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Twice neglected? Neglected diseases in neglected populations
British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology
  • Ethel D. Weld, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
  • Catriona Waitt, University of Liverpool
  • Karen Barnes, University of Cape Town
  • Facundo Garcia Bournissen, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
Document Type
Editorial
Publication Date
2-1-2022
URL with Digital Object Identifier
10.1111/bcp.15148
Abstract

It is unfortunately true that clinicians lack the necessary evidence to know how to use medications properly in large sections of the population and do not have optimal treatments to use for many neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). NTDs often disproportionately affect neglected populations that are left out of research efforts, such as children and pregnant women. As reliable access to safe, effective preventives and treatments can break the cycle of poverty, illness, and ensuing debility that further perpetuates poverty, it is of paramount importance to investigate and develop new medicines for neglected populations suffering from NTDs. Furthermore, there is not only a need to develop and evaluate novel therapies, but also to ensure that these are affordable, available, and adapted to the communities who need them. The NIH has proposed a “4 C's” framework which is relevant for neglected diseases and populations and should be leveraged for the study of the Twice Neglected: Consider inclusion; Collect data from neglected populations with neglected conditions; Characterize differences through meaningful analysis; Communicate findings pertaining to neglected diseases and populations. With this editorial, the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology hereby launches a call for high-quality articles focusing on NTDs in special populations, to facilitate and encourage the reversal of this dual neglect.

Citation Information
Ethel D. Weld, Catriona Waitt, Karen Barnes and Facundo Garcia Bournissen. "Twice neglected? Neglected diseases in neglected populations" British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology Vol. 88 Iss. 2 (2022) p. 367 - 373
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/facundo-garcia-bournissen/40/