New MUAC Community Website
A free and open site for the dissemination and discussion of issues related to the use of mid-upperarm circumference (MUAC) has been recently set up. Topics will include (but are not restricted to) casedefinitions, surveys, and patient monitoring.
To join, you will need to provide a user name and valid email address
Anyone can view the stories and comments on the site and view/download files attached to stories. Authenticated users can create and edit their own stories, upload and attach files or delete their own stories. Users can also comment on their own and other's stories.
Visit the MUAC Community Website at: http://tng.brixtonhealth.com/
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New MUAC Community Website. Field Exchange 34, October 2008. p16. www.ennonline.net/fex/34/new
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