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Michael Z. Chen
Researcher at Johns Hopkins University
Publications - 15
Citations - 5270
Michael Z. Chen is an academic researcher from Johns Hopkins University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Population & Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The author has an hindex of 13, co-authored 14 publications receiving 5034 citations.
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Male circumcision for HIV prevention in men in Rakai, Uganda: a randomised trial
Ronald H. Gray,Godfrey Kigozi,David Serwadda,Frederick Makumbi,Stephen Watya,Fred Nalugoda,Noah Kiwanuka,Lawrence H. Moulton,Mohammad A Chaudhary,Michael Z. Chen,Nelson K. Sewankambo,Fred Wabwire-Mangen,Melanie C. Bacon,Carolyn Williams,Pius Opendi,Steven J. Reynolds,Steven J. Reynolds,Oliver Laeyendecker,Oliver Laeyendecker,Thomas C. Quinn,Thomas C. Quinn,Maria J. Wawer +21 more
TL;DR: Male circumcision reduced HIV incidence in men without behavioural disinhibition as well as in all sociodemographic, behavioural, and sexually transmitted disease symptom subgroups.
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Male circumcision for HIV prevention in men in Rakai, Uganda : a randomised trial. Commentary
Marie-Louise Newell,Till Bärnighausen,Ronald H. Gray,Godfrey Kigozi,David Serwadda,Frederick Makumbi,Stephen Watya,Fred Nalugoda,Noah Kiwanuka,Lawrence H. Moulton,Mohammad A Chaudhary,Michael Z. Chen,Nelson K. Sewankambo,Fred Wabwire-Mangen,Melanie C. Bacon,Carolyn Williams,Pius Opendi,Steven J. Reynolds,Oliver Laeyendecker,Thomas C. Quinn,Maria J. Wawer +20 more
TL;DR: In this article, the effect of male circumcision on HIV incidence in men was investigated on a randomized trial in rural Rakai district, Uganda, where 4996 uncircumcised, HIV-negative men aged 15-49 years who agreed to HIV testing and counselling were enrolled in this randomised trial.
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Male Circumcision for the Prevention of HSV-2 and HPV Infections and Syphilis
Aaron A.R. Tobian,David Serwadda,David Serwadda,Thomas C. Quinn,Godfrey Kigozi,Patti E. Gravitt,Oliver Laeyendecker,Blake Charvat,Victor Ssempijja,Melissa Riedesel,Amy E. Oliver,Rebecca G. Nowak,Lawrence H. Moulton,Michael Z. Chen,Steven J. Reynolds,Maria J. Wawer,Ronald H. Gray +16 more
TL;DR: In addition to decreasing the incidence of HIV infection, male circumcision significantly reduced the incidenceof HSV-2 infection and the prevalence of HPV infection, findings that underscore the potential public health benefits of the procedure.
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Male circumcision and HIV acquisition and transmission: Cohort studies in Rakai, Uganda
Ronald H. Gray,Kiwanuka N,Thomas C. Quinn,Nelson K. Sewankambo,David Serwadda,Fred Wabwire Mangen,Tom Lutalo,Fred Nalugoda,Robert M. Kelly,Mary Meehan,Michael Z. Chen,Chuanjun Li,Maria J. Wawer +12 more
TL;DR: Preubertal circumcision may reduce male HIV acquisition in a general population, but the protective effects are confounded by cultural and behavioral factors in Muslims and in discordant couples, circumcision reduces HIV acquisition and transmission.
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The effects of male circumcision on female partners’ genital tract symptoms and vaginal infections in a randomized trial in Rakai, Uganda
Ronald H. Gray,Godfrey Kigozi,David Serwadda,Frederick Makumbi,Fred Nalugoda,Stephen Watya,Laurence Moulton,Michael Z. Chen,Nelson K. Sewankambo,Noah Kiwanuka,Victor Sempijja,Tom Lutalo,Joseph Kagayii,Fred Wabwire-Mangen,Renee Ridzon,Melanie C. Bacon,Maria J. Wawer +16 more
TL;DR: Male circumcision reduces the risk of ulceration, trichomonas, and BV in female partners in HIV-negative wives of married participants.