Prospects for US-Cuba Cooperation in Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Liver Transplantation.
MEDICC Rev
; 20(2): 54-58, 2018 04.
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ABSTRACT
Gastroenterology, hepatology and liver transplant exchanges between the USA and Cuba have mainly consisted of scientific events and short visits. This has facilitated Cuba's inclusion in recognized scientific organizations, familiarity with Cuba's biotech products for treatment of liver disease, and access by Cuban professionals to the highest level of scientific information for clinical practice. It has also given health professionals in the US a more accurate picture of Cuba's health sector. The results of the Global Alcoholic Liver Disease Survey, which included Cuba and was designed and coordinated in the USA, opened doors to joint research and scientific publications. Until now, there have been no protocols for ongoing cooperation to enable bilateral clinical trials or continuing professional development in diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical techniques for hepatology and liver transplantation. There are many mutually beneficial research prospects in these areas. What has been accomplished to date, described in this article, is encouraging and sets the stage for future collaboration. KEYWORDS Hepatology, liver transplant, health, medicine, science, Cuba, USA.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Trasplante de Hígado
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Gastroenterología
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Cooperación Internacional
Tipo de estudio:
Guideline
Límite:
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
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Caribe
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Cuba
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En
Revista:
MEDICC Rev
Asunto de la revista:
SAUDE PUBLICA
Año:
2018
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Cuba