by Veronique Ropion | Oct 23, 2024 | Health research
The PostAcute Sequelae of SARSCoV-2 (PASC) The COVID-19 pandemic has caused widespread devastation, with the immediate and short-term effects of SARS-CoV-2 infection now well described. While most people recover, many experience longer-lasting effects known as long...
by Veronique Ropion | Oct 23, 2024 | Health research
EU-Africa PerMed (Building Links Between Europe and Africa in Personalised* Medicine) is an international project funded by the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 programme. Its goal is to integrate more African countries into the global Precision Medicine (PM)...
by Veronique Ropion | Oct 22, 2024 | Health research
Figure 1. Number of clinical trials by year, country, WHO region and income group (1999-2022). Source: World Health Organisation (February 2023). The global landscape of clinical research (CR) has experienced substantial growth, with thousands of clinical...
by Veronique Ropion | Oct 17, 2024 | Health research
In recent years, the global landscape of clinical research (CR) has been evolving, with Africa emerging as a vital player in this field. Despite being home to a wealth of diverse populations and disease burdens, the continent remains underrepresented in clinical...
by Veronique Ropion | Sep 18, 2024 | Health research
Example of a real umbrella trial. Study scheme of the lung cancer master protocol (Lung-MAP–NCT03851445) trial. From Ouma L.O. et al. (2022) Front. Med. 9:1037439. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2022.1037439 In recent decades, cancer treatment has evolved from relying on...
by Veronique Ropion | Sep 17, 2024 | Health research
In the realm of medical and scientific publishing, the precision and respect embedded in our language are crucial. The choice of terminology when describing individuals and groups can profoundly influence the clarity and fairness of our communications. Inclusive...
