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[Diagnostic kits in parasitology: which controls?].

The development of new diagnostic tools particularly for some parasitic "neglected diseases", is slowed or even hindered by limited resources assigned for basic and applied research in public institution and private sector. Even if the time-line and costs needed for developing a new In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) test are generally lower compared to vaccines or new drugs, industry is poorly engaged in investing resources due to the perception of limited markets. To accelerate the development of diagnostics for the world's most deadly diseases, the World Health Organization's (WHO) Special Programme…

Assuring access to dental care for low-income families in North Carolina. The NC Institute of Medicine Task Force Study.

Following publication of the Task Force's recommendations for improving dental care access among low-income populations, North Carolina has taken several steps forward. The Division of Medical Assistance and the NC Dental Society are forming an advisory committee (comprising Medicaid patients, providers, and representatives from all elements of organized dentistry in the state) to review dental coverage and reimbursement rates. Using existing state funds, the NC Office of Research, Demonstrations and Rural Health Development has recruited 15 additional dentists and 1 dental hygienist to practi

Community Engagement in Long Covid Research: Process, Evaluation and Recommendations From the Long COVID and Episodic Disability Study.

INTRODUCTION: Long Covid and other infection-associated chronic condition communities have been integral in advocating for patient engagemen … possessed a range of professional and personal experiences spanning research, clinical, policy and private sector/business contexts; team members wore multiple hats and perspectives which collectively strengthened the diversity of expertise, perspectives and insights to the team and process. Engagement of people with lived experiences with Long Covid ensured th …

Beyond access: assessing WASH service delivery models in healthcare facilities of North Mecha, Dera, and Farta, Ethiopia.

BACKGROUND: The provision of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services in Healthcare Facilities (HCFs) necessitates more than just infrastructure; it requires a comprehensive systems approach. Effective WASH service delivery in HCFs involves establishing clear and practical policies and strategies, institutional arrangements and capacity, accountability mechanisms, as well as financing, planning, and monitoring. However, there is currently no well-defined service delivery model for WASH in HCFs in Ethiopia. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this assessment is to gather evidence on the WASH serv

The GRACE checklist for rating the quality of observational studies of comparative effectiveness: a tale of hope and caution.

BACKGROUND: While there is growing demand for information about comparative effectiveness (CE), there is substantial debate about whether an … ough literature review and consultation with experts from professional societies, payer groups, the private sector, and academia. Since no single gold standard exists for validation, checklist item responses were compared with 3 different types of external quality ratings (N=88 articles). The articles compared treatment effectiveness and/or safety of drugs, medi …

Legal and Policy Considerations in Lebanon Related to Proposals for Paraphilic Disorders in World Health Organization's International Classification of Diseases Manual, 11th Version.

INTRODUCTION: The World Health Organization's general assembly, in its last meeting of May 2019, has approved the suggested changes to the International Classification of Diseases manual, 11th version (ICD-11). Some of the proposed recommendations include the revision of "Disorders of Sexual Preference", now called Paraphilic Disorders, currently listed under the International Classification of Diseases-10 Mental and Behavioural Disorders. AIM: This article presents findings on the analysis of the existing laws and policies that are relevant to paraphilic disorders in Lebanon. METHODS: A lit

Glucocorticosteroids for infants with biliary atresia following Kasai portoenterostomy.

BACKGROUND: Biliary atresia is a life-threatening disease characterised by progressive destruction of both intra- and extra-hepatic biliary … d for any outcome. Trials were funded by charities, public organisations, and received support from private sector companies, none of which seemed to have an interest in the outcome of the respective trials. The effect of glucocorticosteroids after Kasai portoenterostomy on all-cause mortality is uncertain; the confidence interval is consistent with appreciable …

[Birth and succession of a current of learning in Korean medicine: the supporting yang current of learning].

In this study, I aim to reveal how Lee Gyoojoons medicine has given birth to a current of learning, the supporting yang current of learning, and describe its historical significance. Before anything, I'd like to throw the question of whether if there were any currents within the traditional Korean medicine. There are no records of medical currents being widely discussed until now in medical history of Korea; however, the current of Lee Jema's sasang medicine is the most noticeable one. Among the contemporaries of Lee Jema, during the late Chosun, there was also another famed medical practition

A comprehensive survey of cancer medicines prices, availability and affordability in Ghana.

IntroductionIn Ghana, prices for cancer medicines are characterized by high retail markups, forex fluctuations and high variation in prices of medicines. Most patients cannot afford the cancer medicines. There is a problem of unaffordability and limited availability of essential cancer medicines which suggests potential inequity in patient access to cancer medicines. The study objective was to assess the prices, availability, and affordability of cancer medicines in Ghana. Prices of cancer medicines are a major contributor to the cost of treatment for cancer patients and the comparison of thes

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… Several factors may explain the variability in prices paid by patients in the public and private sectors. … Cancer medicines are more affordable in the public sector (public hospitals) than in the private sectors (private pharmacies and private hospitals). …

Cancer medicines: a private vice for public benefit?

Cancer medicines have become one of the most dominant global medical technologies. They generate huge profits for the biopharmaceutical industry as well as fuel the research and advocacy activities of public funders, patient organisations, clinical and scientific communities and entire federal political ecosystems. The mismatch between the price, affordability and value of many cancer medicines and global need has generated significant policy debate, yet we see little change in behaviours from any of the major actors from public research funders through to regulatory authorities. In this polic

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… The private sector has captured all major avenues of pre-clinical and clinical cancer drug development, including RCTs [ 8 ]. In so doing the private sector are now in pole position to set the research agenda as well as the design of clinical studies. … professional bodies can expand and thrive entirely because of the substantial private sector funding. …

An ESHG-ESHRE survey on the current practice of expanded carrier screening in medically assisted reproduction.

STUDY QUESTION: What is the current practice and views on (expanded) carrier screening ((E)CS) among healthcare professionals in medically a … facilitated the introduction and expansion of ECS strategies, currently offered particularly in the private sector in the context of assisted reproduction. STUDY DESIGN, SIZE, DURATION: A cross-sectional survey evaluating practice and current views among professionals working in MAR practice in different European countries was designed using the online SurveyMo …

Fortification of maize flour with iron for controlling anaemia and iron deficiency in populations.

BACKGROUND: Approximately 800 million women and children have anaemia, a condition thought to cause almost 9% of the global burden of years … ed on any adverse effects.Public organisations funded three of the five included studies, while the private sector gave grants to universities to perform the other two. The presence of industry funding for some of these trials did not appear to positively influence results from these studies.The reduced number of studies, including only two age groups (children …

Surgical removal versus retention for the management of asymptomatic disease-free impacted wisdom teeth.

BACKGROUND: Prophylactic removal of asymptomatic disease-free impacted wisdom teeth is surgical removal of wisdom teeth in the absence of sy … ed Kingdom; our new search for this update identified one prospective cohort study conducted in the private sector in the USA. Primary outcome No eligible studies in this review reported the effects of removal compared with retention of asymptomatic disease-free impacted wisdom teeth on health-related quality of life Secondary outcomes We found only low to very …

A multi-country study to co-design and evaluate digital educational resources to support conversations about ending fertility treatment.

STUDY QUESTION: How can educational resources be feasibly co-designed and used to support conversations between staff and patients about ending fertility treatment? SUMMARY ANSWER: Co-design workshops allow for the development of educational resources that account for all stakeholders' perspectives and are considered sensitive, informative, and helpful to support end-of-treatment conversations, but staff and patients have different views about how these can be used within the treatment pathway. WHAT IS KNOWN ALREADY: Ending treatment without children is a common outcome but seldom discussed

A call for the United States to continue investing in science.

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… One justification that has been posited for cutting back public funding for research is the belief that biomedical research should be driven by the private sector. … While its contribution to scientific discoveries is undeniable, the private sector is neither designed nor equipped for basic biomedical research nor to support research into rare diseases whose treatments would not be profitable. …

A call for the United States to continue investing in science.

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… One justification that has been posited for cutting back public funding for research is the belief that biomedical research should be driven by the private sector. … While its contribution to scientific discoveries is undeniable, the private sector is neither designed nor equipped for basic biomedical research nor to support research into rare diseases whose treatments would not be profitable. …

A call for the United States to continue investing in science.

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… One justification that has been posited for cutting back public funding for research is the belief that biomedical research should be driven by the private sector. … While its contribution to scientific discoveries is undeniable, the private sector is neither designed nor equipped for basic biomedical research nor to support research into rare diseases whose treatments would not be profitable. …

A call for the United States to continue investing in science.

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… One justification that has been posited for cutting back public funding for research is the belief that biomedical research should be driven by the private sector. … While its contribution to scientific discoveries is undeniable, the private sector is neither designed nor equipped for basic biomedical research nor to support research into rare diseases whose treatments would not be profitable. …

A call for the United States to continue investing in science.

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… One justification that has been posited for cutting back public funding for research is the belief that biomedical research should be driven by the private sector. … While its contribution to scientific discoveries is undeniable, the private sector is neither designed nor equipped for basic biomedical research nor to support research into rare diseases whose treatments would not be profitable. …

A call for the United States to continue investing in science.

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… One justification that has been posited for cutting back public funding for research is the belief that biomedical research should be driven by the private sector. … While its contribution to scientific discoveries is undeniable, the private sector is neither designed nor equipped for basic biomedical research nor to support research into rare diseases whose treatments would not be profitable. …