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Ethical and sustainable standards of care — the treatment received by patients and participants in medical research — are essential to ensuring people's well being.
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Opinions and Analysis
BioMed Analysis: Supporting community healthcare
Developing countries must recognise the value of community healthcare and provide clearer ethical guidelines for practice, says Priya Shetty.
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.
17 July 2010
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Source: Nature
Policy Briefs
Better research capacity means better decision-making
Building local research capacity can lead to more effective decision-making based on scientific findings in mother and newborn health.
6 February 2009
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Source: Towards 4+5
News and Features
Micro-needles 'could cut infections from vaccination'
Researchers have developed new micro-needles that dissolve in the skin and administer antimicrobials during vaccination.
20 August 2010
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Egypt rejects estimates of high hepatitis C levels
A study suggesting the number of new cases of hepatitis C in Egypt is five times higher than thought has been disputed by health officals.
19 August 2010
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India rejects 'New Delhi' superbug study
13 August 2010
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India, UK to collaborate on fuel–cell technology, healthcare
4 August 2010
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