• Top Ten Articles of the Week
• CDC-authored publications
• Key scientific articles in featured topic areas (this week featuring Injury and Violence - Child Abuse and Maltreatment)
• Public health articles noted in the media

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1. Top Ten Articles of the Week
   • Chronic Diseases and Conditions
     • A population-based survey of chronic pain and its treatment with prescription drugs
       Toblin RL, Mack KA, Perveen G, Paulozzi LJ.
       Pain. 2011 Jun;152(6):1249-55.
       
     • Children with asthma hospitalized with seasonal or pandemic influenza, 2003-2009
       Dawood FS, Kamimoto L, D'Mello TA, Reingold A, Gershman K, Meek J, Arnold KE, Farley M, Ryan P, Lynfield R, Morin C, Baumbach J, Zansky S, Bennett N, Thomas A, Schaffner W, Kirschke D, Finelli L.
       Pediatrics. 2011 Jun 6.
       
   • Communicable Diseases
     • Reduced importation of tuberculosis after the implementation of an enhanced pre-immigration screening protocol
       Lowenthal P, Westenhouse J, Moore M, Posey DL, Watt JP, Flood J.
       Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2011 Jun;15(6):761-6.
       
   • Health Behavior and Risk
     • Prevalence of HIV risk behaviors between binge drinkers and non-binge drinkers aged 18- to 64-years in US, 2008
       Wen XJ, Balluz L, Town M.
       J Community Health. 2011 Jun 4.
       
   • Health Communication and Education
     • Utilization of services in a randomized trial testing phone- and web-based interventions for smoking cessation
       Zbikowski SM, Jack LM, McClure JB, Deprey M, Javitz HS, McAfee TA, Catz SL, Richards J, Bush T, Swan GE.
       Nicotine Tob Res. 2011 May;13(5):319-27.
       
   • Healthcare Associated Infections
     • Estimated risk of human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis C virus infection among potential organ donors from 17 organ procurement organizations in the United States
       Ellingson K, Seem D, Nowicki M, Strong DM, Kuehnert MJ.
       Am J Transplant. 2011 Jun;11(6):1201-1208.
       
   • Immunity and Immunization
     • Confidence about vaccines in the United States: understanding parents' perceptions
       Kennedy A, Lavail K, Nowak G, Basket M, Landry S.
       Health Aff (Millwood). 2011 Jun;30(6):1151-9.
       
   • Laboratory Sciences
     • Performance of six commercial enzyme immunoassays and two alternative HIV-testing algorithms for the diagnosis of HIV-1 infection in Kisumu, Western Kenya
       Zeh C, Oyaro B, Vandenhoudt H, Amornkul P, Kasembeli A, Bondo P, Mwaengo D, Thomas TK, Hart C, Laserson KF, Ondoa P, Nkengasong JN.
       J Virol Methods. 2011 May 27.
       
   • Nutritional Sciences
     • Cruciferous vegetable consumption is associated with a reduced risk of total and cardiovascular disease mortality
       Zhang X, Shu XO, Xiang YB, Yang G, Li H, Gao J, Cai H, Gao YT, Zheng W.
       Am J Clin Nutr. 2011 May 18.
       
   • Occupational Safety and Health
     • Acute pesticide illnesses associated with off-target pesticide drift from agricultural applications - 11 states, 1998-2006
       Lee SJ, Mehler L, Beckman J, Diebolt-Brown B, Prado J, Lackovic M, Waltz J, Mulay P, Schwartz A, Mitchell Y, Moraga-McHaley S, Gergely R, Calvert GM.
       Environ Health Perspect. 2011 Jun 6.
       
   
   
2. CDC Authored Publications
   The names of CDC authors are indicated in bold text.
   • Chronic Diseases and Conditions
     1. Uric acid and mortality from all-causes and cardiovascular disease among adults with and without diagnosed diabetes: findings from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey III Linked Mortality Study
        Ford ES.
        Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2011 May 31.
        
   • Communicable Diseases
     2. People aged above 65 treated for latent tuberculosis are at increased risk of admission for a hepatic event compared with untreated controls
        Lobue P.
        Evid Based Med. 2011 Jun 6.
        
     3. Findings from a household randomized controlled trial of hand washing and face masks to reduce influenza transmission in Bangkok, Thailand
        Simmerman JM, Suntarattiwong P, Levy J, Jarman RG, Kaewchana S, Gibbons RV, Cowling BJ, Sanasuttipun W, Maloney SA, Uyeki TM, Kamimoto L, Chotipitayasunondh T.
        Influenza Other Respi Viruses. 2011 Jul;5(4):256-67.
        
     4. Mistaken assumptions and missed opportunities: correlates of undiagnosed HIV infection among black and Latino men who have sex with men
        Millett GA, Ding H, Marks G, Jeffries WL, Bingham T, Lauby J, Murrill C, Flores S, Stueve A.
        J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2011 Jun 7.
        
     5. A diagnostic and public health quandary: acute viral hepatitis in a hospital cafeteria worker
        Spradling PR, Selvage D, Drobeniuc J, Sharapov U, Stulberg D, Smelser C.
        J Clin Virol. 2011 Jun 1.
        
     6. Epidemiology of HIV among Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States, 2001-2008
        Adih WK, Campsmith M, Williams CL, Hardnett FP, Hughes D.
        J Int Assoc Physicians AIDS Care (Chic). 2011 May-Jun;10(3):150-9.
        
   • Environmental Health
     7. Perinatal exposure to low doses of dioxin can permanently impair human semen quality
        Mocarelli P, Gerthoux PM, Needham LL, Patterson DG, Limonta G, Falbo R, Signorini S, Bertona M, Crespi C, Sarto C, Scott PK, Turner WE, Brambilla P.
        Environ Health Perspect. 2011 May;119(5):713-8.
        
     8. Low-level lead exposure and elevations in blood pressure during pregnancy
        Wells EM, Navas-Acien A, Herbstman JB, Apelberg BJ, Silbergeld EK, Caldwell KL, Jones RL, Halden RU, Witter FR, Goldman LR.
        Environ Health Perspect. 2011 May;119(5):664-9.
        
     9. The three Es of healthy swimming
        Hlavsa MC, Beach MJ.
        J Environ Health. 2011 May;73(9):26-7.
        
     10. Association between presence of visible in-house mold and health-related quality of life in adults residing in four U.S. states
         Wen XJ, Balluz L.
         J Environ Health. 2011 May;73(9):8-14.
         
   • Food Safety
     11. Outbreak of campylobacteriosis associated with consumption of raw peas
         Gardner TJ, Fitzgerald C, Xavier C, Klein R, Pruckler J, Stroika S, McLaughlin JB.
         Clin Infect Dis. 2011 Jul;53(1):26-32.
         
   • Health Communication and Education
     12. Reductions in sexually transmitted infections associated with popular opinion leaders in China in a randomised controlled trial
         Rotheram-Borus MJ, Wu Z, Liang LJ, Li L, Detels R, Guan J, Yin Y, Swendeman D.
         Sex Transm Infect. 2011 Jun;87(4):337-343.
         
   • Healthcare Associated Infections
     13. Transmission of human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis C virus from an organ donor to four transplant recipients
         Ison MG, Llata E, Conover CS, Friedewald JJ, Gerber SI, Grigoryan A, Heneine W, Millis JM, Simon DM, Teo CG, Kuehnert MJ.
         Am J Transplant. 2011 Jun;11(6):1218-1225.
         
   • Immunity and Immunization
     14. Influenza vaccination coverage among pregnant women--National 2009 H1N1 Flu Survey (NHFS)
         Ding H, Santibanez TA, Jamieson DJ, Weinbaum CM, Euler GL, Grohskopf LA, Lu PJ, Singleton JA.
         Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2011 Jun;204(6 Suppl 1):S96-106.
         
     15. Immune correlates of protection against influenza: challenges for licensure of seasonal and pandemic influenza vaccines, Miami, FL, USA, March 1-3, 2010
         Haaheim LR, Katz JM.
         Influenza Other Respi Viruses. 2011 Jul;5(4):288-95.
         
     16. Varicella zoster virus DNA at inoculation sites and in saliva after Zostavax immunization
         Pierson DL, Mehta SK, Gilden D, Cohrs RJ, Nagel MA, Schmid DS, Tyring SK.
         J Infect Dis. 2011 Jun;203(11):1542-5.
         
     17. Detection of fecal shedding of rotavirus vaccine in infants following their first dose of pentavalent rotavirus vaccine
         Yen C, Jakob K, Esona MD, Peckham X, Rausch J, Hull JJ, Whittier S, Gentsch JR, Larussa P.
         Vaccine. 2011 May 31;29(24):4151-5.
         
   • Injury and Violence
     18. Association of externalizing behavior disorder symptoms and injury among fifth graders
         Schwebel DC, Roth DL, Elliott MN, Visser SN, Toomey SL, Shipp EM, Grunbaum JA, Schuster MA.
         Acad Pediatr. 2011 Jun 1.
         
   • Laboratory Sciences
     19. Comparison of mounting methods for the evaluation of fibers by phase contrast microscopy
         Lee EG, Pang TW, Nelson J, Andrew M, Harper M.
         Ann Occup Hyg. 2011 Jun 3.
         
     20. Characterization of in vivo anti-rotavirus activities of saponin extracts from Quillaja saponaria Molina
         Tam KI, Roner MR.
         Antiviral Res. 2011 Jun;90(3):231-41.
         
     21. Combined gene expression profiling and RNAi screening in clear cell renal cell carcinoma identify PLK1 and other therapeutic kinase targets
         Ding Y, Huang D, Zhang Z, Smith J, Petillo D, Looyenga BD, Feenstra K, Mackeigan JP, Furge KA, Teh BT.
         Cancer Res. 2011 Jun 3.
         
     22. Identification of antigenic targets for immunodetection of Balamuthia mandrillaris infection
         Kucerova Z, Sriram R, Wilkins PP, Visvesvara GS.
         Clin Vaccine Immunol. 2011 Jun 8.
         
     23. Composition of the heartwood essential oil of incense cedar (Calocedrus decurrens Torr.)
         Veluthoor S, Kelsey RG, Gonzalez-Hernandez MP, Panella N, Dolan M, Karchesy J.
         Holzforschung. 2011 ;65(3):333-336.
         
     24. Delayed maturation of antibody avidity but not seroconversion in rhesus macaques infected with SHIV during oral pre-exposure prophylaxis
         Curtis KA, Kennedy MS, Luckay A, Cong ME, Youngpairoj AS, Zheng Q, Smith J, Hanson D, Heneine W, Owen SM, Garcia-Lerma JG.
         J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2011 Jun 2.
         
     25. Comparison of quantitative airborne fungi measurements by active and passive sampling methods
         Yamamoto N, Schmechel D, Chen B, Lindsley W, Peccia J.
         J Aerosol Sci. 2011 ;42(8):499-507.
         
     26. An automated genotyping tool for enteroviruses and noroviruses
         Kroneman A, Vennema H, Deforche K, Avoort HV, Penaranda S, Oberste MS, Vinje J, Koopmans M.
         J Clin Virol. 2011 Jun;51(2):121-5.
         
     27. Biomarkers of exposure to triclocarban in urine and serum
         Ye X, Zhou X, Furr J, Ahn KC, Hammock BD, Gray EL, Calafat AM.
         Toxicology. 2011 May 23.
         
     28. Treatment of mice with human monoclonal antibody 24h after lethal aerosol challenge with virulent Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus prevents disease but not infection
         Hunt AR, Bowen RA, Frederickson S, Maruyama T, Roehrig JT, Blair CD.
         Virology. 2011 Jun 5;414(2):146-52.
         
   • Maternal and Child Health
     29. Pandemic influenza and pregnancy revisited: lessons learned from 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1)
         Jamieson DJ, Rasmussen SA, Uyeki TM, Weinbaum C.
         Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2011 Jun;204(6 Suppl 1):S1-3.
         
     30. The burden of invasive early-onset neonatal sepsis in the United States, 2005-2008
         Weston EJ, Pondo T, Lewis MM, Martell-Cleary P, Morin C, Jewell B, Daily P, Apostol M, Petit S, Farley M, Lynfield R, Reingold A, Hansen NI, Stoll BJ, Shane AL, Zell E, Schrag SJ.
         Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2011 Jun 7.
         
   • Occupational Safety and Health
     31. AORN Ergonomic Tool 3: lifting and holding the patient's legs, arms, and head while prepping
         Waters T, Spera P, Petersen C, Nelson A, Hernandez E, Applegarth S.
         AORN J. 2011 May;93(5):589-92.
         
     32. Impact of pesticide exposure misclassification on estimates of relative risks in the Agricultural Health Study
         Blair A, Thomas K, Coble J, Sandler DP, Hines CJ, Lynch CF, Knott C, Purdue MP, Zahm SH, Alavanja MC, Dosemeci M, Kamel F, Hoppin JA, Freeman LB, Lubin JH.
         Occup Environ Med. 2011 Jul;68(7):537-41.
         
   • Parasitic Diseases
     33. Irrigation and infection: the immunoepidemiology of schistosomiasis in ancient Nubia
         Hibbs AC, Secor WE, Van Gerven D, Armelagos G.
         Am J Phys Anthropol. 2011 Jun;145(2):290-8.
         
   • Program Evaluation
     34. Identifying chronic conditions in Medicare claims data: evaluating the Chronic Condition Data Warehouse algorithm
         Gorina Y, Kramarow EA.
         Health Serv Res. 2011 Jun 7.
         
   • Reproductive Health
     35. Recent trends and patterns in cesarean and vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) deliveries in the United States
         MacDorman M, Declercq E, Menacker F.
         Clin Perinatol. 2011 Jun;38(2):179-92.
         
   
   
3. Key Scientific Articles in Featured Topic Areas
   • Injury and Violence - Child Abuse and Maltreatment
     36. The long-term effects of childhood maltreatment experiences on subsequent illicit drug use and drug-related problems in young adulthood
         Huang S, Trapido E, Fleming L, Arheart K, Crandall L, French M, Malcolm S, et al.
         Addict Behav. 2011 Jan-Feb;36(1-2):95-102.
         
     37. Resilience following child maltreatment: a review of protective factors
         Afifi TO, Macmillan HL.
         Can J Psychiatry. 2011 May;56(5):266-72.
         
     38. Should child protection services respond differently to maltreatment, risk of maltreatment, and risk of harm?
         Fallon B, Trocme N, Maclaurin B.
         Child Abuse Negl. 2011 Apr;35(4):236-9.
         
     39. Intergenerational continuity in child maltreatment: mediating mechanisms and implications for prevention
         Berlin LJ, Appleyard K, Dodge KA.
         Child Dev. 2011 Jan;82(1):162-76.
         
     40. Predictors of client engagement and attrition in home-based child maltreatment prevention services
         Damashek A, Doughty D, Ware L, Silovsky J.
         Child Maltreat. 2011 Feb;16(1):9-20.
         
     41. Looking back and looking forward: a review and reflection on research articles published in child maltreatment from 1996 through 2010
         Feiring C, Zielinski M.
         Child Maltreat. 2011 Feb;16(1):3-8.
         
     42. A global perspective on child sexual abuse: meta-analysis of prevalence around the world
         Stoltenborgh M, van IJzendoorn MH, Euser EM, Bakermans-Kranenburg MJ.
         Child Maltreat. 2011 May;16(2):79-101.
         
     43. Child abuse in 28 developing and transitional countries--results from the Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys
         Akmatov MK.
         Int J Epidemiol. 2011 Feb;40(1):219-27.
         
     44. Effects of chronic maltreatment and maltreatment timing on children's behavior and cognitive abilities
         Jaffee SR, Maikovich-Fong AK.
         J Child Psychol Psychiatry. 2011 Feb;52(2):184-94.
         
     45. A combined motivation and parent-child interaction therapy package reduces child welfare recidivism in a randomized dismantling field trial
         Chaffin M, Funderburk B, Bard D, Valle LA, Gurwitch R.
         J Consult Clin Psychol. 2011 Feb;79(1):84-95.
         
     46. Perceived social norms, expectations, and attitudes toward corporal punishment among an urban community sample of parents
         Taylor CA, Hamvas L, Rice J, Newman DL, DeJong W.
         J Urban Health. 2011 Apr;88(2):254-69.
         
     47. Childhood abuse and neglect and the risk of STDs in early adulthood
         Haydon AA, Hussey JM, Halpern CT.
         Perspect Sex Reprod Health. 2011 Mar;43(1):16-22.
         
   
   
4. Public Health Articles Noted in the Media
   • MMWR in the Media
     48. Interim results: state-specific influenza vaccination coverage --- United States, August 2010--February 2011
         MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2011 Jun 10;60(22):737-743.
         
     49. Nonfatal bathroom injuries among persons aged >/=15 Years --- United States, 2008
         MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2011 Jun 10;60(22):729-733.
         
     50. Ocular toxocariasis --- United States, 2009--2010
         MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2011 Jun 10;60(22):734-736.
         
     51. Vital signs: incidence and trends of infection with pathogens transmitted commonly through food --- Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network, 10 U.S. sites, 1996--2010
         MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2011 Jun 10;60(22):749-755.
         
     52. Sexual identity, sex of sexual contacts, and health-risk behaviors among students in grades 9--12 --- Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance, selected sites, United States, 2001--2009
         MMWR Surveill Summ. 2011 ;60(7):1-133.
         
   • Chronic Diseases and Conditions
     53. Effect of screening on ovarian cancer mortality: the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal and Ovarian (PLCO) Cancer Screening Randomized Controlled Trial
         Buys SS, Partridge E, Black A, Johnson CC, Lamerato L, Isaacs C, Reding DJ, Greenlee RT, Yokochi LA, Kessel B, Crawford ED, Church TR, Andriole GL, Weissfeld JL, Fouad MN, Chia D, O'Brien B, Ragard LR, Clapp JD, Rathmell JM, Riley TL, Hartge P, Pinsky PF, Zhu CS, Izmirlian G, Kramer BS, Miller AB, Xu JL, Prorok PC, Gohagan JK, Berg CD, PLCO Project Team.
         JAMA. 2011 Jun 8;305(22):2295-303.
         
   
   

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