Can we treat leishmaniasis with tiny magnets?
A new approach to the treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis with magnetic nanobeads is showing promise.
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BMC Medicine at the 6th International Conference on Nutrition & Growth (N&G)
This year’s N&G conference took place in sunny Valencia, Spain. Attended by almost 1700 delegates from 92 countries, a number of stimulating… Read more »
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The song and dance of mating in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes
New research uses high-speed videography and sound recordings to investigate the hidden world of mating in the yellow fever… Read more »
Using real-time modeling to inform the response to a diphtheria outbreak
In a new article published in BMC Medicine, Dr Flavio Finger and Dr Adam Kucharski describe how their forecasts helped to inform… Read more »
What mathematical models tells us about the impact of WASH on STH control and elimination.
A recent study by Coffeng and team uses mathematical model simulations to predict the short-term and long-term impact of Water,… Read more »
Canaries in a coal-mine: what can sheep and goats tell us about human parasitic disease in Tanzania?
As research reveals the cause of a massive but neglected disease problem in sheep and goats, we ask - could this animal health… Read more »
Modelling for policy-driven schistosomiasis questions: Informing treatment guidelines, and monitoring and evaluation activities
Mathematical models can guide and inform public health policies and treatment strategies. Current research by the NTD Modelling… Read more »
Competition between different strains of malaria
A recent study in Burkina Faso showed that genetic diversity in strains of malaria resulted in different degrees of disease… Read more »
Respectful maternity care – the way forward
Despite the recent publication of the Respectful Maternity Care Charter, reports of disrespect and abuse in maternity care… Read more »
BMC Nutrition: Editor picks of 2018
2018 was an exciting year for BMC Nutrition, which published a wide range of interesting articles. Here are a few of the… Read more »