Cancer Research and Clinical Trials in Developing Countries A Practi
This book describes the principles around which cancer research and clinical trials can be developed. Additionally, by describing the particularities of planning and implementing cancer research in developing countries, this book provides valuable practic
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A Practical Guide Daniela Cristina Stefan Editor
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Cancer Research and Clinical Trials in Developing Countries
Daniela Cristina Stefan Editor
Cancer Research and Clinical Trials in Developing Countries A Practical Guide
Editor Daniela Cristina Stefan, MD, PhD South African Medical Research Council, Francie van Zyl Parrow, Cape Town, South Africa
ISBN 978-3-319-18442-5 ISBN 978-3-319-18443-2 DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-18443-2
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Dedicated to the millions who are in need of better health care through the progress of science.
Contents
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Introduction: The Need to Conduct Cancer Research in Developing Countries ......................................................................... Daniela Cristina Stefan Steps of a Research Study: From Research Question to Publication........................................................................................... Priya Ranganathan, Gouri Pantvaidya, C.S. Pramesh, and Rajendra A. Badwe
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Types of Research Designs ..................................................................... Fedor Moissenko, Cornelia Braicu, Ciprian Tomuleasa, and Ioana Berindan-Neagoe
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Clinical Trials in Developing Countries: An Overview ....................... Matthys Botha and Michèle Desire Zeier
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The Research Protocol ............................................................................ Gilberto Lopes, Gustavo Werutsky, and Patricia Moretto
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Ethics of Conducting Cancer Research in Developing Countries.................................................................................................. Jean Marie Kabongo Mpolesha, Mala Ali Mapatano, Ahmed Elzawawy, and Zan
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