaré, Noel S Weiss, Paula E Brentlinger, Barbra A Richardson, Sarah G Staedke, Mpungu S Kiwuwa, Andy Stergachis Malaria Journal 2011, 10:152 (6 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Overuse of anti-malarial drugs, especially ones that are no longer recommended, undermines malaria control efforts by fueling the spread of drug resistance and delaying appropriate treatment of non-malarial febrile illnesses. Improved diagnostic capacity is essential to ultimately improving the management of malaria-like symptoms during pregnancy and appropriate use of currently available anti-malarials.
	13. 5781 Accesses	Review Mathematical models of malaria - a review Sandip Mandal, Ram Sarkar, Somdatta Sinha Malaria Journal 2011, 10:202 (21 July 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A timely review article that aims to assess the current state of the malaria modelling field, predominantly focusing on mathematical (rather than statistical) models.
	14. 5762 Accesses	Review Determinants of relapse periodicity in Plasmodium vivax malaria Nicholas J White Malaria Journal 2011, 10:297 (11 October 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A review describing current and, more importantly, past (and forgotten) understanding of the biology of relapse in P. vivax malaria. It provides a welcome treasure trove of citations to that older literature, in addition to putting forth an interesting new hypothesis worthy of testing, i.e., activation of hypnozoites by febrile illness.
	15. 5602 Accesses	Review The global pipeline of new medicines for the control and elimination of malaria Melinda P Anthony, Jeremy N Burrows, Stephan Duparc, Joerg JMoehrle, Timothy NC Wells Malaria Journal 2012, 11:316 (7 September 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A very comprehensive and useful paper on the status and prospects of anti-malarial drugs in various stages of development presented in the context of the current needs.
	16. 5534 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.
	17. 5465 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.
	18. 5460 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.
	19. 5408 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.
	20. 5385 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.
	21. 5354 Accesses	Research Safety of artemether-lumefantrine in pregnant women with malaria: results of a prospective cohort study in Zambia Christine Manyando, Rhoda Mkandawire, Lwipa Puma, Moses Sinkala, Evans Mpabalwani, Eric Njunju, Melba Gomes, Isabela Ribeiro, Verena Walter, Mailis Virtanen, Raymond Schlienger, Marc Cousin, Miriam Chipimo, Frank M Sullivan Malaria Journal 2010, 9:249 (1 September 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary An important study of the safety of artemether-lumefantrine (AL) in pregnant women: relatively large sample size, prospective follow-up to 12 months for the infants, and careful screening for overt clinical birth deformities and neurodevelopmental outcomes.
	22. 5259 Accesses	Research Artemether resistance in vitro is linked to mutations in PfATP6 that also interact with mutations in PfMDR1 in travellers returning with Plasmodium falciparum infections Dylan R Pillai, Rachel Lau, Krishna Khairnar, Rosalba Lepore, Allegra Via, Henry M Staines, Sanjeev Krishna Malaria Journal 2012, 11:131 (27 April 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment
	23. 5090 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
	24. 5043 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.
	25. 4974 Accesses	Meeting report Inaugural meeting of the malaria policy advisory committee to the WHO: conclusions and recommendations WHO Malaria Policy Advisory Committee and Secretariat Malaria Journal 2012, 11:137 (30 April 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary This article provides a summary of the discussions, conclusions and recommendations from the first meeting of the WHO Malaria Policy Advisory Committee
	26. 4873 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.
	27. 4723 Accesses	Research Artemisinin-based combination therapy does not measurably reduce human infectiousness to vectors in a setting of intense malaria transmission Bernadette J Huho, Gerard F Killeen, Heather M Ferguson, Adriana Tami, Christian Lengeler, J Derek Charlwood, Aniset Kihonda, Japhet Kihonda, S Patrick Kachur, Thomas A Smith, Salim MK Abdulla Malaria Journal 2012, 11:118 (18 April 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary A study of the impact of artesunate/SP use on oocyst/sporozoite carriage in mosquitoes. It is not unexpected that in an area of intense malaria transmission, with presumed large numbers of asymptomatic gametocyte carriers, that ACT does not result in a marked reduction in transmission indices. Whilst the result in not unexpected the methodology is thorough and is likely to be useful to others.
	28. 4703 Accesses	Review Primaquine in vivax malaria: an update and review on management issues Deepika Fernando, Chaturaka Rodrigo, Senaka Rajapakse Malaria Journal 2011, 10:351 (12 December 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Paper reviews the published literature on the use of primaquine as an agent for prophylaxis and radical cure. The detailed section on G6PD deficiency as a barrier for mass administration of primaquine and the section on the use of primaquine with blood schizontocidals other than chloroquine is useful.
	29. 4687 Accesses	Review Management of imported malaria in Europe Helena H Askling, Fabrice Bruneel, Gerd Burchard, Francesco Castelli, Peter L Chiodini, Martin P Grobusch, Rogelio Lopez-Vélez, Margaret Paul, Eskild Petersen, Corneliu Popescu, Michael Ramharter, Patricia Schlagenhauf, on behalf of the European Society for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Study Group on Clinical Parasitology Malaria Journal 2012, 11:328 (17 September 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A very comprehensive review on imported malaria and recommendation for its management.
	30. 4467 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 \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 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.
	31. 4452 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.
	32. 4423 Accesses	Research Sugar-fermenting yeast as an organic source of carbon dioxide to attract the malaria mosquito Anopheles gambiae Renate C Smallegange, Wolfgang H Schmied, Karel J van Roey, Niels O Verhulst, Jeroen Spitzen, Wolfgang R Mukabana, Willem Takken Malaria Journal 2010, 9:292 (25 October 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Carbon dioxide plays an important role in the host-seeking process of mosquito species and is commonly added to mosquito sampling tools. This study showed that traps baited with yeast-produced CO2 caught significantly more mosquitoes than unbaited traps and traps baited with industrial CO2, both in the laboratory and semi-field conditions.
	33. 4318 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.
	34. 4263 Accesses	Reviews Whole plant extracts versus single compounds for the treatment of malaria: synergy and positive interactions Philippe Rasoanaivo, Colin W Wright, Merlin L Willcox, Ben Gilbert Malaria Journal 2011, 10(Suppl 1):S4 (15 March 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	35. 4255 Accesses	Research Community participation for malaria elimination in Tafea Province, Vanuatu: Part I. Maintaining motivation for prevention practices in the context of disappearing disease Jo-An M Atkinson, Lisa Fitzgerald, Hilson Toaliu, George Taleo, Anna Tynan, Maxine Whittaker, Ian Riley, Andrew Vallely Malaria Journal 2010, 9:93 (12 April 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary The study emphasizes the importance of community participation in achieving and sustaining malaria elimination. Approaches focusing exclusively on expectations of individual behaviour change are unlikely to produce substantial and long-term effects in malaria prevention and, instead, comprehensive interventions are needed that take account of the social context.
	36. 4249 Accesses	Review Best practices for an insecticide-treated bed net distribution programme in sub-Saharan eastern Africa Alexis R Sexton Malaria Journal 2011, 10:157 (8 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary This review assessed literature on recent insecticide-treated bed net distribution programmes throughout sub-Saharan Eastern Africa. Forty-two studies were identified and reviewed. Studies revealed consistent inequities between urban and rural populations; which were most effectively alleviated through a free insecticide-treated bed net delivery and distribution framework
	37. 4238 Accesses	Review Human movement data for malaria control and elimination strategic planning Deepa K Pindolia, Andres J Garcia, Amy Wesolowski, David L Smith, Caroline O Buckee, Abdisalan M Noor, Robert W Snow, Andrew J Tatem Malaria Journal 2012, 11:205 (18 June 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary This paper usefully documents sources of information on migration which may be of relevance to malaria transmission.
	38. 4222 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.
	39. 4208 Accesses	Meeting report Malaria Policy Advisory Committee to the WHO: conclusions and recommendations of September 2012 meeting WHO Malaria Policy Advisory Committee and Secretariat Malaria Journal 2012, 11:424 (19 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary This article provides a summary of the discussions, conclusions and recommendations from the second meeting of the WHO Malaria Policy Advisory Committee
	40. 4165 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
	41. 4153 Accesses	Review Costs and cost-effectiveness of malaria control interventions - a systematic review Michael T White, Lesong Conteh, Richard Cibulskis, Azra C Ghani Malaria Journal 2011, 10:337 (3 November 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment \| Editor’s summary This paper covers a systematic review on the costs and cost-effectiveness of malaria control interventions. The interventions covered include insecticide-treated bed nets Indoor residual spraying and Intermittent preventative treatment, diagnostic testing and appropriate treatment.
	42. 4110 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.
	43. 4050 Accesses	Review The anaemia of Plasmodium vivax malaria Nicholas M Douglas, Nicholas M Anstey, Pierre A Buffet, Jeanne R Poespoprodjo, Tsin W Yeo, Nicholas J White, Ric N Price Malaria Journal 2012, 11:135 (27 April 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary An extensive review of the literature on anaemia in vivax malaria.
	44. 4024 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.
	45. 4023 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
	46. 3978 Accesses	Research Performance of a malaria microscopy image analysis slide reading device William R Prescott, Robert G Jordan, Martin P Grobusch, Vernon M Chinchilli, Immo Kleinschmidt, Joseph Borovsky, Mark Plaskow, Miguel Torrez, Maximo Mico, Christopher Schwabe Malaria Journal 2012, 11:155 (6 May 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Accurate machine reading of malaria blood films would revolutionize malaria diagnosis and this study is an excellent examination of the state of this art.
	47. 3940 Accesses	Research Severe Plasmodium vivax malaria exhibits marked inflammatory imbalance Bruno B Andrade, Antonio Reis-Filho, Sebastião M Souza-Neto, Jorge Clarêncio, Luis MA Camargo, Aldina Barral, Manoel Barral-Netto Malaria Journal 2010, 9:13 (13 January 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A useful contribution on severe vivax malaria in one municipality of the state of Rondonia in the Brazilian Amazon. This paper is a reminder that there is currently no WHO definition of severe vivax malaria, a disease substantially different from falciparum malaria.
	48. 3917 Accesses	Research Mobile phones improve case detection and management of malaria in rural Bangladesh Chai S Prue, Kerry L Shannon, Jacob Khyang, Laura J Edwards, Sabeena Ahmed, Malathi Ram, Timothy Shields, Mohammad S Hossain, Gregory E Glass, Myaing M Nyunt, David A Sack, David J Sullivan, Wasif A Khan Malaria Journal 2013, 12:48 (4 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Mobile phone technology, when combined with local knowledge and field support, may be applicable for improving malaria control in hard-to-reach areas.
	49. 3914 Accesses	Research Reliable enumeration of malaria parasites in thick blood films using digital image analysis John A Frean Malaria Journal 2009, 8:218 (23 September 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment \| Editor’s summary This paper describes the definition and evaluation of a computer-based imaging algorithm for enumeration of malaria parasites in thick films. While still a long way to go from routine use, the accuracy afforded by the technique may be relevant for clinical studies of vaccines or drugs
	50. 3882 Accesses	Research Malaria control in Bhutan: case study of a country embarking on elimination Thinley Yangzom, Cara Gueye, Rinzin Namgay, Gawrie NL Galappaththy, Krongthong Thimasarn, Roly Gosling, Shiva Murugasampillay, Vas Dev Malaria Journal 2012, 11:9 (9 January 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Moving from intensive malaria control to malaria elimination has become a question for many malaria control programmes. This is an interesting case study of a malarious country about which is little is known outside the South Asia region.
	51. 3809 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.
	52. 3770 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.
	53. 3736 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.
	54. 3671 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.
	55. 3668 Accesses	Research Scaling-up malaria treatment: a review of the performance of different providers Mohga M Kamal-Yanni, Julien Potet, Philippa M Saunders Malaria Journal 2012, 11:414 (12 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Access to life saving malaria treatment within 24 hours of symptom onset is still far below the RBM targets. Improved case management requires a strengthened health system including community health initiatives and working with non-public sector compartments of the health system. The paper reviews different aspects of provider performance in the different compartments: public sector, community health workers and the private sector.
	56. 3648 Accesses	Research A dynamic model of some malaria-transmitting anopheline mosquitoes of the Afrotropical region. I. Model description and sensitivity analysis Torleif Markussen Lunde, Diriba Korecha, Eskindir Loha, Asgeir Sorteberg, Bernt Lindtjørn Malaria Journal 2013, 12:28 (23 January 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary This study highlights some of the assumptions commonly used when constructing mosquito-malaria models and presents a realistic model of Anopheles gambiae s.s. and Anopheles arabiensis, and their interaction. The authors make a case that this new mosquito model, OMaWa, may improve the understanding of vector dynamics, which in turn can be used to better understand the dynamics of malaria.
	57. 3624 Accesses	Research Prevalence of malaria infection in Butajira area, south-central Ethiopia Adugna Woyessa, Wakgari Deressa, Ahmed Ali, Bernt Lindtjørn Malaria Journal 2012, 11:84 (23 March 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary This study documents a low prevalence of malaria that varied with season and altitude in a highland-fringe area of Ethiopia. Most of the malaria infections were attributable to Plasmodium vivax.
	58. 3579 Accesses	Research A malaria transmission-directed model of mosquito life cycle and ecology Philip A Eckhoff Malaria Journal 2011, 10:303 (17 October 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary This paper presents a new mathematical model describing the mosquito life-cycle and ecology. The model is fairly detailed and comprehensive, and similar in its intent and scope to the Depinay model.
	59. 3479 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 \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 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.
	60. 3419 Accesses	Research Ellagitannins of the fruit rind of pomegranate (Punica granatum) antagonize in vitro the host inflammatory response mechanisms involved in the onset of malaria Mario Dell'Agli, Germana V Galli, Michela Bulgari, Nicoletta Basilico, Sergio Romeo, Deepak Bhattacharya, Donatella Taramelli, Enrica Bosisio Malaria Journal 2010, 9:208 (19 July 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary The study provides further explanation of the therapeutic effects of Punica granatum in malaria.
	61. 3398 Accesses	Review Genetic polymorphisms linked to susceptibility to malaria Adel Driss, Jacqueline M Hibbert, Nana O Wilson, Shareen A Iqbal, Thomas V Adamkiewicz, Jonathan K Stiles Malaria Journal 2011, 10:271 (19 September 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary This review describes and discusses human gene polymorphisms identified thus far that have been shown to be associated with susceptibility or resistance to P. falciparum malaria.
	62. 3343 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.
	63. 3318 Accesses	Research Estimates of child deaths prevented from malaria prevention scale-up in Africa 2001-2010 Thomas P Eisele, David A Larsen, Neff Walker, Richard E Cibulskis, Joshua O Yukich, Charlotte M Zikusooka, Richard W Steketee Malaria Journal 2012, 11:93 (28 March 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Malaria intervention programmes have saved one million African children in the last decade, a study by Eisele reveals, but increased intervention is required to halt and reverse malaria incidence by the 2015 target.
	64. 3312 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.
	65. 3305 Accesses	Review Review of key knowledge gaps in glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency detection with regard to the safe clinical deployment of 8-aminoquinoline treatment regimens: a workshop report Lorenz von Seidlein, Sarah Auburn, Fe Espino, Dennis Shanks, Qin Cheng, James McCarthy, Kevin Baird, Catherine Moyes, Rosalind Howes, Didier Ménard, Germana Bancone, Ari Winasti-Satyahraha, Lasse S Vestergaard, Justin Green, Gonzalo Domingo, Shunmay Yeung, Ric Price Malaria Journal 2013, 12:112 (27 March 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary A review based on the conclusions of an important meeting looking at the knowledge gaps in G6PD deficiency with regards to the safe implementation of 8 - aminoquinolines.
	66. 3303 Accesses	Review Resistance to malaria in humans: the impact of strong, recent selection Philip W Hedrick Malaria Journal 2012, 11:349 (22 October 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Malaria resistance genes comprise some of the most widely accepted examples of strong positive selection in humans. Overall, the original ¿malaria hypothesis¿ of Haldane that diseases like thalassaemia are polymorphisms because of resistance to malaria, has been proven correct. However, much is still to be learned about actual mechanisms of protection, other genes that confer resistance, and the population genetics of this variation.
	67. 3283 Accesses	Review Automated haematology analysis to diagnose malaria Germán Campuzano-Zuluaga, Thomas Hänscheid, Martin P Grobusch Malaria Journal 2010, 9:346 (30 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary An up-to-date overview of the possibilities of automated haematology to diagnose malaria.
	68. 3255 Accesses	Research A dynamic model of some malaria-transmitting anopheline mosquitoes of the Afrotropical region. II. Validation of species distribution and seasonal variations Torleif M Lunde, Meshesha Balkew, Diriba Korecha, Teshome Gebre-Michael, Fekadu Massebo, Asgeir Sorteberg, Bernt Lindtjørn Malaria Journal 2013, 12:78 (25 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Validation of a mathematical model described earlier. Overall, the model gives a realistic representation of seasonal and year-to-year variability in mosquito densities and it can accurately predict the distribution of An. gambiae s.s. and An. arabiensis in sub-Saharan Africa. It may be used for seasonal and long-term predictions of changes in the burden of malaria.
	69. 3247 Accesses	Review The architecture and effect of participation: a systematic review of community participation for communicable disease control and elimination. Implications for malaria elimination Jo-An Atkinson, Andrew Vallely, Lisa Fitzgerald, Maxine Whittaker, Marcel Tanner Malaria Journal 2011, 10:225 (4 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary This is a very timely paper as the international malaria control effort has significantly accelerated malaria control regarding planning, resource mobilization and availability of malaria control commodities.
	70. 3243 Accesses	Research Use of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) following a malaria education intervention in Piron, Mali: a control trial with systematic allocation of households Michelle Rhee, Mahamadou Sissoko, Sharon Perry, Willi McFarland, Julie Parsonnet, Ogobara Doumbo Malaria Journal 2005, 4:35 (25 July 2005) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Before the advent of long-lasting insecticidal nets, the need to re-impregnate bed nets regularly was a major obstacle for intervention programmes. This study from Mali shows that the education component of such programmes can substantially improve success rates.
	71. 3192 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 \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 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.
	72. 3182 Accesses	Research The economic costs of malaria in four Kenyan districts: do household costs differ by disease endemicity? Jane Chuma, Vincent Okungu, Catherine Molyneux Malaria Journal 2010, 9:149 (2 June 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary In a cross-sectional household survey conducted in four districts in Kenya of varied malaria epidemiology the authors assess whether the economic burden of malaria can vary according to epidemiological setting.
	73. 3171 Accesses	Research Principal component analysis of socioeconomic factors and their association with malaria in children from the Ashanti Region, Ghana Anne Krefis, Norbert Schwarz, Bernard Nkrumah, Samuel Acquah, Wibke Loag, Nimako Sarpong, Yaw Adu-Sarkodie, Ulrich Ranft, Jürgen May Malaria Journal 2010, 9:201 (13 July 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A contribution to the growing body of literature measuring socioeconomic data as risk factors for malaria infection and public health outcomes in endemic countries.
	74. 3168 Accesses	Research In vitro and in vivo anti-malarial activity of Boerhavia elegans and Solanum surattense Ali Ramazani, Sedigheh Zakeri, Soroush Sardari, Nastaran Khodakarim, Navid Djadidt Malaria Journal 2010, 9:124 (12 May 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Using standard and validated in vitro and in vivo assays this work has shown activity of crude ethanolic and dichloromethane extracts of three plants to be found in Iran
	75. 3152 Accesses	Research Survey of artemisinin production by diverse Artemisia species in northern Pakistan Abdul Mannan, Ibrar Ahmed, Waheed Arshad, Muhammad F Asim, Rizwana A Qureshi, Izhar Hussain, Bushra Mirza Malaria Journal 2010, 9:310 (4 November 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary A survey of artemisinin production by diverse Artemisia species in northern Pakistan, which identifies 12 new plants as source of artemisinin.
	76. 3109 Accesses	Research Malaria indicator survey 2007, Ethiopia: coverage and use of major malaria prevention and control interventions Daddi Jima, Asefaw Getachew, Hana Bilak, Richard W Steketee, Paul M Emerson, Patricia M Graves, Teshome Gebre, Richard Reithinger, Jimee Hwang, the Ethiopia Malaria Indicator Survey Working Group Malaria Journal 2010, 9:58 (24 February 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary An important finding and conclusion from this study is that although there have been massive gains in intervention coverage in Ethiopia, there is still some work required to make sure that the interventions are used.
	77. 3094 Accesses	Research Is dengue and malaria co-infection more severe than single infections? A retrospective matched-pair study in French Guiana Loïc Epelboin, Matthieu Hanf, Philippe Dussart, Sihem Ouar-Epelboin, Félix Djossou, Mathieu Nacher, Bernard Carme Malaria Journal 2012, 11:142 (1 May 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary The paper addresses an important topic with dengue and malaria increasingly co-existing in many parts of the world.
	78. 3087 Accesses	Research Remote sensing-based time series models for malaria early warning in the highlands of Ethiopia Alemayehu Midekisa, Gabriel Senay, Geoffrey M Henebry, Paulos Semuniguse, Michael C Wimberly Malaria Journal 2012, 11:165 (14 May 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary The paper reports an attempt to anticipate the number of malaria cases in 12 districts health centres of the Amhara Ethiopian region, based on 12 temporal models including historical malaria cases as well as remotely sensed meteorological and environmental variables.
	79. 3086 Accesses	Methodology Improving N-terminal protein annotation of Plasmodium species based on signal peptide prediction of orthologous proteins Armando Neto, Denise A Alvarenga, Antônio M Rezende, Sarah S Resende, Ricardo Ribeiro, Cor JF Fontes, Luzia H Carvalho, Cristiana F de Brito Malaria Journal 2012, 11:375 (15 November 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary The correct annotation of Plasmodium genes is a far-reaching issue that concerns a broad array of researchers, from health scientists to evolutionary biologists. The authors present novel methods and valuable results that will prove important to those studying the genus and potentially the phylum.
	80. 3070 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
	81. 3067 Accesses	Research Malaria rapid diagnostic kits: quality of packaging, design and labelling of boxes and components and readability and accuracy of information inserts Philippe Gillet, Jessica Maltha, Veerle Hermans, Raffaella Ravinetto, Cathrien Bruggeman, Jan Jacobs Malaria Journal 2011, 10:39 (13 February 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary This study reports on the characteristics of malaria RDTs that are commercially available in terms of their packaging, labelling and inserts. Clear instructions for end-users may help in the correct use of RDTs and ultimately improve the diagnostic accuracy.
	82. 3061 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.
	83. 3027 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.
	84. 3027 Accesses	Research Utilization of insecticide-treated nets by under-five children in Nigeria: Assessing progress towards the Abuja targets Olusola B Oresanya, Moshe Hoshen, Olayemi T Sofola Malaria Journal 2008, 7:145 (30 July 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Despite a substantial increase in ITN utilization among children under five years of age in Nigeria, numbers are still far from the Abuja targets (11.5% for nets overall, 1.7% for ITNs).
	85. 3013 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.
	86. 3010 Accesses	Commentary Surveillance considerations for malaria elimination Victoria C Barclay, Rachel A Smith, Jill L Findeis Malaria Journal 2012, 11:304 (31 August 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary This commentary highlights the importance of real-time surveillance-response systems for malaria elimination and the challenges of establishing and maintaining these systems in resource poor settings. Authors promote the use and integration of multiple data sources into a single data reservoir/platform that could be accessed by multiple stakeholders in order to optimize coordination of multiple actors and timeliness in the implementation of effective interventions to control and eliminate malaria.
	87. 3004 Accesses	Review Assessment of two malaria rapid diagnostic tests in children under five years of age, with follow-up of false-positive pLDH test results, in a hyperendemic falciparum malaria area, Sierra Leone Sibylle Gerstl, Sophie Dunkley, Ahmed Mukhtar, Martin De Smet, Samuel Baker, Jacob Maikere Malaria Journal 2010, 9:28 (21 January 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary The information is relevant, as there is an ongoing search to design and implement a malaria RDT that is appropriate in developing country settings.
	88. 3000 Accesses	Review Working without a blindfold: the critical role of diagnostics in malaria control Mark D Perkins, David R Bell Malaria Journal 2008, 7(Suppl 1):S5 (11 December 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	89. 2989 Accesses	Research Treatment outcome of intravenous artesunate in patients with severe malaria in the Netherlands and Belgium Annemarie R Kreeftmeijer-Vegter, Perry J van Genderen, Leo G Visser, Wouter FW Bierman, Jan Clerinx, Cees KW van Veldhuizen, Peter J de Vries Malaria Journal 2012, 11:102 (31 March 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment \| Editor’s summary Data from the named patient programme demonstrate that IV artesunate is effective and well-tolerated in European travellers lacking immunity. However, increased attention needs to be paid to the possible development of haemolytic anaemia two or three weeks after start of treatment.
	90. 2985 Accesses	Methodology Estimating malaria parasite density: assumed white blood cell count of 10,000/μl of blood is appropriate measure in Central Ghana Dennis Adu-Gyasi, Mohammed Adams, Sabastina Amoako, Emmanuel Mahama, Maxwell Nsoh, Seeba Amenga-Etego, Frank Baiden, Kwaku Asante, Sam Newton, Seth Owusu-Agyei Malaria Journal 2012, 11:238 (23 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Analysis of the use of an assumed WBC count compared to the actual WBC for estimating parasitaemia in children aged 0-5 years in Ghana. Questioning the accuracy of this widely used method for estimating malaria parasitaemia is an important research topic since it is commonly used to guide important policy and practice decisions.
	91. 2979 Accesses	Research Funding for malaria control 2006–2010: A comprehensive global assessment David M Pigott, Rifat Atun, Catherine L Moyes, Simon I Hay, Peter W Gething Malaria Journal 2012, 11:246 (28 July 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary This report is an important first step in assessing financial resources used to control malaria. Documenting the amount and source of funds for malaria control is a critical description that raises many fundamental questions.
	92. 2976 Accesses	Research Primaquine radical cure of Plasmodium vivax: a critical review of the literature George K John, Nicholas M Douglas, Lorenz von Seidlein, Francois Nosten, J Baird, Nicholas J White, Ric N Price Malaria Journal 2012, 11:280 (17 August 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary This review of primaquine treatment for the radical cure outlines the heterogeneity of studies in this area from the 1950s until now and the need for standardization. It tabulates the main factors of relevance to these type of studies including various aspects of the study design (treatment arms, control arms, follow-up duration, supervision of treatment) and age of study participants. It neatly summarizes the efficacies of very low, low and high dose primaquine at various time points and relates these findings to the geographical context of these studies.
	93. 2942 Accesses	Research Human population, urban settlement patterns and their impact on Plasmodium falciparum malaria endemicity Andrew J Tatem, Carlos A Guerra, Caroline W Kabaria, Abdisalan M Noor, Simon I Hay Malaria Journal 2008, 7:218 (27 October 2008) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary The paper documents efforts to use a global population database, medical intelligence and urban extent maps to identify and describe spatially those areas of the malaria endemic world where human population densities are lowest and highest, resulting in modified transmission and, as such, impact upon malaria burden.
	94. 2936 Accesses	Review The position of mefloquine as a 21^stcentury malaria chemoprophylaxis Patricia Schlagenhauf, Miriam Adamcova, Loredana Regep, Martin T Schaerer, Hans-Georg Rhein Malaria Journal 2010, 9:357 (9 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A review of the use of mefloquine with emphasis on the data on adverse events. Mefloquine is effective for malaria prophylaxis in most areas, but has largely fallen out of use due to real or perceived psychiatric side effects. This study review the existing data and draws on the manufacturers post-marketing surveillance.
	95. 2935 Accesses	Research Nets, spray or both? The effectiveness of insecticide-treated nets and indoor residual spraying in reducing malaria morbidity and child mortality in sub-Saharan Africa Nancy Fullman, Roy Burstein, Stephen S Lim, Carol Medlin, Emmanuela Gakidou Malaria Journal 2013, 12:62 (13 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| ePUB \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Whether ITNs, IRS or both should be used, and under what transmission environments is an important topic in malaria control and evaluation. The authors used matched regression analyses to assess the association of vector control (ITNs and/or IRS) under routine programme conditions, using national household surveys.
	96. 2933 Accesses	Research Urban malaria and associated risk factors in Jimma town, south-west Ethiopia Abebe Alemu, Wondewosen Tsegaye, Lemu Golassa, Gemeda Abebe Malaria Journal 2011, 10:173 (24 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A cross-sectional malariological survey in Jimma town, south-west Ethiopia, with a descriptive KAP analysis and some risk factors. The paper addresses an issue of public health importance, and the statistics are likely to be of interest to those working in malaria in similar environments.
	97. 2908 Accesses	Research The development of insecticide-treated durable wall lining for malaria control: insights from rural and urban populations in Angola and Nigeria Louisa A Messenger, Nathan P Miller, Adedapo O Adeogun, Taiwo Awolola, Mark Rowland Malaria Journal 2012, 11:332 (18 September 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary The operational success of durable wall ling as a long-lasting insecticidal substrate will be dependent on a high level of user acceptability as households must maintain correctly installed material on their walls for several years. In this study, there was a dichotomy between rural and urban respondents. Rural participants favoured wall adornments and accepted DL because of its perceived decorative value and entomological efficacy. By contrast, urban households rejected the DL based upon objections to its aesthetics and installation feasibility.
	98. 2898 Accesses	Review The 'hidden' burden of malaria: cognitive impairment following infection Sumadhya D Fernando, Chaturaka Rodrigo, Senaka Rajapakse Malaria Journal 2010, 9:366 (20 December 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary A helpful attempt to synthesize accumulating research in the area of impact of malaria on cognitive development. This work is important because the research base is growing quickly and suggests that malaria has a substantial effect on cognitive development
	99. 2881 Accesses	Commentary "Test and treat" or presumptive treatment for malaria in high transmission situations? A reflection on the latest WHO guidelines Bertrand Graz, Merlin Willcox, Thomas Szeless, André Rougemont Malaria Journal 2011, 10:136 (20 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| 1 comment \| Editor’s summary A thought-provoking discussion about the importance of diagnosis before treatment and situations when the WHO guidelines may be confusing
	100. 2880 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.