Research and News Involving:
LMICs
Adult, Baylor Foundation Malawi, Current Research, Developing World, Dr. Shayo, LMICs, Maternal Health, Nutraceutical, Pediatric, Underrepresented, Women's Health
Preventing Prematurity with Xylitol in Malawi Principal Investigator: Dr. Benjamin Shayo Disease: Preterm Birth Research Description: Periodontal disease, infection and inflammation of gum tissue, occurs in up to 90% of pregnant women living in LMICs and is linked to...
Adult, Current Research, Developing World, Dr. Nnakenyi, Drug, LMICs, Metabolic Disorder, Underrepresented, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
The Effect of Metformin on Weight Loss in Non-Diabetic, Obese Nigerians Principal Investigator: Dr. Ifeyinwa Nnakenyi Disease: Obesity Research Description: Obesity is a chronic disease of global health concern. It contributes to several non-communicable diseases,...
Current Research, Developing World, Dr. Morshed, Drug, Infectious Disease, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research Bangladesh, LMICs, Neglected Tropical Diseases, Pediatric, Underrepresented
Assessing a Combination Therapy for Helminthiasis in Bangladeshi Children Principal Investigator: Dr. Syed Nazin Morshed Disease: Soil-transmitted helminthiasis Research Description: Soil-transmitted helminth infection (helminthiasis) is an endemic infectious disease...
Adult, Current Research, Developing World, Dr. Okunade, Drug, LMICs, Oncology, Underrepresented, University of Lagos, Women's Health
Treating High-grade Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia with a Skin Cancer Drug in Nigeria Principal Investigator: Dr. Kehinde Okunade Disease: Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia Research Description: High-grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) is a precursor...
Adult, Current Research, Developing World, Dr. Dembele, Drug, Infectious Disease, LMICs, Pediatric, Underrepresented, University of Science Technology and Engineering of Bamako
Comparing Two Drugs to Treat P. Malariae in Mali Principal Investigator: Dr. Laurent Dembele Disease: Malaria Research Description: Malaria is an infectious disease spread by mosquitos and caused by parasites of the Plasmodium group. The disease has a global impact,...
Adult, Clinical Trials, Developing World, Dr. Hamaluba, Drug, Infectious Disease, KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme, LMICs, Muhimbili University Health and Allied Sciences, Neglected Tropical Diseases, Oncology, Rare Disease, Underrepresented, Women's Health
Press Release: Cures Within Reach and Open Philanthropy Expand Partnership to Address Factors that Lead to High Disease Burden in Low / Lower-Middle Income Countries Cures Within Reach and Open Philanthropy Expand Partnership to Address Factors that Lead to High...
Adult, Busitema University, Clinical Trials, Developing World, Dr. Adewole, Dr. Johnson, Dr. Malichewe, Dr. Musaba, Dr. Namazzi, Drug, Global Health Uganda, Infectious Disease, LMICs, Muhimbili University Health and Allied Sciences, Neglected Tropical Diseases, Obafemi Awolowo University & Teaching Hospitals Complex, Oncology, Rare Disease, Underrepresented, Université d'Abomey-Calavi, Women's Health
Press Release: Four clinical trials impacting high disease burden in LMICs will start soon Four clinical trials impacting high disease burden in LMICs will start soon Cures Within Reach also announces its latest success story and a multi-year grant from Open...
Adult, Brown University, Chicago, Children's National Research Institute, Clinical Trials, Developing World, Dr. Amorim, Dr. Holder, Dr. Ibraheem, Dr. Linnstaedt, Dr. Mondal, Dr. Musaba, Dr. Shur, Dr. Wesevich, Dr. Zimba, Drug, Health Disparities, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research Bangladesh, LMICs, Neglected Tropical Diseases, Neuro, Oncology, Pediatric, Rare Disease, ReGRoW, Underrepresented, University of California San Francisco, University of Chicago, University of Illinois at Chicago, University of North Carolina Chapel HIll, University of Zambia School of Medicine, Women's Health
Press Release: Eight clinical trials starting soon in health disparities and/or led by underserved researchers Eight clinical trials starting soon in health disparities and/or led by underserved researchers These Diversity, Equity & Inclusion trials funded by...
Adult, Chicago, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Clinical Trials, Developing World, Device, Drug, Emory University, Health Disparities, LMICs, Neuro, Oncology, Pediatric, Rare Disease, Stanford University, Underrepresented, University of California Los Angeles, University of Illinois at Chicago, Women's Health
Press Release: Nine clinical trials starting soon in health disparities and/or led by underserved researchers Nine clinical trials starting soon in health disparities and/or led by underserved researchers These Diversity, Equity & Inclusion trials, funded by Cures...
Chicago, Clinical Trials, Developing World, Health Disparities, LMICs, Underrepresented
Press Release: Chicago philanthropies fund nearly $500,000 in clinical trials that will address health disparities in Chicago’s communities of color Chicago philanthropies fund nearly $500,000 in clinical trials that will address health disparities in...
Adult, Clinical Trials, Developing World, Dr. Chang, Dr. Mehta, Dr. Osman, Drug, Emory University, George Washington University, Infectious Disease, LMICs, Openbiome, Pediatric, SIDS Hospital and Research Centre, Underrepresented
Press Release: OpenBiome Researcher Wins CureAccelerator Live! for the Developing World OpenBiome Researcher Wins CureAccelerator Live! for the Developing World Clinical Trial for Severe Acute Malnutrition Receives Funding to Repurpose Existing Fecal Microbiota...
Adult, Clinical Trials, Developing World, Dr. Chang, Dr. Mehta, Dr. Osman, Drug, Infectious Disease, LMICs, Oncology, Openbiome, Pediatric, SIDS Hospital and Research Centre, Underrepresented
Press Release: Finalists Announced for CureAccelerator Live! Competition, Impacting Patients in Developing World Finalists Announced for CureAccelerator Live! Competition, Impacting Patients in Developing World Pitch Event on May 23 in Boston Features 5 Medical...
Adult, Current Research, Dermatology, Developing World, Dr. Johnson, Drug, Infectious Disease, LMICs, Pediatric, ReGRoW, Underrepresented, Université d'Abomey-Calavi
Adding Beta-lactam Antibiotics to Shorten Buruli Ulcer Disease Therapy in Benin Principal Investigator: Dr. Roch Christian Johnson Disease: Buruli ulcer Research Description: Buruli ulcer (BU), a neglected tropical disease, is a chronic debilitating mycobacterial...
Adult, Current Research, Developing World, Dr. Malichewe, Drug, LMICs, Muhimbili University Health and Allied Sciences, Oncology, Rare Disease, ReGRoW, Underrepresented
Testing a Generic Drug Combination to Treat AML in Tanzania Principal Investigator: Dr. Christina Malichewe Disease: Acute Myeloid Leukemia Research Description: Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a blood cancer that is difficult to manage, and patients may have shorter...
Current Research, Developing World, Dr. Namazzi, Global Health Uganda, Inherited Disorder, LMICs, Nutraceutical, Pediatric, ReGRoW, Underrepresented
Adding Zinc to Reduce Sickle Cell Anemia-related Infections in Ugandan Children Principal Investigator: Dr. Ruth Namazzi Disease: Sickle Cell Anemia Research Description: Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is the most common inherited blood disease worldwide, and African...
Adult, Busitema University, Current Research, Developing World, Dr. Musaba, Drug, LMICs, Maternal Health, Pediatric, ReGRoW, Underrepresented, Women's Health
Using Sodium Bicarbonate to Reduce Maternal / Fetal Death from Acidosis During Obstructed Labor in Uganda Principal Investigator: Dr. Milton Musaba Disease: Obstructed Labor Research Description: Obstructed labor (OL) poses a serious risk to both mother and infant,...
Adult, Current Research, Developing World, Dr. Zimba, Drug, LMICs, Neuro, ReGRoW, Underrepresented, University of Zambia School of Medicine
Testing an Antihypertensive Drug as an Add-On Therapy for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Patients in Zambia Principal Investigator: Dr. Stanley Zimba Disease: Epilepsy Research Description: Epilepsy is the most common chronic neurological disease worldwide, affecting...
Adult, Current Research, Dermatology, Developing World, Dr. Rapelanoro Rabenja, Drug, LMICs, ReGRoW, Underrepresented, University of Antananarivo
Effect of Methotrexate as a Treatment for Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis in Madagascar Principal Investigator: Dr. Fahafahantsoa Rapelanoro Rabenja Disease: Severe Atopic Dermatitis Research Description: Atopic dermatitis (AD), also known as eczema, is a...
Current Research, Developing World, Dr. Mondal, Drug, Infectious Disease, International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research Bangladesh, LMICs, ReGRoW, Underrepresented
Assessing Safety and Efficacy of Oral Ivermectin in Post Kala-azar Dermal Leishmaniasis Treatment Principal Investigator: Dr. Dinesh Mondal Condition: Leishmaniasis Research Description: Leishmaniasis is a neglected tropical disease caused by parasites spread to...
Adult, Current Research, Developing World, Dr. Ntekim, Drug, LMICs, Oncology, Rare Disease, ReGRoW, Underrepresented, University College Hospital Ibadan, Women's Health
Adding the Antibiotic Clofazimine to Chemotherapy for Triple Negative Breast Cancer in Nigeria Principal Investigator: Dr. Atara Ntekim Disease: Breast cancer Research Description: Breast cancer causes high cancer related death globally. A type called triple negative...
