title: [Investigation in medical technology: support for cooperation among countries].
abstract: This paper discusses the results of the research work on medical technology in several countries by research teams whose goals are to prompt the exchange of information and support practical cooperation. Emphasis is placed on the work developed by the Pan American Health Organization, which has supported 45 research proposals on medical technology and stimulated the association of academic groups, national institutions and international agencies. The authors also describe the research activities of the team devoted to medical technology research at the National Institute of Public Health in Mexico.
authors.affiliation: Departamento de Investigación en Financiamiento y Tecnología para la Salud, Centro de Investigaciones en Salud Pública, Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública, Cuernavaca, México.
authors.forename: E C
authors.initials: EC
authors.lastname: Sánchez
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Arredondo
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Cruz
mesh_terms: D006293:Health Promotion; D007391:International Cooperation; D013677:Medical Laboratory Science; D008800:Mexico; D010175:Pan American Health Organization; D012106:Research; D014944:World Health Organization
vernacular_title: La investigación en tecnología médica: apoyo a la cooperación entre países.