Medical device landscape for communicable and noncommunicable diseases in low-income countries

Medical device landscape for communicable and noncommunicable diseases in low-income countries

Abstract Background This study characterized the landscape of commercially available medical devices specifically designed for use in low-income countries (LICs). Methods A state-of-the-art review of peer-reviewed publications, patents, global health databases, and online resources was performed. Th...

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Main Authors: Amir Sabet Sarvestani, Kathleen H. Sienko
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:Globalization and Health
Subjects:
Global health
Health technology
Low-income countries
Medical devices
Noncommunicable diseases
Primary health care facilities
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12992-018-0355-8

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