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Researchers using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in a cognitive psychology study note a suspicious mass in the brain of a supposedly healthy volunteer.
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Sometimes IRB members will need to view a particular human subject research issue with more of an eye on what is the most ethical decision to make, as opposed to what is the best way to comply with rules and regulations.
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A recent legal case involving a clinical trial participant who committed suicide raises a variety of questions for IRBs.
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Baxter Bioscience has developed a whole-virus, two dose vaccine against avian flu; warning label now on antipsychotics regarding an increased risk of mortality in elderly patients treated for dementia-related psychosis; vitamin D for men with heart disease on horizon? A new oral anticoagulant may soon be available for prevention of thrombotic complications of hip or knee surgery; FDA Actions
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Medication errors harm roughly one out of 15 hospitalized children, according to a new study. Researchers reported an 11.1% rate of adverse drug events in pediatric patients. Of those, 22% were deemed preventable, 17.8% could have been identified earlier, and 16.8% could have been mitigated more effectively.
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If a patient noticed a health care provider didn't wash his hands, or suspected she was being given an incorrect dosage of medication, would she hesitate to speak up about her concern?
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In an effort to clarify the requirements of its Universal Protocol, The Joint Commission has made several revisions and additions, effective Jan. 1, 2009.