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In November 2009, recommendations for changes in screening guidelines for breast cancer made headline news. Shortly thereafter, new guidelines for cervical cancer screening also became news.
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BP response of atenolol vs HCTZ; Ipratropium and CV events in COPD; Kidney function, proteinuria, and adverse outcomes; Remission of diabetes with bariatric surgery; Inhaled cortico-steroids and COPD exacerbations; Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in Japanese patients
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In the days after a child has been diagnosed with leukemia, parents often must wrestle with decisions about participation in clinical trials. It's a busy and stressful period, as family members are still dealing with the trauma of the diagnosis.
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Research institutions and IRBs can keep trial sites in compliance through proactive measures that address regulatory issues before an IRB or federal audit reveal problems.
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A new online course for IRB members will use animation, audio and interactive features in order to teach members not just the principles of human subjects protection but also what would be expected of them in real board meetings.
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In analyzing the potential obstacles to conducting schizophrenia research, it's tempting for some to see IRBs as the sticking point. But a recent study of mental health researchers suggests that the situation is more complex than that.
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Many universities are rewriting their student subject pool policies in the wake of a decision by the Office of Human Research Protections (OHRP) regarding penalizing students who fail to show up for research appointments.