Schistosomiasis Research and Control in China
Author Information
Author(s): Liu Qin, Tian Li-Guang, Xiao Shu-Hua, Qi Zhen, Steinmann Peter, Mak Tippi K, Utzinger Jürg, Zhou Xiao-Nong
Primary Institution: National Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Hypothesis
The Chinese biomedical literature contains significant research contributions relevant to the epidemiology and control of schistosomiasis.
Conclusion
Significant research is published in the Chinese literature, which is relevant for local control measures and global scientific knowledge.
Supporting Evidence
- The study retrieved over 10,000 articles related to schistosomiasis from Chinese databases.
- Research contributions from China have significantly advanced the understanding and control of schistosomiasis.
- The study highlights the importance of open access to Chinese research for global health.
Takeaway
This study shows that China has done a lot of research on schistosomiasis, a disease caused by parasites, and that this research can help control the disease better.
Methodology
The study involved searching two major Chinese biomedical databases (CNKI and VIP) for articles related to schistosomiasis from 1990 to 2006.
Potential Biases
Potential language publication bias and quality issues in Chinese journals.
Limitations
Most of the journals are published in Chinese, which may limit accessibility for non-Chinese speakers.
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