Author: Renata Santillan The current issue of PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases presents a new collection of articles on the use of genetically…
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Collections New collection of articles explores the science, application, and regulation of genetically modified insects for disease controlRead more
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General Why is Research Critical to Stop Tuberculosis?Read more
Guest blogger Dr Christian Lienhardt discusses the International Roadmap for Tuberculosis Research a framework outlining priority areas for investment in TB research. With…
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General Treating TrichiasisRead more
Guest blogger Dr Michael Ekuoba Gyasi discusses trachoma, and the implications of two trials recently published in PLoS Medicine evaluating the treatment…
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General Ensuring Respect for the Donated Brains of ChildrenRead more
Nature has reported on the tissue-bank shortage involving donations of brains from children1. An accompanying editorial highlights that the key to treatments…
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General Reporting guidelines for systematic reviews that consider effects on health equityRead more
We would like to invite readers of Speaking of Medicine to complete a survey about which items should be reported in equity-oriented…
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General From ‘No Health Without Research’ to ‘Research for Health’ – World Health Report 2012Read more
Guest blog by Tikki Pang, Director, Research Policy & Cooperation, World Health Organization. In a blog posted on January 25, 2011 I…
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Global Health Medical assistance and crisis mapping: is the hype justified?Read more
Guest post by Sierra Williams Popular data visualization tools and crisis mapping software are increasingly relied upon to better equip on-the-ground medical…
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General Sustainability for abolition of user fees in Africa: shared responsibility for a complex problemRead more
As the blog by Rhona MacDonald Encouraging developments for universal access to health care emphasized developing countries continue their march towards achieving…
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General Failed vaccine campaigns are a global issueRead more
The Guardian (UK) recently revealed that Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) agents working with Pakistani health officials arranged a vaccination drive using a…
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Policy Decision rendered on the Prostitution PledgeRead more
This guest blog is from Nicole F. Masenior and Chris Beyrer, Senior Research Coordinator and Director respectively of the Center for Public…
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Conference news Eliminate the Neglect: U.S. Support Needed to Expand Assault on Neglected DiseasesRead more
Guest post by Bernard Pecoul and Peter Hotez If you asked the average American if they’ve ever heard of sleeping sickness, river…
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General WHO steps up and addresses the issue of attacks on health workers and facilitiesRead more
Guest post by Leonard Rubenstein and Katherine Footer. The consternation of the international community in response to attacks on health workers, patients…