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European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP): the path towards a true partnership
(2009-07-20)
Abstract
Background
European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDCTP) was founded in 2003 by the European ...
Camptothecin and khat (Catha edulis Forsk.) induced distinct cell death phenotypes involving modulation of c-FLIPL, Mcl-1, procaspase-8 and mitochondrial function in acute myeloid leukemia cell lines
(2009-11-13)
Abstract
Background
An organic extract of the recreational herb khat (Catha edulis Forsk.) triggers cell death in various ...
Recognition of depression in children in general hospital-based paediatric units in Kenya: practice and policy implications
(2009-10-28)
Background :Physical disorders are commonly comorbid with depression in children attending general medical facilities. However, the depression component is rarely recognise. Methods: A questionnaire on sociodemographics ...
Comparative evaluation of the Ifakara tent trap-B, the standardized resting boxes and the human landing catch for sampling malaria vectors and other mosquitoes in urban Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
(2009-08-12)
Frequent, sensitive and accurate sampling of Anopheles mosquitoes is a prerequisite for effective management of malaria vector control programmes. The most reliable existing means to measure mosquito density is the human ...
Active management of the third stage of labour without controlled cord traction: a randomized non-inferiority controlled trial
(2009-01-21)
Abstract
Background
The third stage of labour refers to the period between birth of the baby and complete expulsion of the placenta. ...
The prevalence of mental disorders in adults in different level general medical facilities in Kenya: a cross-sectional study
(2009-01-14)
Abstract
Background
The possibility that a significant proportion of the patients attending a general health facility may ...
Information needs of health care workers in developing countries: a literature review with a focus on Africa
(2009-04-08)
Abstract
Health care workers in developing countries continue to lack access to basic, practical information to enable them to deliver safe, effective care. This paper provides the first phase of ...
Accountable priority setting for trust in health systems - the need for research into a new approach for strengthening sustainable health action in developing countries
(2009-10-24)
Abstract
Despite multiple efforts to strengthen health systems in low and middle income countries, intended sustainable improvements in health outcomes have not been shown. To date most priority ...