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Neglected diseases, such as Chagas disease and schistosomiasis, are given a low status in global public health priorities. Yet they affect one billion people, mainly in remote areas, rural slums and conflict zones.
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Opinions and Analysis
Neglected tropical diseases ‘heart enemies’
Neglected tropical diseases are a hidden factor of cardiovascular diseases in developing countries, say Yasmin Moolani and colleagues.
14 July 2012
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Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Disparity in Chagas disease demands ‘urgent attention’
The challenges currently faced by Chagas patients are similar to those at the beginning of the HIV/AIDS epidemics, say Peter J. Hotez and colleagues.
14 June 2012
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Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Africa's hidden scourge needs an integrated approach
11 May 2012
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News and Features
GPS and phones to help map neglected diseases in Africa
Sub-Saharan government programmes will map the 'top five' neglected tropical diseases using GIS and mobile phones.
Brazil: GM strains ‘reduce dengue mosquito population’
The release of GM strains of Aedes aegypti in a Brazilian village reduced numbers of the mosquito by 96 per cent, claim the company in charge.
12 June 2013
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Drug and a syphilis test offer hope of yaws eradication
24 April 2013
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Vaccine against Chagas disease shows effectiveness
16 April 2013
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