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Comparative Study
. 2008 Nov 18;5(11):e228.
doi: 10.1371/journal.pmed.0050228.

Comparing highly efficacious antimalarial drugs

Colin J Sutherland  1
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Comparative Study

Comparing highly efficacious antimalarial drugs

Colin J Sutherland. PLoS Med. .

Abstract

Colin Sutherland discusses a Policy Forum article that explores the design and standardization of pre-licensure phase III antimalarial treatment trials.

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Competing Interests: The author has declared that no competing interests exist.

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