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ReviewMalaria journal2024

Triple artemisinin-based combination therapy (TACT): advancing malaria control and eradication efforts.

Emmanuel Kokori, Gbolahan Olatunji, Adeola Akinboade, Aminat Akinoso, Emmanuel Egbunu, Sikiru Ademola Aremu, Chuka Emmanuel Okafor, Olamide Oluwole, Nicholas Aderinto

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Review in Malaria journal, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 21 papers.

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0cells of the map it votes in
21citing papers in PubMed
18.5field-weighted citation impact, top 1% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

21 citing papers in PubMed, 34 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors at 5 institutions in 1 country.

Emmanuel KokoriDepartment of Medicine and Surgery, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria.
Gbolahan OlatunjiDepartment of Medicine and Surgery, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria.
Adeola AkinboadeDepartment of Medicine and Surgery, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria.
Aminat AkinosoDepartment of Medicine and Surgery, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria.
Emmanuel EgbunuFederal Medical Centre, Bida, Niger, Nigeria.
Sikiru Ademola AremuLagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria.
Chuka Emmanuel OkaforAfe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Nigeria.
Olamide OluwoleLagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria.
Nicholas AderintoDepartment of Medicine, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho, Nigeria. Nicholasoluwaseyi6@gmail.com.
University of Ilorin · NGLagos University Teaching Hospital · NGAfe Babalola University · NGFederal Medical Centre · NGLadoke Akintola University of Technology · NG

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This paper examines the far-reaching implications of Triple Artemisinin-Based Combination Therapy (TACT) in the global battle against malaria. Artemisinin-Based Combination Therapy (ACT) is recognized for its cost-effectiveness, lower likelihood of adverse events, and widespread acceptance by patients and healthcare providers. However, TACT introduces novel dimensions to the fight against malaria that make them a superior choice in several aspects. TACT has been demonstrated to address resistance, offer a broader spectrum of action, reduce the risk of treatment failure, and can be tailored to meet regional needs, strengthening the global effort to combat malaria. However, maximizing these benefits of TACT depends on accessibility, particularly in resource-limited regions where malaria is most prevalent. Collaborative efforts among stakeholders, sustainable pricing strategies, efficient supply chains, and public-private partnerships are essential to ensure that TACT reaches needy populations. Moreover, dispelling prevalent malaria myths through health education campaigns is critical in this endeavour. The paper underscores the significance of collaborative initiatives and partnerships among governments, international organizations, research institutions, acadaemia, pharmaceutical companies, and local communities. Together, these efforts can pave the way for the acceptance, adoption, and success of TACT, ultimately advancing the global goal of a malaria-free world.

Indexed as

AntimalarialsArtemisininsMalariaDrug Therapy, CombinationHumansAntimalarialsartemisininArtemisininsDrug resistanceMalaria controlMalaria eradicationTriple artemisinin-based combination therapies

Identifiers

PMID38238781
PMCPMC10797909
OpenAlexW4390985875

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