Background This article analyses the epidemiological research developments in Latin
America and the Caribbean (LAC). It integrates the series commissioned by the International …

Introduction Few studies have assessed the nature and quality of randomized controlled
trials (RCTs) in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Methods and Findings The aims of …

Background Little is known about how health research systems (HRS) in low-income
countries emerge and evolve over time, and how this process relates to their performance …

Si elimináramos todo lo que hemos aprendido con la investigación para la salud, muy
probablemente perderíamos una buena parte de las ganancias en salud que hacen que la …

Background The health research system (HRS) is an important national priority that requires
a systematic and functional approach. Evaluating the HRS of Iran as a developing country …

Abstract Background In 2011, the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region committee launched
a strategy for scaling up research in the region to address the countries' health needs …

Background: Over the past decade, the political movement called 'Revolución Ciudadana'
implemented a variety of policies and interventions (P&I) in Ecuador to improve higher …

RESUMEN Introducción: En Cuba la docencia, la asistencia y la investigación constituyen
funciones esenciales de la salud pública. Objetivo: Analizar desde una nueva posición los …

Background The legal framework and funding mechanisms of the national health research
system were recently reformed in Mexico. A study of the resource allocation for health …

This descriptive study identifies trends in clinical trial registration in the World Health
Organization International Clinical Trial Registry Platform (ICTRP) for Latin America and the …