QMed’s blog posts

QMed began blogging in 2012, and over time, our format evolved. We realised that much of what we shared for learners was also meaningful for donors and supporters, so for a while, our communication streams merged. In 2024, we reintroduced a dedicated blog and began posting once a month. By…
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What Are Paper Mill Publications

What Are Paper Mill Publications

What are paper mill publications? In simple terms, paper mill publications are "scientific papers" that are not genuinely researched or written by authors listed in such publications. Instead third-party agencies produce these for a fee. These “paper mills” operate like businesses. They may: Sell ready-made manuscripts Offer authorship positions on…
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Interesting article: Reporting and critical appraisal of evidence-based research: Making the journal club most effective

Interesting article: Reporting and critical appraisal of evidence-based research: Making the journal club most effective

Das RR, Bang A. Reporting and critical appraisal of evidence-based research: Making the journal club most effective. Indian J Pharmacol. 2026 Mar 1;58(2):145-149. PMID: 41766241; PMCID: 13004567. Making Evidence Matter: The Power of Critical Appraisal and Journal Clubs In modern medicine, evidence-based research (EBR) is no longer optional—it is foundational.…
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WHO TB Knowledge Sharing Platform

WHO TB Knowledge Sharing Platform

A One-Stop Digital Hub to Tackle Tuberculosis: Exploring the WHO TB Knowledge Sharing Platform Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases, demanding coordinated global action, evidence-based policies, and continuous learning. In response to this need, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched the TB Knowledge Sharing Platform (TB-KSP)—a…
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