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Here’s a List of Vulnerable Populations Historically Exploited in U.S. Research Studies
People who are part of vulnerable populations were exploited in the name of research over the years leading up to our current institutional review board and human research protections.
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Vulnerable Populations are a Cornerstone of Human Research Protections
Historical accounts of the biggest human research scandals of the past two centuries primarily involved vulnerable populations. The list is long and includes orphans, minorities, the disabled, prisoners, and others.
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The 21st Century Cures Act Easily Passed, But is it Good for Research Protection?
The 21st Century Cures Act's broad popularity and its $4.8 billion in spending for new research at the National Institutes of Health might not offset some of the bill’s problems tied to research protection, some critics say.
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EP’s Defensive Response to Peer Review Inquiry Complicates Matters
Feeling personally attacked during peer review inquiries, EPs might claim the investigation is a sham, is harassment, or that the investigator holds a personal grudge.
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Does ED Chart Leave AMA Patient Free to Claim, ‘If Only I’d Known the Risks?’
Give solid evidence patient was fully informed before discharge.
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Plagiarized Passages in ED Chart Cause Legal Problems
Copied and pasted information complicates defense for EP.
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Surprising Number of ED Cases End Up Settled
Even if standard of care was met, many factors, including the EP’s emotions, come into play.
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Hospital Mergers Usher in Changes for Healthcare Providers
ED staff would be affected more than other medical staff by institutional changes that result from a merger and acquisition.
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Hepatitis C Infection for Primary Care Providers
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) can cause both acute and chronic hepatitis. Most people are asymptomatic, but for the majority of patients who become infected with hepatitis C, it becomes a long-term, chronic infection. The best way to prevent hepatitis C is by avoiding behaviors that can spread the disease, especially injection drug use, as there is no vaccine for HCV. With the forefront of direct-acting antiviral (DAA) agents, people can now be cured from HCV infection.
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Physical Activity, Exercise, Strength, Aging, and the Pelvic Floor
While exploring broad themes of exercise and obesity, this special feature will focus on physical activity in relationship to the pelvic floor.