ISSN 0031-1480

March-June 2001, Volume 44, Number 1-2

EDITOR: CHARLES S. MGONE, PETER M. SIBA

Editorial Committee I. Kevau
A. Saweri
G. Mola
T. Taufa

Editorial Assistants: C. Leahy, N. Pomat

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• Authors preparing manuscripts for publication in the Journal should consult 'Information for Authors' inside back cover.

CONTENTS

EDITORIAL
Rationale and prospects of combination therapy as a strategy for delaying antimalarial drug resistance N.D.E. Alexander	1
ORIGINAL ARTICLES
Safety and immunogenicity of two Haemophilus influenzae type b polysaccharide-tetanus toxoid conjugate vaccines (PRP-T) given with diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine to young Papua New Guinean children D. Lehmann, M. Kakazo, G. Saleu, J. Taime, A. Javati, P. Namuigi, M.P. Alpers, B. Wegmüller, M. Zellmeyer, E. Fürer, J.U. Que and C. Herzog	6
Towards a malaria vaccine for Papua New Guinea J.C. Reeder	17
Physiotherapy in Mount Hagen General Hospital: an audit of activity over a six-month period N. Powell	24
Abdominal trauma in urban Papua New Guinea P. Ponifasio, H.O. Poki and D.A.K. Watters	36
Solomon Islands dengue seroprevalence study – previous circulation of dengue confirmed A.Darcy, H. Clothier, D. Phillips, B. Bakote’e and T. Stewart	43
Perinatal outcome and associated factors of persistent breech presentation at the Port Moresby General Hospital, Papua New Guinea A.B. Amoa, M. Sapuri and C.A. Klufio	48
CASE REPORT
Systemic lupus erythematosus in children: a case report and review A.D. Kemiki, S. Jimmy and A. Rongap	57
CLINICAL PRACTICE
Managing severe head injuries in Papua New Guinea D.A.K. Watters	63
SPECIAL ARTICLE
Guidelines for Medical Research Projects in Papua New Guinea Medical Research Advisory Committee	66
MEDLARS BIBLIOGRAPHY	69

ISSN 0031-1480

September-December 2001, Volume 44, Number 3-4

EDITOR: CHARLES S. MGONE GUEST EDITOR: GRAHAM D. OGLE

Editorial Committee I. Kevau
G. Mola
S. Naraqi
A. Saweri
T. Taufa

Editorial Assistants: Cynthea Leahy
Emeritus Editor: Michael Alpers

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• Printed by Bolton Inprint for the Medical Society of Papua New Guinea.
• Authors preparing manuscripts for publication in the Journal should consult 'Information for Authors' inside back cover.

CONTENTS

FOCUS ISSUE ON DIABETES

EDITORIAL
Diabetes in Papua New Guinea G.D. Ogle	79
ORIGINAL ARTICLES
Type 2 diabetes mellitus in Papua New Guinea - an historical perspectives G.D. Ogle	81
A survey of diabetes services in hospitals in Papua New Guinea J. Lesley, L.A. Manning and G.D. Ogle	88
Type 1 diabetes mellitus in children in Papua New Guinea G.D. Ogle, J. Lesley, P. Sine and P. McMaster	96
Community screening for diabetes in the National Capital District, Papua New Guinea: is betelnut chewing a risk factor for diabetes? A.L. Benjamin	101
Diabetes: the by-product of westernization in Papua New Guinea T. Taufa and A.L. Benjamin	108
The role of low birthweight in the aetiology of type 2 diabetes A.W. Thorburn and J. Proietto	111
Type 2 diabetes mellitus: an evolving therapeutic approach A. McElduff	124
Diabetes education: a keystone in the management of diabetes M. McGill	131
Superiority of traditional village diet and lifestyle in minimizing cardiovascular disease risk in Papua New Guinea M. Kende	135
The rocky road from roots to rice: a review of the changing food and nutrition situation in Papua New Guinea W. Saweri	151
Diabetes in Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples K.G. Rowley and K.O'Dea	164
Chronic diseases management in the Jamaican setting: HOPE worldwide Jamaica's experience P. Swaby, E. Wilson, S. Swaby, R. Sue-Ho and R. Pierre	171
MEDICAL RESEARCH PROJECT IN PAPUA NEW GUINEA	176
MEDLARS BIBLIOGRAPHY	178