Plain-Language Summaries: An Essential Component to Promote Knowledge...
In this era of evidence-based practice, scholarly work such as peer-reviewed scientific publications play a vital role in policy and decision-making at an individual, organization, and country-level....
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Women in STEM: stories of Resilience, Spirit and Success
In part one of our Women in Stem series we met Christina, Lola, Erika and Eva, all doing outstanding work around the globe. In part II, we meet Laura, Nikita, Erin and a more in-depth look at...
View ArticleAnti-Seizure Medications and Risk of Suicide
Introduction Worldwide, suicide is considered one of the most leading causes of mortality, accounting for around one million deaths every year, i.e., twice the number of deaths from homicide. Of note,...
View ArticleBalancing Risk and Equity: Involvement of Pregnant Women in Novel Vaccine and...
Author: Tila Khan is DBT/Wellcome Trust India Alliance Early Career Fellow in Clinical and Public Health Research, School of Medical Science & Technology, Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur,...
View ArticleLet’s Stop Glamorizing Success Stories
About the authors: Anoop Thakore is excited to graduate with a Masters in Medical Sciences from Loyola University Chicago in May 2021. Michael Nguyen is a PhD candidate at Colorado State University....
View ArticleUnderstanding the role of Primary Care in Covid 19 response In India
Primary Care is the essential foundation in covid 19 response globally because it can meet more than 80% of people’s health needs. It plays a significant role in gatekeeping and clinical responses in...
View ArticleA breath of fresh air: Bringing life-saving services to doorsteps
Authors: Pranab Chatterjee, Anita Shet As the second wave of COVID-19 coursed through India the world is waking up to the reality of the enormous toll the infection is taking on the gasping nation....
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Women in STEM: stories of Resilience, Spirit and Success
In part one of our Women in STEM series we met Christina, Lola, Erika and Eva, all doing outstanding work around the globe. In part II, we met Laura, Nikita, Erin and a more in-depth look at...
View ArticleThe Right Heart Deserves More Love
Authors: Courtney Doherty is an undergraduate student studying Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering at Colorado State University. Michael Nguyen-Truong is pursuing a PhD in Biomedical Engineering at...
View ArticleHarbingers of Hope: Giving ASHA Workers their Due to Build a Resilient...
A transformative change in India’s health system came with the introduction of Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA, meaning hope in Hindi) in 2005 in the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)....
View ArticleFrom Novelty to Necessity: Online Learning’s Role Around the COVID-19...
Authors Dr. Meike Schleiff is an Assistant Scientist at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health and the Associate Director of Education and Training for the Maternal and Child Health Center India...
View ArticleBeyond COVID 19 Vaccination Rates: It’s Time to Improve Vaccine Hesitancy in...
Globally, including India is continuously striving towards improving Covid 19 vaccination rate. In India, about 15.55 % of the population has been inoculated with at least one vaccine dose as of 17th...
View ArticleBuilding a Stronger Post-Pandemic Africa: Coordinated Efforts Between the...
The world witnessed an unusual nightmare in December 2019 as the novel coronavirus emerged in Wuhan, China. This viral agent sullied guarded borders following its declaration a pandemic by WHO in...
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Mucophagy: It ‘Snot’ What You Think
About the author: Manya Oswal, 17, is a passionate science student, environmentalist and an ardent animal lover. She is a grade 12 student at the International School Bangalore (TISB) pursuing...
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Restructuring Diversity in the Biomedical Research Enterprise
This piece received an honorable mention in the Reimagine Biomedical Research for a Healthier Future Essay Challenge, organized by the Health Research Alliance and PLOS. Author: Carlos S. Moreno, PhD,...
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Decolonizing STEMM Training for a Just Biomedical Research Future
This piece received an honorable mention in the Reimagine Biomedical Research for a Healthier Future Essay Challenge, organized by the Health Research Alliance and PLOS. Authors: Debra Karhson, PhD,...
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Closing the Great Divide: Bridging Research and Community
This piece received an honorable mention in the Reimagine Biomedical Research for a Healthier Future Essay Challenge, organized by the Health Research Alliance and PLOS. Author: Sue-Ling Chang is a...
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Building a Diverse and Equitable Biomedical Research Ecosystem
Image creditPawan Upadhyay and team This piece received an honorable mention in the Reimagine Biomedical Research for a Healthier Future Essay Challenge, organized by the Health Research Alliance and...
View ArticleCervical Cancer Screening and Its Challenges in India
Authors: Sanjeev Kumar works with the Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP) in Research Specialist Capacity. He has worked with multiple State Health Systems in India. Dr. Amita Yadav, Founder...
View ArticleStrengthening Primary Care Provider Competence: A Step towards Increasing...
Author: Sanjeev Kumar works with the Health Systems Transformation Platform (HSTP) in Research Specialist Capacity. He has worked with multiple State Health Systems in India. Provider Competence is...
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