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Malaria on isolated Melanesian islands prior to the initiation of malaria elimination activities
Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:00:00 +0100 | Malaria Journal
Conclusion: For various reasons malaria rates are declining in these provinces providing a favourable situation for local malaria elimination. This will be advanced using mass distribution of bed nets and selective indoor residual spraying, the introduction of rapid diagnostic tests and artemisinin combination therapy, and intensive case detection and surveillance. It is as yet uncertain whether malaria parasites can themselves be sustainably eliminated from entire Melanesian islands, where they have previously been endemic. Key issues on the road to malaria elimination will be continued community involvement, improved field diagnostic methods and elimination of residual P. vivax parasites from the liver of asymptomatic persons. (Source: Malaria Journal)

Phylogenetically Unique Endophytic Actinomycetes from Tropical Plants Possess Great Biosynthetic Potential.
Thu, 13 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 | Applied and Environmental Microbiology
In this study, 123 endophytic actinomycetes were isolated from tropical plants collected from several locations in Papua New Guinea and Mborokua Island, Solomon Islands. Isolates were found to be prevalent in roots but uncommon in leaves. Initially, isolates were dereplicated to the strain level by ribotyping. Subsequent characterization of 105 unique strains by 16S rDNA sequence analysis revealed that 17 different genera were represented and rare genera such as Sphaerisporangium and Planotetraspora, which have never been previously reported to be endophytic, were quite prevalent. Phylogenetic analyses grouped many of the strains into clades distinct from known genera within Thermomonosporaceae and Micromonosporaceae indicating that they may be unique genera. Bioactivity testing and LC-MS ...

Using the entomological inoculation rate to assess the impact of vector control on malaria parasite transmission and elimination
Tue, 11 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 | Malaria Journal
Conclusion: These studies indicate that current vector control methods alone cannot ultimately eradicate malaria because no intervention sustained an annual EIR less than one. While researchers develop new tools, integrated vector management may make the greatest impact on malaria transmission. There are many gaps in the entomological malaria literature and recommendations for future research are provided. (Source: Malaria Journal)

Associations of a non-synonymous variant in SLC2A9 with gouty arthritis and uric acid levels in Han Chinese subjects and Solomon Islanders
Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:56:30 +0100 | Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases
Conclusion Non-synonymous SNP rs3733591 variant within the SLC2A9 gene from two geographically diverse populations served as an important genetic checkpoint for tophaceous gout and increased uric acid levels. (Source: Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases)

Biocultural interpretations of trauma in two prehistoric Pacific Island populations from Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. - Scott RM, Buckley HR.
Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:28:37 +0100 | SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated)
Two Pacific Island skeletal samples originating from the inland site of Nebira, Papua New Guinea (1230-1650) and a coastal site on the small island of Taumako, Solomon Islands (1530-1698) were examined for evidence of skeletal trauma using a biocultural ap... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))

Effect of the Neuraminidase Mutation H274Y Conferring Resistance to Oseltamivir on the Replicative Capacity and Virulence of Old and Recent Human Influenza A(H1N1) Viruses
Mon, 25 Jan 2010 21:31:53 +0100 | The Journal of Infectious Diseases Latest Issue
Conclusions. The viral fitness of the recent A/Brisbane/59/2007‐like H274Y variant is not impaired, consistent with its global dissemination. These results reinforce the need for new antiviral strategies. (Source: The Journal of Infectious Diseases Latest Issue)

Biocultural interpretations of trauma in two prehistoric Pacific Island populations from Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands
Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 | American Journal of Physical Anthropology
Two Pacific Island skeletal samples originating from the inland site of Nebira, Papua New Guinea (1230-1650) and a coastal site on the small island of Taumako, Solomon Islands (1530-1698) were examined for evidence of skeletal trauma using a biocultural approach. The types of trauma identified were cranial trauma, postcranial fractures, and piercing and sharp force trauma. Both samples exhibit trauma (Nebira, n = 9/28, 32.1%; Taumako, n = 17/133, 12.8%). Postcranial fractures are significantly higher in males from Nebira (Fisher Exact P value = 0.025). The prevalence of cranial trauma (n = 6/28, 21.4%) is significantly higher in Nebira individuals (Fisher Exact P value = 0.007). There is no conclusive evidence of piercing trauma at Nebira unlike Taumako, which has four individuals with evi...

Antimethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) activity of 'pacific propolis' and isolated prenylflavanones
Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 | Phytotherapy Research
This study was undertaken to purify and identify some anti-MRSA constituents from propolis, a natural product from the beehive traditionally used in folk medicine for its antimicrobial properties. A crude extract of propolis originating from the Solomon Islands ('Pacific propolis') was screened, using an agar dilution assay, in vitro against 15 MRSA clinical isolates. Results revealed activity worthy of further investigation, and subsequent purification work on this crude extract afforded 23 fractions. Further purification of active fractions led to the isolation of compounds 1-4, characterized upon analysis of their spectroscopic data (1D- and 2D-NMR, MS) and by comparison with the literature, as the prenylflavanones propolin H (1), propolin G (2), propolin D (3), and propolin C (4). This...

UNICEF Gears Up Relief Efforts To Tsunami-struck Solomon Islands
Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:00:00 +0100 | Health News from Medical News Today
UNICEF Pacific is providing immediate support to the victims of a tsunami that hit Rendova and Tetepare Islands in the Solomon Islands on 4 January. UNICEF Pacific was already working in Gizo on reconstruction of schools affected by the 2007 tsunami. Following reports that Rendova Island has been severely affected with hundreds of houses damaged and large areas completely inundated the children's agency dispatched a rapid assessment team to Rendova and Tetepare Islands by boat There are 3600 people living on Rendova Island... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)