“The purpose of life is to contribute in some way to making things better.” Robert F. Kennedy We’re often told in one way or another that the actions we… Read more »
Since its inception in the early 1900s International Women’s Day has witnessed lots of changes both in societal attitudes and equality. The work in creating… Read more »
When a researcher gets their work published, months of hard work and dedication finally pay off. The rewards of being published in a reputable journal are… Read more »
This is a guest blog by Amelia Reese Masterson, currently a Research Fellow at the Center for Research on Population & Health at the American University of… Read more »
This is a guest post by Professor Prabhat Jha and Lukasz Aleksandrowicz of Centre for Global Health Research. Reliable cause of death (COD) statistics have… Read more »
Which research articles and researchers of 2013 deserve recognition? It’s a tough question to answer. Last year was another fantastic year for open access… Read more »
This post is the first of a series about verbal autopsy, the subject of a selection of articles just published in BMC Medicine’s Medicine for Global Health… Read more »
The news last month that genetic testing company 23andMe has suspended its marketing activities after intervention by the US Food and Drug administration (FDA)… Read more »
Choosey females should, “like physicians, unclothe the subject, weigh, listen, observe vital capacity, and take blood, urine and fecal samples.” – so… Read more »
Published on behalf of Robin Packer Over the last year, there has been a growing demand for increased transparency in clinical trials. The increasing momentum… Read more »