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Neglected tropical diseases ‘heart enemies’

Neglected tropical diseases are a hidden factor of cardiovascular diseases in developing countries, say Yasmin Moolani and colleagues.

Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases

14 July 2012 | ES

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.

Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases

14 June 2012 | ES

Global treaty would improve access to health

A binding international convention would facilitate a move towards more equitable access to R&D in health, according to Suerie Moon and colleagues.

Source: PLoS Medicine

23 May 2012 | EN | ES

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Africa's hidden scourge needs an integrated approach

Buruli ulcer could spread as agriculture intensifies in Africa, making prevention research vital, says agro-eco-health expert Rousseau Djouaka.

11 May 2012 | EN

India needs a dengue surveillance system

India urgently needs a permanent dengue surveillance system, say N. Sivagnaname and colleagues.

Source: Current Science

23 March 2012 | EN

Biomed Analysis: Why Africa must make its own drugs

There is a pressing need for Africa to bolster its pharmaceuticals industry, and that requires the right policy framework, argues Priya Shetty.

22 March 2012 | EN

Biomed Analysis: Sustainability goals too light on health

The proposed Sustainable Development Goals need more focus on health to continue the progress achieved with MDGs, argues Priya Shetty.

16 February 2012 | EN | FR

Research needed to tackle neglected disease uncertainties

The revised malaria death toll suggests a need for research into uncertainties in controlling neglected tropical diseases, says Mark Booth.

Source: New Statesman

7 February 2012 | EN

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Build on genomic advances to benefit the poor

Much progress has been made in genomics research, says Stephen Baker, but the impact on public health is limited in the developing world.

Source: Nature

25 October 2011 | EN

Biomed Analysis: Wanted — cash injection for vaccines

Few causes are more worthy of funding than vaccines, says Priya Shetty, and the developing world relies on GAVI getting the billions it needs.

26 May 2011 | EN | ES

Biomed Analysis: Eliminating sleeping sickness for good

After recent gains against trypanosomiasis, new diagnostic and treatment tools mean we can make the final push, says Priya Shetty.

24 March 2011 | EN | FR

Biomed Analysis: Public–private health R&D can't stall

The funding stream for partnerships between the pharmaceutical and public sectors cannot be allowed to dry up, says Priya Shetty.

16 February 2011 | EN

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BioMed Analysis: Mental health a forgotten problem

It is time to turn our attention to mental health in poor countries, argues Priya Shetty.

19 October 2010 | EN

Chagas disease: A global challenge

Chagas disease has gone beyond Latin America and, today, is a challenge for non-endemic countries, say José R. Coura and Pedro A. Viñas.

Source: Nature

17 July 2010 | ES

BioMed Analysis: Conventional innovation isn't enough

Innovating for health is about more than drug development. It means new ways of delivering and using existing technologies, says Priya Shetty.

17 June 2010 | EN

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Neglected diseases should share diagnostic tools

Neglected diseases can be added to broader diagnostic development projects at little extra cost, say Joseph Mathu Ngung'u and colleagues.

Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases

3 June 2010 | EN | ES

Vaccine research for peace

Collaborative research between the United States and Islamic countries can reduce disease and promote peace, says vaccinologist Peter J. Hotez.

Source: Science

16 March 2010 | EN | 中文

Universities should invest in neglected tropical diseases

Sandeep P. Kishore and colleagues call on universities to focus on research for neglected tropical diseases.

Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases

4 March 2010 | EN

Glaxo sets example to other drug companies

A Nature editorial praises GlaxoSmithKline for sharing its database of potential malaria drugs and urges others to follow suit.

Source: Nature

2 February 2010 | EN

Global fund would ensure poor receive key drugs

A global fund for drug innovators could enable them to tackle diseases that mainly affect the poor, say Amitava Banerjee and colleagues.

Source: The Lancet

12 January 2010 | EN