Research Papers
This database includes peer-reviewed publications authored by TB Alliance staff. Use the tags on the left to filter by subject, or search for a particular author or term using the search bar.
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Displaying 50 papers
Drug-resistant tuberculosis clinical trials: proposed core research definitions in adults
Publication: Furin J., Alirol E, Allen E, et. al. Drug-resistant tuberculosis clinical trials: proposed core research definitions in adults. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 20161 Mar; 20(3): 290-294.
3/2016
Investing in Health Innovation: A Cornerstone to Achieving Global Health Convergence
Publication: Yamey G, Morel C. Investing in Health Innovation: A Cornerstone to Achieving Global Health Convergence. PLOS Biology. 2016 Mar 1;14(3). doi: 10.1371/journal.pbio.1002389.
3/2016
Understanding and addressing the tuberculosis case detection gap national inventory studies to improve estimates of incidence and strengthen surveillance
Publication: Sismanidis C, Glaziou P, Bloss E, et. al. Understanding and addressing the tuberculosis case detection gap national inventory studies to improve estimates of incidence and strengthen surveillance. 2016 Mar.
3/2016
"Understanding and addressing the tuberculosis case detection gap national inventory studies to improve estimates of incidence and strengthen surveillance" with comments
Publication: Sismanidis C, Glaziou P, Bloss E, et. al. "Understanding and addressing the tuberculosis case detection gap national inventory studies to improve estimates of incidence and strengthen surveillance" with comments. 2016 Mar
3/2016
The Zika Loopholes: The FDA has a smart-sounding program to drive research for neglected diseases—with two big flaws
Publication: Brock WR, Cohen R, Cone J, McKenna L. The Zika Loopholes: The FDA.... March 25, 2016. http://www.politico.com/agenda/story/2016/03/the-right-way-to-encourage-companies-to-develop-a-treatment-for-zika-000079. Accessed March 25, 2016.
3/2016
Grand Convergence: Aligning Technologies & Realities in Global Health
Publication: Yamey G, Morel C. Investing in Health Innovation: A Cornerstone to Achieving Global Health Convergence. PLOS Biology. 2016 Mar 1;14(3). doi: 10.1371/journal.pbio.1002389.
3/2016
Paediatric formulations of second-line anti-tuberculosis medications: challenges and considerations
Publication: Taneja R, Garcia-Prats AJ, Furin J, Maheshwari HK. Paediatric formulations of second-line anti-tuberculosis medications: challenges and considerations. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2015 Dec;19 Suppl 1:61-8. doi: 10.5588/ijtld.15.0435.
12/2015
Towards early inclusion of children in tuberculosis drugs trials: a consensus statement
Publication: Nachman S, Ahmed A, Amanullah, et. al. Towards early inclusion of children in tuberculosis drugs trials: a consensus statement. Lancet Infect Dis. 2015 Jun;15(6):711-20. doi: 10.1016/S1473-3099(15)00007-9.
5/2015
The Tuberculosis Drug Discovery and Development Pipeline and Emerging Drug Targets
Publication: Mdluli K, Kaneko T, Upton A. The tuberculosis drug discovery and development pipeline and emerging drug targets.Cold Spring Harb Perspect Med. 2015 Jan 29;5(6). pii: a021154. doi: 10.1101/cshperspect.a021154.
1/2015
Strengthening neglected tropical disease research through enhancing research-site capacity: an evaluation of a novel web application to facilitate research collaborations
Publication: Furtado T, Franzen S, van Loggerenberg F, et. al. Strengthening neglected tropical disease research through enhancing research-site capacity: an evaluation of a novel web application to facilitate research collaborations. PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2014 Nov 13;8
11/2014
Tuberculosis drug discovery and emerging targets
Publication: Mdluli K, Kaneko T, Upton A. Tuberculosis drug discovery and emerging targets. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2014 Sep;1323:56-75. doi: 10.1111/nyas.12459.
6/2014
The role of product development partnerships in advancing the development of drugs for unmet needs
Publication: Breitstein J, Spigelman M. The role of product development partnerships in advancing the development of drugs for unmet needs. Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2013 Jun;93(6):468-70. doi: 10.1038/clpt.2013.53.
6/2013
Engaging communities in tuberculosis research
Publication: Boulanger RF, Seidel S, Lessem E, et. al. Engaging communities in tuberculosis research. Lancet Infect Dis. 2013 Jun;13(6):540-5. doi: 10.1016/S1473-3099(13)70042-2.
6/2013
Requirements for the clinical evaluation of new anti-tuberculosis agents in children
Publication: Donald PR, Ahmed A, Burman WJ, et. al. Requirements for the clinical evaluation of new anti-tuberculosis agents in children. Int J Tuberc Lung Dis. 2013 Jun;17(6):794-9. doi: 10.5588/ijtld.12.0567.
6/2013
Aligning New Tuberculosis Drug Regimens and Drug Susceptibility Testing- A Needs Assessment and Roadmap for Action
Publication: Wells WA, Boehme CC, Cobelens FGJ, et. al. Aligning New Tuberculosis Drug Regimens and Drug Susceptibility Testing: A Needs Assessment and Roadmap for Action. Lancet Infect Dis. 2013;13(5):449-458. doi:10.1016/S1473-3099(13)70025-2.
3/2013
Reply to "Contradictory results with high-dosage rifamycin in mice and humans"
Publication: Nuermberger EL, Rosenthal IM, Tasneen R, et. al. Reply to "Contradictory results with high-dosage rifamycin in mice and humans". Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2013 Feb;57(2):1104-5. doi: 10.1128/AAC.02216-12
2/2013
Early bactericidal activity of new drug regimens for tuberculosis - Authors' reply
Publication: Diacon AH, Donald PR, Mendel CM. Early bactericidal activity of new drug regimens for tuberculosis - Authors' reply. Lancet. 2013 Jan 12;381(9861):112-3. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(13)60042-2.
1/2013
Comprehensive analysis of methods used for the evaluation of compounds against Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Publication: Franzblau SG, DeGroote MA, Cho SH, et. al. Comprehensive analysis of methods used for the evaluation of compounds against Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis (Edinb). 2012 Nov;92(6):453-88. doi: 10.1016/j.tube.2012.07.003.
11/2012
Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis
Publication: D'Ambrosio L, Centis R, Migliori GB. Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. N Engl J Med. 2012 Nov 29;367(22):2154; author reply 2155-6. doi: 10.1056/NEJMc1210001#SA1.
11/2012
The multi-step process of building TB/HIV collaboration in Cambodia
Publication: Eang MT, Vun MC, Eam KK, et. al. The multi-step process of building TB/HIV collaboration in Cambodia. Health Res Policy Syst. 2012 Oct 18;10:34. doi: 10.1186/1478-4505-10-34.
10/2012