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Total publications with these characteristics: 20

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Affordable Technologies for Health

Publication date: 2006

Region: Global

Assessing Ultra Rice

This document briefly examines some of the research that has been conducted on Ultra Rice. From positive consumer acceptance and nutrient retention studies to impressive efficacy trials on improving vitamin A and iron levels, Ultra Rice has been proven to be an effective, low-cost rice fortification technology.

Publication date: November 2007

Region: Global

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Cleaning and Disinfection of Thermal Cautery Equipment

This job aid discusses cleaning and disinfection of thermal cautery equipment for vasectomy.

Author: Y. Seamans

Publication date: 2005

Region: Global

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Fortified Rice for the Midday Meal: A Case Study of Ultra Rice in a Naandi Kitchen in Andhra Pradesh

This case study highlights PATH's work with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition and the Naandi Foundation to introduce iron-fortified Ultra Rice into the Government of India's midday meal program in Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The pilot project provides iron-fortified lunches each day to 61,000 school-aged children.

Publication date: June 2009

Region: Global

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A HealthTech Reference List: Key References and Resources for the Introduction of Oxytocin in the Uniject™ Device

This compilation contains key references and resources to aid program planners in the introduction of oxytocin in the Uniject™ prefilled injection device.

Publication date: September 2009

Region: Global

HIV/AIDS Technologies: A Review of Progress to Date and Current Prospects

This paper was commissioned as an introductory landscape analysis for the aids2031 Science and Technology Working Group as part of a series of working papers under the aids2031 initiative. The paper builds on other recent landscape analysis work in the fields of HIV prevention technologies, therapeutics, and diagnostics and is intended to serve as a resource on the current status of research and development for biomedical and other technological interventions to prevent, treat, and diagnose HIV/AIDS.

Part of series: aids2031 working papers

Author: Alcorn K

Publication date: October 2008

Region: Global

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Improving Global Health Through Technology Solutions

Publication date: 2003

Region: Global

Indian Regulatory Systems for Product Approval

Available on CD-ROM, this interactive tool addresses the Indian regulatory systems for product approval in the areas of drugs, vaccines, biopharmaceuticals, medical devices and diagnostics, and biofortified foods. It compares the Indian and US Food and Drugs approval processes; lists key institutions and individuals in India involved in regulatory approvals; lists organizations, committees, and groups that are part of the regulatory system; and provides a database of referenced extracts of key legislations, forms, and templates. This interactive tool allows users to build and analyze various scenarios of product approval applications. Easy-to-navigate and hyperlinked flowcharts provide indicative timelines for approvals, so users can map the various stages in the approval process.

Publication date: November 2007

Region: Asia

Introducing Oxytocin in the Uniject™ Device: An Overview for Decision-Makers

This overview has been developed for program planners considering introduction and/or expansion of the use of oxytocin, and in particular oxytocin packaged in the Uniject™ device, to reduce the incidence of postpartum hemorrhage as a component of their maternal and child health programming. Administering oxytocin is just one component of active management of third stage labor.

Publication date: September 2008

Region: Global

Introduction of Fortified Rice Using the Ultra Rice® Technology: Frequently Asked Technical Questions

This document provides important details on technical aspects of the Ultra Rice® technology.

Publication date: October 2008

Region: Global

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New and Underused Reproductive Health Technologies

The Caucus on New and Underused Reproductive Health Technologies is a community of practice established under the auspices of the Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition, for which PATH serves as Secretariat. Caucus members developed this series of peer-reviewed briefs on underused reproductive health technologies. Responsibility for the selection and contents of the briefs rests solely with the Caucus and does not imply endorsement of any single technology by the Coalition or its wider membership. For more information on the Caucus, please visit http://rhsupplies.org/index.php?id=894 or contact secretariat@rhsupplies.org.

Publication date: August 2009

Region: Global

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PATH's Framework for Product Introduction

This paper focuses on PATH's product introduction activities. It also outlines the lessons learned and principles used to measure the impact of our efforts to reach underserved populations and improve global health.

Author: Goodyear L; Harner-Jay C; Burns M

Publication date: 2007

Region: Global

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Solutions That Save Lives: Health Technologies Give Mothers and Children the Chance for a Healthy Future

This fact sheet discusses the development and implementation of technologies to improve the health of women and their children in poor and remote areas around the world. It provides examples of PATH’s work in this area.

Publication date: September 2009

Region: Global

Supportive Supervision to Sustain Health Worker Capacity in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam and North Sumatera

This document summarizes PATH’s work in Indonesia to sustain best practices among health workers in project provinces through a supportive supervision program.

Publication date: April 2008

Region: Global

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Technology Breakthroughs to Improve Global Health

This fact sheet describes PATH's work in developing and introducing health technologies.

Part of series: PATH's areas of focus fact sheets

Publication date: December 2007

Region: Global

Technology Solutions by the Numbers

This fact sheet provides an overview of the health products PATH has developed, particularly those that are being distributed globally. The sheet also summarizes the technologies that PATH has investigated, developed (or is developing), and transferred to commercial partners.

Publication date: June 2009

Region: Global

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Ultra Rice

Part of the Technology Updates series, this fact sheet describes the Ultra Rice project at PATH.

Part of series: Technology Updates

Publication date: May 2009

Region: Global

Ultra Rice Research Summary Table

Ultra Rice has been intensively studied to ensure it is efficacious, shelf stable, and acceptable to consumers. This table outlines the 28 studies conducted to date that form the growing evidence base for Ultra Rice.

Publication date: July 2009

Region: Global

Ultra Rice: Frequently Asked Questions

This FAQ provides greater detail on a number of issues related to the Ultra Rice technology, including health issues, manufacturing processes, and ingredient and micronutrient composition of Ultra Rice grains.  It also provides some insight into consumer questions and PATH's advocacy and commercialization activities.

Author: Greiner T

Publication date: September 2007

Region: Global

Ultra Rice® Technology: Value Proposition

The Ultra Rice technology offers an efficacious, affordable, and sustainable solution within the growing portfolio of interventions to address micronutrient deficiencies. This document highlights the key elements of the value proposition for this innovative health technology developed by PATH.

Publication date: June 2009

Region: Global