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Objectives To identify and describe randomised controlled trials on HIV and AIDS conducted
in Africa and to map their spatial distribution using exact geographic coordinates. Design …

There is a need to formulate and conduct trials to test treatments that are context-specific
and socially relevant. With careful planning in advance and shared partnership among …

Over the past 10 years there has been an increase in the number of vaccine clinical studies
conducted in resource limited countries. These include vaccine trials for diseases such as …

Introduction: The informed consent process is a fundamental part of clinical trials and is
driven by both a legal and ethical agenda. The process may be seriously compromised if …

Health interventions that are effective in developed countries may not be as effective in
developing countries given the differing social, economic, cultural, and infrastructure factors …

Background Cleft surgery follow-up in developing regions is challenging. This study
evaluated rates, costs, and satisfaction of 2 follow-up programs at the Guwahati …

Background The challenge for evidence-based healthcare is to reduce mortality and the
burden of diseases. This study aimed to compare where research is conducted to where …

Introduction To effectively address HIV/AIDS in Africa, evidence on preventing new
infections and providing effective treatment is needed. Ideally, decisions on which …

Background Most stroke research is conducted in high income countries, yet most stroke
occurs in low-and middle-income countries. There is an urgent need to build stroke research …