The PLOS “Speaking of Medicine” blog highlights a number of new articles published in the current issue of PLOS Medicine. “Sohni Dean and colleagues identify the most important research areas for improving pre-conception care for women in low- and middle-income countries,” including integration of care into the wider health care system and health promotion, among other strategies, according to the blog. “Amanda Mocroft and colleagues conclude that late diagnosis of HIV infection and entry into care remains a substantial problem across Europe,” and “Bertran Auvert and colleagues report that the rollout of voluntary male circumcision services into the community of Orange Farm, South Africa, is linked to reductions in HIV infection levels,” according to the blog (9/3).