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Issue 7, February 18, 2014

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CDC Science Clips: Volume 6, Issue 7, February 18, 2014

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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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CDC Authored Publications \n
The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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DISCLAIMER: Articles listed in the CDC Science Clips are selected by the Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library to provide current awareness of the public health literature. An article\u2019s inclusion does not necessarily represent the views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nor does it imply endorsement of the article\u2019s methods or findings. CDC and DHHS assume no responsibility for the factual accuracy of the items presented. The selection, omission, or content of items does not imply any endorsement or other position taken by CDC or DHHS. Opinion, findings and conclusions expressed by the original authors of items included in the Clips, or persons quoted therein, are strictly their own and are in no way meant to represent the opinion or views of CDC or DHHS. References to publications, news sources, and non-CDC Websites are provided solely for informational purposes and do not imply endorsement by CDC or DHHS.

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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
    Book. .
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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DISCLAIMER: Articles listed in the CDC Science Clips are selected by the Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library to provide current awareness of the public health literature. An article\u2019s inclusion does not necessarily represent the views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nor does it imply endorsement of the article\u2019s methods or findings. CDC and DHHS assume no responsibility for the factual accuracy of the items presented. The selection, omission, or content of items does not imply any endorsement or other position taken by CDC or DHHS. Opinion, findings and conclusions expressed by the original authors of items included in the Clips, or persons quoted therein, are strictly their own and are in no way meant to represent the opinion or views of CDC or DHHS. References to publications, news sources, and non-CDC Websites are provided solely for informational purposes and do not imply endorsement by CDC or DHHS.

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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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CDC Authored Publications \n
The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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DISCLAIMER: Articles listed in the CDC Science Clips are selected by the Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library to provide current awareness of the public health literature. An article\u2019s inclusion does not necessarily represent the views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nor does it imply endorsement of the article\u2019s methods or findings. CDC and DHHS assume no responsibility for the factual accuracy of the items presented. The selection, omission, or content of items does not imply any endorsement or other position taken by CDC or DHHS. Opinion, findings and conclusions expressed by the original authors of items included in the Clips, or persons quoted therein, are strictly their own and are in no way meant to represent the opinion or views of CDC or DHHS. References to publications, news sources, and non-CDC Websites are provided solely for informational purposes and do not imply endorsement by CDC or DHHS.

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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
    Book. .
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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DISCLAIMER: Articles listed in the CDC Science Clips are selected by the Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library to provide current awareness of the public health literature. An article\u2019s inclusion does not necessarily represent the views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nor does it imply endorsement of the article\u2019s methods or findings. CDC and DHHS assume no responsibility for the factual accuracy of the items presented. The selection, omission, or content of items does not imply any endorsement or other position taken by CDC or DHHS. Opinion, findings and conclusions expressed by the original authors of items included in the Clips, or persons quoted therein, are strictly their own and are in no way meant to represent the opinion or views of CDC or DHHS. References to publications, news sources, and non-CDC Websites are provided solely for informational purposes and do not imply endorsement by CDC or DHHS.

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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
    Book. .
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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DISCLAIMER: Articles listed in the CDC Science Clips are selected by the Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library to provide current awareness of the public health literature. An article\u2019s inclusion does not necessarily represent the views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nor does it imply endorsement of the article\u2019s methods or findings. CDC and DHHS assume no responsibility for the factual accuracy of the items presented. The selection, omission, or content of items does not imply any endorsement or other position taken by CDC or DHHS. Opinion, findings and conclusions expressed by the original authors of items included in the Clips, or persons quoted therein, are strictly their own and are in no way meant to represent the opinion or views of CDC or DHHS. References to publications, news sources, and non-CDC Websites are provided solely for informational purposes and do not imply endorsement by CDC or DHHS.

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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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DISCLAIMER: Articles listed in the CDC Science Clips are selected by the Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library to provide current awareness of the public health literature. An article\u2019s inclusion does not necessarily represent the views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nor does it imply endorsement of the article\u2019s methods or findings. CDC and DHHS assume no responsibility for the factual accuracy of the items presented. The selection, omission, or content of items does not imply any endorsement or other position taken by CDC or DHHS. Opinion, findings and conclusions expressed by the original authors of items included in the Clips, or persons quoted therein, are strictly their own and are in no way meant to represent the opinion or views of CDC or DHHS. References to publications, news sources, and non-CDC Websites are provided solely for informational purposes and do not imply endorsement by CDC or DHHS.

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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
    Book. .
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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CDC Authored Publications \n
The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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CDC Authored Publications \n
The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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DISCLAIMER: Articles listed in the CDC Science Clips are selected by the Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library to provide current awareness of the public health literature. An article\u2019s inclusion does not necessarily represent the views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nor does it imply endorsement of the article\u2019s methods or findings. CDC and DHHS assume no responsibility for the factual accuracy of the items presented. The selection, omission, or content of items does not imply any endorsement or other position taken by CDC or DHHS. Opinion, findings and conclusions expressed by the original authors of items included in the Clips, or persons quoted therein, are strictly their own and are in no way meant to represent the opinion or views of CDC or DHHS. References to publications, news sources, and non-CDC Websites are provided solely for informational purposes and do not imply endorsement by CDC or DHHS.

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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
    Book. .
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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CDC Authored Publications \n
The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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DISCLAIMER: Articles listed in the CDC Science Clips are selected by the Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library to provide current awareness of the public health literature. An article\u2019s inclusion does not necessarily represent the views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nor does it imply endorsement of the article\u2019s methods or findings. CDC and DHHS assume no responsibility for the factual accuracy of the items presented. The selection, omission, or content of items does not imply any endorsement or other position taken by CDC or DHHS. Opinion, findings and conclusions expressed by the original authors of items included in the Clips, or persons quoted therein, are strictly their own and are in no way meant to represent the opinion or views of CDC or DHHS. References to publications, news sources, and non-CDC Websites are provided solely for informational purposes and do not imply endorsement by CDC or DHHS.

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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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DISCLAIMER: Articles listed in the CDC Science Clips are selected by the Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library to provide current awareness of the public health literature. An article\u2019s inclusion does not necessarily represent the views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nor does it imply endorsement of the article\u2019s methods or findings. CDC and DHHS assume no responsibility for the factual accuracy of the items presented. The selection, omission, or content of items does not imply any endorsement or other position taken by CDC or DHHS. Opinion, findings and conclusions expressed by the original authors of items included in the Clips, or persons quoted therein, are strictly their own and are in no way meant to represent the opinion or views of CDC or DHHS. References to publications, news sources, and non-CDC Websites are provided solely for informational purposes and do not imply endorsement by CDC or DHHS.

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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
    Book. .
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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DISCLAIMER: Articles listed in the CDC Science Clips are selected by the Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library to provide current awareness of the public health literature. An article\u2019s inclusion does not necessarily represent the views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nor does it imply endorsement of the article\u2019s methods or findings. CDC and DHHS assume no responsibility for the factual accuracy of the items presented. The selection, omission, or content of items does not imply any endorsement or other position taken by CDC or DHHS. Opinion, findings and conclusions expressed by the original authors of items included in the Clips, or persons quoted therein, are strictly their own and are in no way meant to represent the opinion or views of CDC or DHHS. References to publications, news sources, and non-CDC Websites are provided solely for informational purposes and do not imply endorsement by CDC or DHHS.

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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
    Book. .
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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DISCLAIMER: Articles listed in the CDC Science Clips are selected by the Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library to provide current awareness of the public health literature. An article\u2019s inclusion does not necessarily represent the views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nor does it imply endorsement of the article\u2019s methods or findings. CDC and DHHS assume no responsibility for the factual accuracy of the items presented. The selection, omission, or content of items does not imply any endorsement or other position taken by CDC or DHHS. Opinion, findings and conclusions expressed by the original authors of items included in the Clips, or persons quoted therein, are strictly their own and are in no way meant to represent the opinion or views of CDC or DHHS. References to publications, news sources, and non-CDC Websites are provided solely for informational purposes and do not imply endorsement by CDC or DHHS.

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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
    Book. .
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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CDC Authored Publications \n
The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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CDC Authored Publications \n
The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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DISCLAIMER: Articles listed in the CDC Science Clips are selected by the Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library to provide current awareness of the public health literature. An article\u2019s inclusion does not necessarily represent the views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nor does it imply endorsement of the article\u2019s methods or findings. CDC and DHHS assume no responsibility for the factual accuracy of the items presented. The selection, omission, or content of items does not imply any endorsement or other position taken by CDC or DHHS. Opinion, findings and conclusions expressed by the original authors of items included in the Clips, or persons quoted therein, are strictly their own and are in no way meant to represent the opinion or views of CDC or DHHS. References to publications, news sources, and non-CDC Websites are provided solely for informational purposes and do not imply endorsement by CDC or DHHS.

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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
    Book. .
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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CDC Authored Publications \n
The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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DISCLAIMER: Articles listed in the CDC Science Clips are selected by the Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library to provide current awareness of the public health literature. An article\u2019s inclusion does not necessarily represent the views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nor does it imply endorsement of the article\u2019s methods or findings. CDC and DHHS assume no responsibility for the factual accuracy of the items presented. The selection, omission, or content of items does not imply any endorsement or other position taken by CDC or DHHS. Opinion, findings and conclusions expressed by the original authors of items included in the Clips, or persons quoted therein, are strictly their own and are in no way meant to represent the opinion or views of CDC or DHHS. References to publications, news sources, and non-CDC Websites are provided solely for informational purposes and do not imply endorsement by CDC or DHHS.

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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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DISCLAIMER: Articles listed in the CDC Science Clips are selected by the Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library to provide current awareness of the public health literature. An article\u2019s inclusion does not necessarily represent the views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nor does it imply endorsement of the article\u2019s methods or findings. CDC and DHHS assume no responsibility for the factual accuracy of the items presented. The selection, omission, or content of items does not imply any endorsement or other position taken by CDC or DHHS. Opinion, findings and conclusions expressed by the original authors of items included in the Clips, or persons quoted therein, are strictly their own and are in no way meant to represent the opinion or views of CDC or DHHS. References to publications, news sources, and non-CDC Websites are provided solely for informational purposes and do not imply endorsement by CDC or DHHS.

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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
    Book. .
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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DISCLAIMER: Articles listed in the CDC Science Clips are selected by the Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library to provide current awareness of the public health literature. An article\u2019s inclusion does not necessarily represent the views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nor does it imply endorsement of the article\u2019s methods or findings. CDC and DHHS assume no responsibility for the factual accuracy of the items presented. The selection, omission, or content of items does not imply any endorsement or other position taken by CDC or DHHS. Opinion, findings and conclusions expressed by the original authors of items included in the Clips, or persons quoted therein, are strictly their own and are in no way meant to represent the opinion or views of CDC or DHHS. References to publications, news sources, and non-CDC Websites are provided solely for informational purposes and do not imply endorsement by CDC or DHHS.

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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
    Book. .
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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DISCLAIMER: Articles listed in the CDC Science Clips are selected by the Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library to provide current awareness of the public health literature. An article\u2019s inclusion does not necessarily represent the views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nor does it imply endorsement of the article\u2019s methods or findings. CDC and DHHS assume no responsibility for the factual accuracy of the items presented. The selection, omission, or content of items does not imply any endorsement or other position taken by CDC or DHHS. Opinion, findings and conclusions expressed by the original authors of items included in the Clips, or persons quoted therein, are strictly their own and are in no way meant to represent the opinion or views of CDC or DHHS. References to publications, news sources, and non-CDC Websites are provided solely for informational purposes and do not imply endorsement by CDC or DHHS.

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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
    Book. .
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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CDC Authored Publications \n
The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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CDC Authored Publications \n
The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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DISCLAIMER: Articles listed in the CDC Science Clips are selected by the Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library to provide current awareness of the public health literature. An article\u2019s inclusion does not necessarily represent the views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nor does it imply endorsement of the article\u2019s methods or findings. CDC and DHHS assume no responsibility for the factual accuracy of the items presented. The selection, omission, or content of items does not imply any endorsement or other position taken by CDC or DHHS. Opinion, findings and conclusions expressed by the original authors of items included in the Clips, or persons quoted therein, are strictly their own and are in no way meant to represent the opinion or views of CDC or DHHS. References to publications, news sources, and non-CDC Websites are provided solely for informational purposes and do not imply endorsement by CDC or DHHS.

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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
    Book. .
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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CDC Authored Publications \n
The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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DISCLAIMER: Articles listed in the CDC Science Clips are selected by the Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library to provide current awareness of the public health literature. An article\u2019s inclusion does not necessarily represent the views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nor does it imply endorsement of the article\u2019s methods or findings. CDC and DHHS assume no responsibility for the factual accuracy of the items presented. The selection, omission, or content of items does not imply any endorsement or other position taken by CDC or DHHS. Opinion, findings and conclusions expressed by the original authors of items included in the Clips, or persons quoted therein, are strictly their own and are in no way meant to represent the opinion or views of CDC or DHHS. References to publications, news sources, and non-CDC Websites are provided solely for informational purposes and do not imply endorsement by CDC or DHHS.

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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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DISCLAIMER: Articles listed in the CDC Science Clips are selected by the Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library to provide current awareness of the public health literature. An article\u2019s inclusion does not necessarily represent the views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nor does it imply endorsement of the article\u2019s methods or findings. CDC and DHHS assume no responsibility for the factual accuracy of the items presented. The selection, omission, or content of items does not imply any endorsement or other position taken by CDC or DHHS. Opinion, findings and conclusions expressed by the original authors of items included in the Clips, or persons quoted therein, are strictly their own and are in no way meant to represent the opinion or views of CDC or DHHS. References to publications, news sources, and non-CDC Websites are provided solely for informational purposes and do not imply endorsement by CDC or DHHS.

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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
    Book. .
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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DISCLAIMER: Articles listed in the CDC Science Clips are selected by the Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library to provide current awareness of the public health literature. An article\u2019s inclusion does not necessarily represent the views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nor does it imply endorsement of the article\u2019s methods or findings. CDC and DHHS assume no responsibility for the factual accuracy of the items presented. The selection, omission, or content of items does not imply any endorsement or other position taken by CDC or DHHS. Opinion, findings and conclusions expressed by the original authors of items included in the Clips, or persons quoted therein, are strictly their own and are in no way meant to represent the opinion or views of CDC or DHHS. References to publications, news sources, and non-CDC Websites are provided solely for informational purposes and do not imply endorsement by CDC or DHHS.

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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
    Book. .
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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DISCLAIMER: Articles listed in the CDC Science Clips are selected by the Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library to provide current awareness of the public health literature. An article\u2019s inclusion does not necessarily represent the views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nor does it imply endorsement of the article\u2019s methods or findings. CDC and DHHS assume no responsibility for the factual accuracy of the items presented. The selection, omission, or content of items does not imply any endorsement or other position taken by CDC or DHHS. Opinion, findings and conclusions expressed by the original authors of items included in the Clips, or persons quoted therein, are strictly their own and are in no way meant to represent the opinion or views of CDC or DHHS. References to publications, news sources, and non-CDC Websites are provided solely for informational purposes and do not imply endorsement by CDC or DHHS.

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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
    Book. .
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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CDC Authored Publications \n
The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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CDC Authored Publications \n
The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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DISCLAIMER: Articles listed in the CDC Science Clips are selected by the Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library to provide current awareness of the public health literature. An article\u2019s inclusion does not necessarily represent the views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nor does it imply endorsement of the article\u2019s methods or findings. CDC and DHHS assume no responsibility for the factual accuracy of the items presented. The selection, omission, or content of items does not imply any endorsement or other position taken by CDC or DHHS. Opinion, findings and conclusions expressed by the original authors of items included in the Clips, or persons quoted therein, are strictly their own and are in no way meant to represent the opinion or views of CDC or DHHS. References to publications, news sources, and non-CDC Websites are provided solely for informational purposes and do not imply endorsement by CDC or DHHS.

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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
    Book. .
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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CDC Authored Publications \n
The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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DISCLAIMER: Articles listed in the CDC Science Clips are selected by the Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library to provide current awareness of the public health literature. An article\u2019s inclusion does not necessarily represent the views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nor does it imply endorsement of the article\u2019s methods or findings. CDC and DHHS assume no responsibility for the factual accuracy of the items presented. The selection, omission, or content of items does not imply any endorsement or other position taken by CDC or DHHS. Opinion, findings and conclusions expressed by the original authors of items included in the Clips, or persons quoted therein, are strictly their own and are in no way meant to represent the opinion or views of CDC or DHHS. References to publications, news sources, and non-CDC Websites are provided solely for informational purposes and do not imply endorsement by CDC or DHHS.

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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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DISCLAIMER: Articles listed in the CDC Science Clips are selected by the Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library to provide current awareness of the public health literature. An article\u2019s inclusion does not necessarily represent the views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nor does it imply endorsement of the article\u2019s methods or findings. CDC and DHHS assume no responsibility for the factual accuracy of the items presented. The selection, omission, or content of items does not imply any endorsement or other position taken by CDC or DHHS. Opinion, findings and conclusions expressed by the original authors of items included in the Clips, or persons quoted therein, are strictly their own and are in no way meant to represent the opinion or views of CDC or DHHS. References to publications, news sources, and non-CDC Websites are provided solely for informational purposes and do not imply endorsement by CDC or DHHS.

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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
    Book. .
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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DISCLAIMER: Articles listed in the CDC Science Clips are selected by the Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library to provide current awareness of the public health literature. An article\u2019s inclusion does not necessarily represent the views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nor does it imply endorsement of the article\u2019s methods or findings. CDC and DHHS assume no responsibility for the factual accuracy of the items presented. The selection, omission, or content of items does not imply any endorsement or other position taken by CDC or DHHS. Opinion, findings and conclusions expressed by the original authors of items included in the Clips, or persons quoted therein, are strictly their own and are in no way meant to represent the opinion or views of CDC or DHHS. References to publications, news sources, and non-CDC Websites are provided solely for informational purposes and do not imply endorsement by CDC or DHHS.

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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
    Book. .
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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DISCLAIMER: Articles listed in the CDC Science Clips are selected by the Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library to provide current awareness of the public health literature. An article\u2019s inclusion does not necessarily represent the views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nor does it imply endorsement of the article\u2019s methods or findings. CDC and DHHS assume no responsibility for the factual accuracy of the items presented. The selection, omission, or content of items does not imply any endorsement or other position taken by CDC or DHHS. Opinion, findings and conclusions expressed by the original authors of items included in the Clips, or persons quoted therein, are strictly their own and are in no way meant to represent the opinion or views of CDC or DHHS. References to publications, news sources, and non-CDC Websites are provided solely for informational purposes and do not imply endorsement by CDC or DHHS.

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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
    Book. .
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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CDC Authored Publications \n
The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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CDC Authored Publications \n
The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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DISCLAIMER: Articles listed in the CDC Science Clips are selected by the Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library to provide current awareness of the public health literature. An article\u2019s inclusion does not necessarily represent the views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nor does it imply endorsement of the article\u2019s methods or findings. CDC and DHHS assume no responsibility for the factual accuracy of the items presented. The selection, omission, or content of items does not imply any endorsement or other position taken by CDC or DHHS. Opinion, findings and conclusions expressed by the original authors of items included in the Clips, or persons quoted therein, are strictly their own and are in no way meant to represent the opinion or views of CDC or DHHS. References to publications, news sources, and non-CDC Websites are provided solely for informational purposes and do not imply endorsement by CDC or DHHS.

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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
    Book. .
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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CDC Authored Publications \n
The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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DISCLAIMER: Articles listed in the CDC Science Clips are selected by the Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library to provide current awareness of the public health literature. An article\u2019s inclusion does not necessarily represent the views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nor does it imply endorsement of the article\u2019s methods or findings. CDC and DHHS assume no responsibility for the factual accuracy of the items presented. The selection, omission, or content of items does not imply any endorsement or other position taken by CDC or DHHS. Opinion, findings and conclusions expressed by the original authors of items included in the Clips, or persons quoted therein, are strictly their own and are in no way meant to represent the opinion or views of CDC or DHHS. References to publications, news sources, and non-CDC Websites are provided solely for informational purposes and do not imply endorsement by CDC or DHHS.

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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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DISCLAIMER: Articles listed in the CDC Science Clips are selected by the Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library to provide current awareness of the public health literature. An article\u2019s inclusion does not necessarily represent the views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nor does it imply endorsement of the article\u2019s methods or findings. CDC and DHHS assume no responsibility for the factual accuracy of the items presented. The selection, omission, or content of items does not imply any endorsement or other position taken by CDC or DHHS. Opinion, findings and conclusions expressed by the original authors of items included in the Clips, or persons quoted therein, are strictly their own and are in no way meant to represent the opinion or views of CDC or DHHS. References to publications, news sources, and non-CDC Websites are provided solely for informational purposes and do not imply endorsement by CDC or DHHS.

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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
    Book. .
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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DISCLAIMER: Articles listed in the CDC Science Clips are selected by the Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library to provide current awareness of the public health literature. An article\u2019s inclusion does not necessarily represent the views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nor does it imply endorsement of the article\u2019s methods or findings. CDC and DHHS assume no responsibility for the factual accuracy of the items presented. The selection, omission, or content of items does not imply any endorsement or other position taken by CDC or DHHS. Opinion, findings and conclusions expressed by the original authors of items included in the Clips, or persons quoted therein, are strictly their own and are in no way meant to represent the opinion or views of CDC or DHHS. References to publications, news sources, and non-CDC Websites are provided solely for informational purposes and do not imply endorsement by CDC or DHHS.

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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
    Book. .
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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DISCLAIMER: Articles listed in the CDC Science Clips are selected by the Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library to provide current awareness of the public health literature. An article\u2019s inclusion does not necessarily represent the views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nor does it imply endorsement of the article\u2019s methods or findings. CDC and DHHS assume no responsibility for the factual accuracy of the items presented. The selection, omission, or content of items does not imply any endorsement or other position taken by CDC or DHHS. Opinion, findings and conclusions expressed by the original authors of items included in the Clips, or persons quoted therein, are strictly their own and are in no way meant to represent the opinion or views of CDC or DHHS. References to publications, news sources, and non-CDC Websites are provided solely for informational purposes and do not imply endorsement by CDC or DHHS.

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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
    Book. .
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 protein as a protective immunogen in miceexternal icon
    Brandt KS, Patton TG, Allard AS, Caimano MJ, Radolf JD, Gilmore RD.
    Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Characterization of blaCMY plasmids and their possible role in source attribution of Salmonella enterica serotype typhimurium infectionsexternal icon
    Folster JP, Tolar B, Pecic G, Sheehan D, Rickert R, Hise K, Zhao S, Fedorka-Cray PJ, McDermott P, Whichard JM.
    Foodborne Pathog Dis. 2014 Jan 31.
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- Maternal and Child Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A population-based study of the association of prenatal diagnosis with survival rate for infants with congenital heart defectsexternal icon
    Oster ME, Kim CH, Kusano AS, Cragan JD, Dressler P, Hales AR, Mahle WT, Correa A.
    Am J Cardiol. 2013 Dec 27.
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  2. Plasma and breast-milk selenium in HIV-infected Malawian mothers are positively associated with infant selenium status but are not associated with maternal supplementation: results of the Breastfeeding, Antiretrovirals, and Nutrition studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Flax VL, Bentley ME, Combs GF, Chasela CS, Kayira D, Tegha G, Kamwendo D, Daza EJ, Fokar A, Kourtis AP, Jamieson DJ, van der Horst CM, Adair LS.
    Am J Clin Nutr. 2014 Feb 5.
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  3. Reliability of triclosan measures in repeated urine samples from Norwegian pregnant womenexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bertelsen RJ, Engel SM, Jusko TA, Calafat AM, Hoppin JA, London SJ, Eggesbo M, Aase H, Zeiner P, Reichborn-Kjennerud T, Knudsen GP, Guidry VT, Longnecker MP.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  4. Stillbirth during infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV)external icon $\"Global$
    Payne DC, Iblan I, Alqasrawi S, Al Nsour M, Rha B, Tohme RA, Abedi GR, Farag NH, Haddadin A, Al Sanhouri T, Jarour N, Swerdlow DL, Jamieson DJ, Pallansch MA, Haynes LM, Gerber SI, Al Abdallat MM.
    J Infect Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Incidence and epidemiology of intussusception among infants in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnamexternal icon $\"Global$
    Van Trang N, Le Nguyen NT, Dao HT, Ho VL, Tran DT, Loewen J, Jiang J, Jiang B, Parashar U, Dang AD, Patel MM.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):366-71.
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  6. Late detection of critical congenital heart disease among US infants: estimation of the potential impact of proposed universal screening using pulse oximetryexternal icon
    Peterson C, Ailes E, Riehle-Colarusso T, Oster ME, Olney RS, Cassell CH, Fixler DE, Carmichael SL, Shaw GM, Gilboa SM.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2014 Feb 3.
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  7. Incidence and etiology of acute lower respiratory tract infections in hospitalized children younger than 5 years in rural Thailandexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hasan R, Rhodes J, Thamthitiwat S, Olsen SJ, Prapasiri P, Naorat S, Chittaganpitch M, Henchaichon S, Dejsirilert S, Srisaengchai P, Sawatwong P, Jorakate P, Kaewpwan A, Fry AM, Erdman D, Chuananon S, Amornintapichet T, Maloney SA, Baggett HC.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):e45-52.
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  8. Sporadic fatal insomnia in an adolescentexternal icon
    Blase JL, Cracco L, Schonberger LB, Maddox RA, Cohen Y, Cali I, Belay ED.
    Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 2.
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  9. The cost and cost-effectiveness of scaling up screening and treatment of syphilis in pregnancy: a modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Kahn JG, Jiwani A, Gomez GB, Hawkes SJ, Chesson HW, Broutet N, Kamb ML, Newman LM.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87510.
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- Nutritional Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Fortification of corn masa flour with folic acid in the United States: an overview of the evidenceexternal icon
    Hamner HC, Tinker SC.
    Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Feb 3.
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  2. UNICEF-CDC global assessment of home fortification interventions 2011: current status, new directions, and implications for policy and programmatic guidance
    Jefferds ME, Irizarry L, Timmer A, Tripp K.
    Food Nutr Bull. 2013 Dec;34(4):434-443.
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- Occupational Safety and Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Assessing the reproductive health of men with occupational exposuresexternal icon
    Schrader SM, Marlow KL.
    Asian J Androl. 2014 Jan-Feb;16(1):23-30.
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  2. Sizing firefighters: method and implications
    Hsiao H, Whitestone J, Kau T, Whisler R, Routley JG, Wilbur M.
    Hum Factors. 2014 January 21, 2014.
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  3. Evaluation of exposure to tuberculosis among employees at a medical centerexternal icon
    de Perio MA, Todd Niemeier R.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Feb 5.
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  4. Exposure to chlorpyrifos in gaseous and particulate form in greenhouses: a pilot studyexternal icon
    Kim SW, Lee EG, Lee T, Lee LA, Harper M.
    J Occup Environ Hyg. 2014 Jan 30.
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  5. Dimensional structure and course of post-traumatic stress symptomatology in World Trade Center respondersexternal icon
    Pietrzak RH, Feder A, Schechter CB, Singh R, Cancelmo L, Bromet EJ, Katz CL, Reissman DB, Ozbay F, Sharma V, Crane M, Harrison D, Herbert R, Levin SM, Luft BJ, Moline JM, Stellman JM, Udasin IG, El-Gabalawy R, Landrigan PJ, Southwick SM.
    Psychol Med. 2013 Dec 2:1-14.
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- Occupational Safety and Health \u2013 Mining $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Participation of large particles in coal dust explosions
    Man CK, Harris ML.
    J Loss Prev Process Ind. 2014 ;27:49-54.
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- Parasitic Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. A longitudinal analysis of the effect of mass drug administration on acute inflammatory episodes and disease progression in lymphedema patients in Leogane, Haitiexternal icon $\"Global$
    Eddy BA, Blackstock AJ, Williamson JM, Addiss DG, Streit TG, Beau de Rochars VM, Fox LM.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):80-8.
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- Reproductive Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Maternal characteristics and pregnancy outcomes after assisted reproductive technology by infertility diagnosis: ovulatory dysfunction versus tubal obstructionexternal icon
    Grigorescu V, Zhang Y, Kissin DM, Sauber-Schatz E, Sunderam M, Kirby RS, Diop H, McKane P, Jamieson DJ.
    Fertil Steril. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Dual use of condoms with other contraceptive methods among adolescents and young women in the United Statesexternal icon
    Tyler CP, Whiteman MK, Kraft JM, Zapata LB, Hillis SD, Curtis KM, Anderson J, Pazol K, Marchbanks PA.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):169-75.
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- Social and Behavioral Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Co-effect of Demand-control-support Model and Effort-reward Imbalance Model on depression risk estimation in humans: findings from Henan Province of Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Yu SF, Nakata A, Gu GZ, Swanson NG, Zhou WH, He LH, Wang S.
    Biomed Environ Sci. 2013 Dec;26(12):962-71.
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- Substance Use and Abuse $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Joint effects of smoking and sedentary lifestyle on lung function in African Americans: the Jackson Heart Study cohortexternal icon
    Campbell Jenkins BW, Sarpong DF, Addison C, White MS, Hickson DA, White W, Burchfiel C.
    Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2014 ;11(2):1500-19.
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  2. Quit interest, quit attempt and recent cigarette smoking cessation in the US working population, 2010external icon
    Yong LC, Luckhaupt SE, Li J, Calvert GM.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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- Zoonoses $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Lack of evidence of increased West Nile virus disease severity in the United States in 2012external icon
    Lindsey NP, Staples JE, Delorey MJ, Fischer M.
    Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2014 Jan;90(1):163-8.
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  2. Self-reported treatment practices by healthcare providers could lead to death from Rocky Mountain spotted feverexternal icon
    Zientek J, Dahlgren FS, McQuiston JH, Regan J.
    J Pediatr. 2014 Feb;164(2):416-8.
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  3. The global availability of rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine in clinics providing indirect care to travelersexternal icon $\"Global$
    Jentes ES, Blanton JD, Johnson KJ, Petersen BW, Lamias MJ, Robertson K, Franka R, Muhm D, Rupprecht CE, Marano N, Brunette GW.
    J Travel Med. 2014 Jan;21(1):62-6.
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Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence in conjunction with CDC\u2019s Public Health Grand Rounds)
CDC-authored publications

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Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas \n
Subject matter experts decide what topic to feature, and articles are selected from the last 3 to 6 months of published literature. Key topic coincides monthly with other CDC products (e.g. Vital Signs). \n
- Injury and Violence \u2013 Preventing Youth Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Aggressive and prosocial behavior: community violence, cognitive, and behavioral predictors among urban African American youthexternal icon
    McMahon SD, Todd NR, Martinez A, Coker C, Sheu CF, Washburn J, Shah S.
    Am J Community Psychol. 2013 ;51(3-4):407-21.
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  2. Problem behavior and urban, low-income youth: a randomized controlled trial of positive action in Chicagoexternal icon
    Lewis KM, Schure MB, Bavarian N, DuBois DL, Day J, Ji P, Silverthorn N, Acock A, Vuchinich S, Flay BR.
    Am J Prev Med. 2013 ;44(6):622-30.
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  3. Changing course: preventing gang membership
    Simon T, Ritter N, Mahendra R.
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  4. Greening vacant lots to reduce violent crime: a randomised controlled trialexternal icon
    Garvin EC, Cannuscio CC, Branas CC.
    Inj Prev. 2013 ;19(3):198-203.
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  5. Street conflict mediation to prevent youth violence: conflict characteristics and outcomesexternal icon
    Whitehill JM, Webster DW, Vernick JS.
    Inj Prev. 2013 Jun;19(3):204-9.
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  6. The impact of a middle school program to reduce aggression, victimization, and sexual violenceexternal icon
    Espelage DL, Low S, Polanin JR, Brown EC.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;53(2):180-6.
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  7. The impact of family and peer protective factors on girls\u2019 violence perpetration and victimizationexternal icon
    Shlafer RJ, McMorris BJ, Sieving RE, Gower AL.
    J Adolesc Health. 2013 ;52(3):365-71.
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  8. Violence, crime, and abuse exposure in a national sample of children and youth: an updateexternal icon
    Finkelhor D, Turner HA, Shattuck A, Hamby SL.
    JAMA Pediatr. 2013 ;167(7):614-21.
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  9. Homicide rates among persons aged 10-24 years \u2013 United States, 1981-2010external icon
    David-Ferdon C, Dahlberg L, Kegler S.
    MMWR. 2013 Jul 12;62(27):545-8.
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  10. Methodological challenges examining subgroup differences: examples from universal school-based youth violence prevention trialsexternal icon
    Farrell AD, Henry DB, Bettencourt A.
    Prev Sci. 2013 ;14(2):121-33.
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  11. Using surveillance data to inform community action: the effect of alcohol sale restrictions on intentional injury-related ambulance pickupsexternal icon
    Masho SW, Bishop DL, Edmonds T, Farrell AD.
    Prev Sci. 2014 ;15(1):22-30.
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CDC Authored Publications \n
The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
Articles published in the past 6-8 weeks authored by CDC or ATSDR staff. \n
- Chronic Diseases and Conditions $\"RSS$ \n
  1. The association of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, disability, engagement in social activities, and mortality among US adults aged 70 years or older, 1994-2006external icon
    Liu Y, Croft JB, Anderson LA, Wheaton AG, Presley-Cantrell LR, Ford ES.
    Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2014 ;9:75-83.
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  2. Progress of health plans toward meeting the Million Hearts clinical target for high blood pressure control \u2013 United States, 2010-2012external icon
    Patel MM, Datu B, Roman D, Barton MB, Ritchey MD, Wall HK, Loustalot F.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):127-30.
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  3. Diabetes Interactive Atlasexternal icon
    Kirtland KA, Burrows NR, Geiss LS.
    Prev Chronic Dis. 2014 ;11:E17.
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- Communicable Diseases $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Humanized monoclonal antibody 2C9-cIgG has enhanced efficacy for yellow fever prophylaxis and therapy in an immunocompetent animal modelexternal icon $\"Global$
    Julander JG, Thibodeaux BA, Morrey JD, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
    Antiviral Res. 2014 Jan 3;103c:32-38.
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  2. Molecular epidemiology of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the United States-Affiliated Pacific Islandsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Bamrah S, Desmond E, Ghosh S, France AM, Kammerer JS, Cowan LS, Heetderks A, Forbes A, Moonan PK.
    Asia Pac J Public Health. 2014 Jan;26(1):77-84.
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  3. Clinical update in sexually transmitted diseases \u2013 2014external icon
    Fanfair RN, Workowski KA.
    Cleve Clin J Med. 2014 Feb;81(2):91-101.
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  4. HPV and HPV-associated diseasesexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dunne EF, Park IU.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2013 Dec;27(4):765-78.
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  5. Notes from the field: Shigella with decreased susceptibility to azithromycin among men who have sex with men \u2013 United States, 2002-2013external icon
    Heiman KE, Karlsson M, Grass J, Howie B, Kirkcaldy RD, Mahon B, Brooks JT, Bowen A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):132-3.
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  6. HIV infection among partners of HIV-infected black men who have sex with men \u2013 North Carolina, 2011-2013external icon
    Peters PJ, Gay C, Beagle S, Shankar A, Switzer WM, Hightow-Weidman LB.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):90-4.
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  7. Progress along the continuum of HIV care among blacks with diagnosed HIV \u2013 United States, 2010external icon
    Whiteside YO, Cohen SM, Bradley H, Skarbinski J, Hall HI, Lansky A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):85-9.
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  8. CDC Grand Rounds: discovering new diseases via enhanced partnership between public health and pathology expertsexternal icon
    Zaki S, Blau DM, Hughes JM, Nolte KB, Lynfield R, Carr W, Popovic T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):121-126.
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  9. HIV care visits and time to viral suppression, 19 U.S. jurisdictions, and implications for treatment, prevention and the national HIV/AIDS strategyexternal icon
    Hall HI, Tang T, Westfall AO, Mugavero MJ.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e84318.
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  10. Patient retention, clinical outcomes and attrition-associated factors of HIV-infected patients enrolled in Zimbabwe\u2019s National Antiretroviral Therapy Programme, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Mutasa-Apollo T, Shiraishi RW, Takarinda KC, Dzangare J, Mugurungi O, Murungu J, Abdul-Quader A, Woodfill CJ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e86305.
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  11. Multiple reassortment events among highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) viruses detected in Bangladeshexternal icon $\"Global$
    Gerloff NA, Khan SU, Balish A, Shanta IS, Simpson N, Berman L, Haider N, Poh MK, Islam A, Gurley E, Hasnat MA, Dey T, Shu B, Emery S, Lindstrom S, Haque A, Klimov A, Villanueva J, Rahman M, Azziz-Baumgartner E, Ziaur Rahman M, Luby SP, Zeidner N, Donis RO, Sturm-Ramirez K, Davis CT.
    Virology. 2014 Feb;450-451:297-307.
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- Disease Reservoirs and Vectors $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Backyard poultry flocks and salmonellosis: a recurring, yet preventable public health challengeexternal icon
    Barton Behravesh C, Brinson D, Hopkins BA, Gomez TM.
    Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Feb 5.
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  2. Use of the CDC autocidal gravid ovitrap to control and prevent outbreaks of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
    Barrera R, Amador M, Acevedo V, Caban B, Felix G, Mackay AJ.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):145-154.
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  3. Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: species composition and relative abundance $\"Global$
    Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Lutwama JJ, Masembe C, Akol AM.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):104-113.
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  4. Ticks and tick-borne viruses from livestock hosts in arid and semiarid regions of the eastern and northeastern parts of Kenya $\"Global$
    Lutomiah J, Musila L, Makio A, Ochieng C, Koka H, Chepkorir E, Mutisya J, Mulwa F, Khamadi S, Miller BR, Bast J, Schnabel D, Wurapa EK, Sang R.
    J Med Entomol. 2014 Jan;51(1):269-277.
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  5. Temperature, larval diet, and density effects on development rate and survival of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)external icon
    Couret J, Dotson E, Benedict MQ.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87468.
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- Environmental Health $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Comparison of blood volatile organic compound levels in residents of Calcasieu and Lafayette Parishes, LA, with US reference rangesexternal icon
    Uddin MS, Blount BC, Lewin MD, Potula V, Ragin AD, Dearwent SM.
    J Expo Sci Environ Epidemiol. 2014 Jan 29.
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  2. Lung function, airway inflammation, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure in Mexican schoolchildren: a pilot studyexternal icon $\"Global$
    Barraza-Villarreal A, Escamilla-Nunez MC, Schilmann A, Hernandez-Cadena L, Li Z, Romanoff L, Sjodin A, Del Rio-Navarro BE, Diaz-Sanchez D, Diaz-Barriga F, Sly P, Romieu I.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb 4.
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  3. Notes from the field: elemental mercury spill in school bus and residence \u2013 North Carolina, 2013external icon
    Langley R, Hirsch A, McDaniel J, Lott V, Shehee M, Migit S, Dulaney AR, Negron J, Fleischauer A.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 14;63(6):131.
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  4. Modelling complex mixtures in epidemiologic analysis: additive versus relative measures for differential effectivenessexternal icon $\"Global$
    Hamra GB, Maclehose R, Richardson D, Bertke S, Daniels RD.
    Occup Environ Med. 2014 Feb;71(2):141-6.
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- Epidemiology and Surveillance $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Medical surveillance for the emerging occupational and environmental respiratory diseasesexternal icon
    Weissman DN.
    Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014 Feb 4.
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  2. Added sugar intake and cardiovascular diseases mortality among US adultsexternal icon
    Yang Q, Zhang Z, Gregg EW, Flanders WD, Merritt R, Hu FB.
    JAMA Intern Med. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Mortality trends observed in population-based surveillance of an urban slum settlement, Kibera, Kenya, 2007-2010external icon $\"Global$
    Olack B, Feikin DR, Cosmas LO, Odero KO, Okoth GO, Montgomery JM, Breiman RF.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e85913.
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  4. Iodine status in Turkish populations and exposure to iodide uptake inhibitorsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Ozpinar A, Kelestimur F, Songur Y, Can O, Valentin L, Caldwell K, Arikan E, Unsal I, Serteser M, Inal T, Erdemgil Y, Coskun A, Bakirci N, Sezgin O, Blount B.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e88206.
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  5. Surveillance for hospitalized acute respiratory infection in Guatemalaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Verani JR, McCracken J, Arvelo W, Estevez A, Lopez MR, Reyes L, Moir JC, Bernart C, Moscoso F, Gray J, Olsen SJ, Lindblade KA.
    PLoS One. 2013 ;8(12):e83600.
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  6. Multiple-aetiology enteric infections involving non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli \u2013 FoodNet, 2001-2010external icon
    Luna-Gierke RE, Wymore K, Sadlowski J, Clogher P, Gierke RW, Tobin-D\u2019Angelo M, Palmer A, Medus C, Nicholson C, McGuire S, Martin H, Garman K, Griffin PM, Mody RK.
    Zoonoses Public Health. 2014 Feb 1.
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- Healthcare Associated Infections $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of infection prevention in US hospitals enrolled in the National Health and Safety Networkexternal icon
    Stone PW, Pogorzelska-Maziarz M, Herzig CT, Weiner LM, Furuya EY, Dick A, Larson E.
    Am J Infect Control. 2014 Feb;42(2):94-9.
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  2. Antimicrobial resistance in eight US hospitals along the US-Mexico border, 2000-2006external icon $\"Global$
    Benoit SR, Ellingson KD, Waterman SH, Pearson ML.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2013 Dec 17:1-10.
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  3. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infectionsexternal icon
    Chenoweth CE, Gould CV, Saint S.
    Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Mar;28(1):105-119.
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- Immunity and Immunization $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Hepatitis B vaccination for healthcare personnel in American Samoa: pre-implementation survey for policy decisionexternal icon
    Ly KN, Roberts H, Williams RE, Masunu-Faleafaga Y, Drobeniuc J, Kamili S, Teshale EH.
    Epidemiol Infect. 2014 Jan 24:1-6.
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  2. Effectiveness of the 2010 and 2011 Southern Hemisphere trivalent inactivated influenza vaccines against hospitalization with influenza-associated acute respiratory infection among Thai adults aged >/=50 yearsexternal icon $\"Global$
    Dawood FS, Prapasiri P, Areerat P, Ruayajin A, Chittaganpitch M, Muangchana C, Baggett HC, Olsen SJ.
    Influenza Other Respir Viruses. 2014 Feb 3.
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  3. Minor consent and delivery of adolescent vaccinesexternal icon
    Ford CA, Skiles MP, English A, Cai J, Agans RP, Stokley S, Markowitz L, Koumans EH.
    J Adolesc Health. 2014 Feb;54(2):183-9.
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  4. Prevalence of human papillomavirus types in invasive cervical cancers from 7 US cancer registries before vaccine introductionexternal icon
    Hopenhayn C, Christian A, Christian WJ, Watson M, Unger ER, Lynch CF, Peters ES, Wilkinson EJ, Huang Y, Copeland G, Cozen W, Saber MS, Goodman MT, Hernandez BY, Steinau M, Lyu C, Tucker TT, Saraiya M.
    J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2014 Jan 28.
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  5. Workplace-based influenza vaccination promotion practices among large employers in the United Statesexternal icon
    Graves MA, Harris JR, Hannon PA, Hammerback K, Ahmed F, Zhou C.
    J Occup Environ Med. 2014 Jan 31.
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  6. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0 through 18 years \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Akinsanya-Beysolow I.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):108-9.
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  7. Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommended immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older \u2013 United States, 2014external icon
    Bridges CB, Coyne-Beasley T.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):110-2.
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  8. Global control and regional elimination of measles, 2000-2012external icon $\"Global$
    Perry RT, Gacic-Dobo M, Dabbagh A, Mulders MN, Strebel PM, Okwo-Bele JM, Rota PA, Goodson JL.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):103-7.
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  9. Noninfluenza vaccination coverage among adults \u2013 United States, 2012external icon
    Williams WW, Lu PJ, O\u2019Halloran A, Bridges CB, Pilishvili T, Hales CM, Markowitz LE.
    MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2014 Feb 7;63(5):95-102.
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  10. Risk factors for transmission of mumps in a highly vaccinated population in Orange County, NY, 2009-2010external icon
    Kutty PK, McLean HQ, Lawler J, Schulte C, Hudson JM, Blog D, Wallace G.
    Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2014 Feb;33(2):121-5.
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  11. Positive network assortativity of influenza vaccination at a high school: implications for outbreak risk and herd immunityexternal icon
    Barclay VC, Smieszek T, He J, Cao G, Rainey JJ, Gao H, Uzicanin A, Salathe M.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(2):e87042.
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  12. Cost-effectiveness of alternative strategies for annual influenza vaccination among children aged 6 months to 14 years in four provinces in Chinaexternal icon $\"Global$
    Zhou L, Situ S, Feng Z, Atkins CY, Fung IC, Xu Z, Huang T, Hu S, Wang X, Meltzer MI.
    PLoS One. 2014 ;9(1):e87590.
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- Injury and Violence $\"RSS$ \n
  1. State of the evidence: intimate partner violence and HIV/STI risk among adolescentsexternal icon
    Seth P, Diclemente RJ, Lovvorn A.
    Curr HIV Res. 2014 Jan 28.
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  2. Motorcycle helmet attitudes, behaviours and beliefs among Cambodiansexternal icon $\"Global$
    Roehler DR, Sann S, Kim P, Bachani AM, Campostrini S, Florian M, Sidik M, Blanchard C, Sleet DA, Hyder AA, Ballesteros MF.
    Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot. 2013 ;20(2):179-83.
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  3. US population estimates of health and social outcomes 5 years after rehabilitation for traumatic brain injuryexternal icon
    Corrigan JD, Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Whiteneck GG, Bell JM, Miller AC, Coronado VG, Pretz CR.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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  4. Epidemiology of adults receiving acute inpatient rehabilitation for a primary diagnosis of traumatic brain injury in the United Statesexternal icon
    Cuthbert JP, Harrison-Felix C, Corrigan JD, Kreider S, Bell JM, Coronado VG, Whiteneck GG.
    J Head Trauma Rehabil. 2014 Feb 3.
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- Laboratory Sciences $\"RSS$ \n
  1. Drug-resistance of a viral population and its individual intra-host variants during the first 48 hours of therapyexternal icon
    Campo DS, Skums P, Dimitrova Z, Vaughan G, Forbi JC, Teo CG, Khudyakov Y, Lau DT.
    Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 Jan 31.
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  2. Evaluation of the Borrelia burgdorferi BBA64 prote