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Bayesian Clinical Trials (Nature Reviews Article)

An introduction into and overview on the mathematics and practice of Bayesian (adaptive) clinical trials.

Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for Capacity Strengthening in Health Research - ESSENCE Good Practice

The ESSENCE on Health Research initiative has created a good practice document on Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for Capacity Strengthening in Health Research.

Preparing for HIV Vaccine Trials in Nigeria: Building the Capacity of the Community and National Coordinating, Regulatory and Ethical Bodies

This article, published in AIDS & Clinical Research, reports on a project aiming at building the capacity of regulatory agencies in Nigeria.

NTDs: Disease control is about much more than drugs

Often, morbidity management in NTDs is overlooked, due to its complexity and expensiveness.

A systematic review of barriers to and facilitators of the use of evidence by policymakers (BMC article)

The gap between research and practice or policy is often described as a problem. To identify new barriers of and facilitators to the use of evidence by policymakers, and assess the state of research in this area, the authors present a systematic review.

Dissemination and Implementation Research: Intersection between Nursing Science and Health Care Delivery

The editorial in Nursing Research and Practice discusses facilitators and barriers to knowledge and implementation of research findings in nursing.

Managing health worker migration: a qualitative study of the Philippine response to nurse brain drain

A qualitative study investigating causes and effects of nurse migration in the Philippines.

Five keys to improving research costing in low- and middle-income countries

ESSENCE on Health Research have created a good practice document on research costing. It includes a review of the funding practices related to the definition and funding of direct and indirect costs. 

Monitoring - A Gradual Process

New to monitoring clinical research trials? Ogundokun Olusegun outlines some of the responsibilities and tasks that the role involves, from revieiwing sites and managing research centers to the lifestyle pressures on the road.

Synoptic Report on the Global Health Trials Workshop held in Lagos, Nigeria on 6th November 2013

Here you can read a report of the Lagos clinical research workshop held on 6th November 2013, as well as downloading the powerpoint slides from the day and seeing pictures.

Implementation Research in Health: A Practical Guide from the WHO

This guide, developed by the WHO and released in December 2013, aims to facilitate implementation research in LMICs.

New publication on rifampicin Mono-Resistance in TB

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Better Reporting of Scientific Studies: Why It Matters

A recent editorial in PLoS discusses the significance of transparency in reporting and publishing the studies and how scientific studies guidelines have evolved over time.

A “reverse pharmacology” approach for developing an anti-malarial phytomedicine

A new "improved traditional medicine" for malaria was developed in Mali, using an innovative approach. Instead of starting with classical laboratory research on plant phytochemistry and pharmacology, the authors first observed the clinical effectiveness of herbal remedies in current use. This approach enabled them to select what appeared to be the most effective remedy among 66 others.

A template for writing a research protocol

D Groups Webinar: E Forums for Health and Development Professionsls

Presentations from D Groups

Clinical Research Laboratories for Trials in Global Health in Central Africa

The authors present the story of building a succesful research laboratory in Cameroon, including how they managed building up the infrastructure, equipment maintenance, staff training.

Technology issues for research in remote areas/developing regions

Researchers can often be tripped up by issues they encounter in developing regions and remote areas. Although no definitive answers are provided (there are just too many options and unknowns), the following issues should be considered when planning such a trial.  

ADMIT Workshop in India