PubMed-based quantitative analysis of biomedical publications in the SAARC countries: 1985-2009.

Abstract

There was a marked imbalance among the SAARC countries in terms of biomedical research and publication. Because of huge population and the high disease burden, biomedical research and publication output should receive special attention to formulate health policies, re-orient medical education curricula, and alleviate diseases and poverty.