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The most recent articles from: PLoS Med. December 2005

PLoS medicine · Dec 2005

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A systematic analytic approach to pandemic influenza preparedness planning.

The World Health Organization warns that a flu pandemic is inevitable, and possibly imminent. Barnett and colleagues discuss a tool called the Haddon Matrix that could help in pandemic influenza planning.

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PLoS medicine · Dec 2005

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Serotonin and depression: a disconnect between the advertisements and the scientific literature.

Many ads for SSRI antidepressants claim that the drugs boost brain serotonin levels. Lacasse and Leo argue there is little scientific evidence to support this claim.

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PLoS medicine · Dec 2005

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Thyrotoxicosis and pregnancy.

A 35-year-old woman presented with a neck swelling after a missed abortion. Her thyroid function tests were in the thyrotoxic range. Perros discusses the further investigation and management of this patient.

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PLoS medicine · Dec 2005

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The global campaign to eliminate leprosy.

While effective drug treatments have reduced the global disease burden, there remain important challenges to fighting and controlling the disease.

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