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World J Transl Med. Apr 12, 2015; 4(1): 1-10
Published online Apr 12, 2015. doi: 10.5528/wjtm.v4.i1.1
Beyond the bedside: A review of translational medicine in global health
Richard S Hoehn, Daniel E Abbott
Richard S Hoehn, Daniel E Abbott, Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45267, United States
Author contributions: Both authors contributed to this manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest: The authors have no conflict of interest to present.
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Correspondence to: Daniel E Abbott, MD, Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati, 231 Albert Sabin Way, ML 0558, Cincinnati, OH 45267, United States. abbottdl@ucmail.uc.edu
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Received: July 13, 2014
Peer-review started: July 13, 2014
First decision: September 18, 2014
Revised: January 3, 2015
Accepted: January 15, 2015
Article in press: January 19, 2015
Published online: April 12, 2015
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Core Tip

Core tip: This review summarizes efforts in translational research as applied to the major global health issues of vaccines, human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and non-communicable diseases. Historical perspective as well as current efforts are presented in an effort to describe the success and challenges that are concurrent with translational medicine on the international stage.