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Science and Development Network
News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
Healthcare poses a complex challenge for developing countries, interweaving problems of science, health and development.
Opinions and Analysis
Tropical-chronic diseases link 'could inform health policy'
Understanding how neglected tropical diseases affect chronic diseases can help inform health policies, say Peter Hotez and Abdallah Daar.
19 November 2008
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Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Priority review vouchers might not be the way forward
FDA priority review vouchers will not necessarily encourage research into tropical diseases, argues Aaron Kesselheim.
18 November 2008
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Source: New England Journal of Medicine
Time to count the burden of foodborne disease
17 November 2008
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Policy Briefs
Integrating HIV, food security and nutrition policies
Recommendations for governments, civil society and international partners on addressing food and nutrition concerns in the context of HIV.
13 August 2008
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Source: UNAIDS
Controlling TB requires public awareness
An assessment of national tuberculosis policies in select countries emphasises the need for more public engagement.
27 June 2007
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Source: Open Society Institute
News and Features
Bankruptcy leaves indigenous sickle cell treatment in jeopardy
Xechem International, the US-based company that owns the rights to a promising sickle cell anaemia treatment, has filed for bankruptcy.
21 November 2008
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Bamako 'Call to Action' unites 69 countries on health research
Developing world ministers have launched a "Call to Action" that may redefine the goals of health-related research.
Academics 'have too much say' on health research agendas
19 November 2008
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Information Services
Foodborne diseases: counting the bodies
A WHO initiative aims to quantify the global burden of foodborne disease, says Arie Havelaar
Rapid diagnostic tests: The way forward?
Rapid diagnostic tests may present a quick and easy-to-use solution for improved malaria diagnosis
