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World J Clin Cases. Aug 6, 2020; 8(15): 3156-3163
Published online Aug 6, 2020. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i15.3156
Published online Aug 6, 2020. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i15.3156
Medical research during the COVID-19 pandemic
Khalid AlNaamani, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Armed Forces Hospital, Muscat 999046, Oman
Siham AlSinani, Graduate Medical Education Department and Department of Child Health, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat 999046, Oman
Alan N Barkun, Division of Gastroenterology, McGill University and the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal H3G1A4, Canada
Author contributions: ALNaamani K conceived the idea for the manuscript, reviewed the literature and drafted the manuscript; AlSinani S reviewed the literature and drafted the manuscript; Barkun AN critical revision and manuscript appraisal; The final version is approved by all authors.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare no conflict of interests.
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Corresponding author: Alan N Barkun, AGAF, FACG, FACP, FRCP (C), MD, MSc, Full Professor, Division of Gastroenterology, McGill University and the McGill University Health Centre, 1650 Cedar Avenue C7-200, Montreal H3G1A4, Canada. alan.barkun@muhc.mcgill.ca
Received: April 30, 2020
Peer-review started: April 30, 2020
First decision: May 21, 2020
Revised: May 22, 2020
Accepted: July 22, 2020
Article in press: July 22, 2020
Published online: August 6, 2020
Peer-review started: April 30, 2020
First decision: May 21, 2020
Revised: May 22, 2020
Accepted: July 22, 2020
Article in press: July 22, 2020
Published online: August 6, 2020
Core Tip
Core tip: Clinical research during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is essential to provide high-quality timely critical diagnostic and therapeutic information. Collaborative work is encouraged to support limited resources countries and overcome public health crises in the future. Preventative and interventional measures should be prioritized. Ongoing studies having been initiated before the pandemics arise should be rigorously evaluated by trial sponsors. Priority during the pandemic should be given to completing timely clinical trials focusing on the management of COVID-19 patients.