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IC under revised Common Rule is transparent, tightened
Common Rule changes under the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking could impact how IRBs handle the informed consent process, by both increasing transparency and imposing stricter new requirements about information provided to prospective subjects.
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Shaking the IRB Foundation
“I think the local IRB has seen its day."
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Between-arm Differences in BP Predict Peripheral Arterial Disease
An inter-arm systolic blood pressure difference of as little as 10 mmHg was associated with a doubling of the risk for peripheral arterial disease.
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Uric Acid as a Predictor of Hypertension
Our currently defined levels of “normal” for uric acid may have to be reconsidered.
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ACE Inhibitors vs ARBs for Hypertension
This data review would support using angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors preferentially over angiotensin II receptor blockers in most patients with hypertension.
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Difficult Choices in Long-term Osteoporosis Management
The greatest improvements in bone mineral density were seen in women who were assigned initially to a combination of denosumab and teriparatide and then switched to denosumab monotherapy.
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Dextromethorphan-Quinidine Combo for Alzheimer’s Patients with Agitation
The combination of dextromethorphan and quinidine appears promising for management of aggression in Alzheimer’s patients.
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Fixing Intractable Pruritus: Azathioprine
This retrospective study supports consideration of azathioprine when other efficacious treatments have been exhausted.
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CDC, FDA sound alarm on recurrent problems in reprocessing
Warning that continuing infection control lapses are endangering patients, the CDC and the FDA recently issued a joint alert calling for healthcare facilities to review policies and practices in cleaning and processing reusable medical devices.
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Healthcare workers urged to be vaccinated against seasonal flu
After last year’s poor flu vaccine efficacy, public health officials think they have a much better match for the 2015-2016 season and are urging healthcare workers to be immunized to protect themselves and patients.