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Innovation in Drug Research and Development for Prevalent Chronic Diseases
Proceedings of a Workshop
Av and Translation Forum on Drug Discovery, Development, Board on Health Sciences Policy m. fl.
E-bok, 2021
446 kr
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Investment and innovation in drug research and development (R&D) for highly prevalent chronic diseases has stalled in recent decades, despite half of all Americans living with at least one chronic disease. As a result, prevalent chronic diseases are producing immense health care costs as well as …
Workshop on Disability in America
A New Look: Summary and Background Papers
Av Institute of Medicine, Board on Health Sciences Policy m. fl.
Häftad, 2006
1322 kr
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Beginning in late 2004, the IOM began a project to take a new look at disability in America. It will review developments and progress since the publication of the 1991 and 1997 Institute reports. For technical contracting reasons, the new project was split into two phases. During the limited first …
Organ Donation
Opportunities for Action
Av Institute of Medicine, Board on Health Sciences Policy m. fl.
Häftad, 2006
1014 kr
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Rates of organ donation lag far behind the increasing need. At the start of 2006, more than 90,000 people were waiting to receive a solid organ (kidney, liver, lung, pancreas, heart, or intestine). Organ Donation examines a wide range of proposals to increase organ donation, including policies that …
Examining the Health Disparities Research Plan of the National Institutes of Health
Unfinished Business
Av Institute of Medicine, Board on Health Sciences Policy m. fl.
Häftad, 2006
825 kr
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In the United States, health among racial and ethnic minorities, as well as poor people, is significantly worse than the overall U.S. population. Health disparities are reflected by indices such as excess mortality and morbidity and shorter life expectancy. Examining the Health Disparities Research …
Assessing the Medical Risks of Human Oocyte Donation for Stem Cell Research
Workshop Report
Av National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies m. fl.
Häftad, 2007
637 kr
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It is widely understood that stem cell treatments have the potential to revolutionize medicine. Because of this potential, in 2004 California voters approved Proposition 71 to set up a 10-year, $3 billion program to fund research on stem cells. Under the direction of the California Institute for …
Assessment of the NIOSH Head-and-Face Anthropometric Survey of U.S. Respirator Users
Av Institute of Medicine, Board on Health Sciences Policy m. fl.
Häftad, 2007
662 kr
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NIOSH and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) share responsibility for overseeing respiratory protection in the workplace and have established regulations for this purpose. Specifically, NIOSH has issued regulations which define respirator testing and certification. OSHA has …
2007 Amendments to the National Academies' Guidelines for Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Av National Research Council, Institute of Medicine m. fl.
Häftad, 2007
523 kr
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In 2005, the National Academies released the report Guidelines for Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research, which offered a common set of ethical standards for a field that, due to the absence of comprehensive federal funding, was lacking national standards for research. In order to keep the Guidelines …
2007 Amendments to the National Academies' Guidelines for Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Av Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research Advisory Committee, Board on Life Sciences m. fl.
E-bok, 2007
286 kr
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In 2005, the National Academies released the report Guidelines for Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research, which offered a common set of ethical standards for a field that, due to the absence of comprehensive federal funding, was lacking national standards for research. In order to keep the Guidelines …
Understanding the Benefits and Risks of Pharmaceuticals
Workshop Summary
Av and Translation Forum on Drug Discovery, Development, Board on Health Sciences Policy m. fl.
E-bok, 2007
286 kr
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All pharmaceutical products have inherent risks, and their use involves trade-offs between their therapeutic benefits and their risks. However, the public has a limited understanding of the benefits and risks of drugs, and many individuals believe that drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug …
Addressing the Barriers to Pediatric Drug Development
Workshop Summary
Av and Translation Forum on Drug Discovery, Development, Board on Health Sciences Policy m. fl.
E-bok, 2008
295 kr
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Decades of research have demonstrated that children do not respond to medications in the same way as adults. Differences between children and adults in the overall response to medications are due to profound anatomical, physiological, and developmental differences. Although few would argue that …
Earth Materials and Health
Research Priorities for Earth Science and Public Health
Av Committee on Research Priorities for Earth Science and Public Health, Board on Earth Sciences and Resources m. fl.
E-bok, 2007
458 kr
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A range of natural earth materials, like arsenic or fluoride, have long been linked to significant human health effects. Improved understanding of the pervasive and complex interactions between earth materials and human health will require creative collaborations between earth scientists and public …
Autism and the Environment
Challenges and Opportunities for Research: Workshop Proceedings
Av Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders, Board on Health Sciences Policy m. fl.
E-bok, 2008
981 kr
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Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) constitute a major public health problem, affecting one in every 150 children and their families. Unfortunately, there is little understanding of the causes of ASD, and, despite their broad societal impact, many people believe that the overall research program for …
Neuroscience Biomarkers and Biosignatures
Converging Technologies, Emerging Partnerships: Workshop Summary
Av Institute of Medicine, Board on Health Sciences Policy m. fl.
Häftad, 2008
662 kr
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Biomarkers, or biological markers, are quantitative measurements that offer researchers and clinicians valuable insight into diagnosis, treatment and prognosis for many disorders and diseases. A major goal in neuroscience medical research is establishing biomarkers for disorders of the nervous …
Neuroscience Biomarkers and Biosignatures
Converging Technologies, Emerging Partnerships: Workshop Summary
Av Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders, Board on Health Sciences Policy m. fl.
E-bok, 2008
446 kr
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Biomarkers, or biological markers, are quantitative measurements that offer researchers and clinicians valuable insight into diagnosis, treatment and prognosis for many disorders and diseases. A major goal in neuroscience medical research is establishing biomarkers for disorders of the nervous …
Challenges for the FDA
The Future of Drug Safety: Workshop Summary
Av and Translation Forum on Drug Discovery, Development, Board on Health Sciences Policy m. fl.
E-bok, 2007
437 kr
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As the principal agency regulating food, drugs, medical devices, and biological products used by Americans, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) serves one of the most critical consumer protection functions of the federal government. The FDA''s reach is enormous, regulating products that …
Emerging Safety Science
Workshop Summary
Av Sally Robinson, Robert Pool m. fl.
E-bok, 2008
500 kr
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In recent years, the costs of new drug development have skyrocketed. The average cost of developing a new approved drug is now estimated to be $1.3 billion (DiMasi and Grabowski, 2007). At the same time, each year fewer new molecular entities (NMEs) are approved. DiMasi and Grabowski report that …
Preparing for an Influenza Pandemic
Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Workers
Av Committee on Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Workers During an Influenza Pandemic, Board on Health Sciences Policy m. fl.
E-bok, 2007
625 kr
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During an influenza pandemic, healthcare workers will be on the front lines delivering care to patients and preventing further spread of the disease. As the nation prepares for pandemic influenza, multiple avenues for protecting the health of the public are being carefully considered, ranging from …
Advancing Nuclear Medicine Through Innovation
Av Committee on State of the Science of Nuclear Medicine, Nuclear and Radiation Studies Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2007
641 kr
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Nearly 20 million nuclear medicine procedures are carried out each year in the United States alone to diagnose and treat cancers, cardiovascular disease, and certain neurological disorders. Many of the advancements in nuclear medicine have been the result of research investments made during the …
Venture Philanthropy Strategies to Support Translational Research
Workshop Summary
Av Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders, Board on Health Sciences Policy m. fl.
E-bok, 2009
393 kr
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Many voluntary health organizations fund translational research. An increasing number of these organizations are looking at venture philanthropy as a critical way to advance their missions of helping patients and working to cure disease. A wide range of participants gathered on October 3, 2008 at …
Diffusion and Use of Genomic Innovations in Health and Medicine
Workshop Summary
Av Institute of Medicine, Board on Health Sciences Policy m. fl.
Häftad, 2008
618 kr
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Until fairly recently, genetic information was used primarily in the diagnosis of relatively rare genetic diseases, such as cystic fibrosis and Huntington's Disease, but a transformation in the use of genetic and genomic information is underway. While many predictions have been made that genomics …
Diffusion and Use of Genomic Innovations in Health and Medicine
Workshop Summary
Av Roundtable on Translating Genomic-Based Research for Health, Board on Health Sciences Policy m. fl.
E-bok, 2008
420 kr
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Until fairly recently, genetic information was used primarily in the diagnosis of relatively rare genetic diseases, such as cystic fibrosis and Huntington’s Disease, but a transformation in the use of genetic and genomic information is underway. While many predictions have been made that genomics …
Personal Protective Technology Program at NIOSH
Reviews of Research Programs of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Av Committee to Review the NIOSH Personal Protective Technology Program, Board on Health Sciences Policy m. fl.
E-bok, 2008
602 kr
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Maintaining the health and safety of workers in the United States and globally is accomplished in part by reducing hazardous exposures through the use of personal protective equipment. Personal protective technologies (PPT) include respirators worn by construction workers and miners; protective …
Breakthrough Business Models
Drug Development for Rare and Neglected Diseases and Individualized Therapies: Workshop Summary
Av Institute of Medicine, Board on Health Sciences Policy m. fl.
Häftad, 2009
779 kr
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The process for developing new drug and biologic products is extraordinarily expensive and time-consuming. Although large pharmaceutical companies may be able to afford the cost of development because they can expect a large return on investment, organizations developing drugs to treat rare and …
Breakthrough Business Models
Drug Development for Rare and Neglected Diseases and Individualized Therapies: Workshop Summary
Av Theresa Wizemann, Sally Robinson m. fl.
E-bok, 2009
500 kr
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The process for developing new drug and biologic products is extraordinarily expensive and time-consuming. Although large pharmaceutical companies may be able to afford the cost of development because they can expect a large return on investment, organizations developing drugs to treat rare and …
From Molecules to Minds
Challenges for the 21st Century: Workshop Summary
Av Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders, Board on Health Sciences Policy m. fl.
E-bok, 2008
314 kr
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Neuroscience has made phenomenal advances over the past 50 years and the pace of discovery continues to accelerate. On June 25, 2008, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders hosted more than 70 of the leading neuroscientists in the world, for a workshop …
Dispensing Medical Countermeasures for Public Health Emergencies
Workshop Summary
Av Forum on Medical and Public Health Preparedness for Catastrophic Events, Board on Health Sciences Policy m. fl.
E-bok, 2008
455 kr
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On March 3-4, 2008, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) Forum on Medical and Public Health Preparedness for Catastrophic Events hosted a workshop titled "Medical Countermeasures Dispensing." The overall objective was to discuss a range of solutions to rapidly provide medical countermeasures to protect …
2008 Amendments to the National Academies' Guidelines for Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Av Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research Advisory Committee, Board on Life Sciences m. fl.
E-bok, 2008
295 kr
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In 2005, the National Academies released the report Guidelines for Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research, which offered a common set of ethical standards for a field that, due to the absence of comprehensive federal funding, was lacking national standards for research. In order to keep the Guidelines …
Beyond the HIPAA Privacy Rule
Enhancing Privacy, Improving Health Through Research
Av Committee on Health Research and the Privacy of Health Information: The HIPAA Privacy Rule, Board on Health Sciences Policy m. fl.
E-bok, 2009
589 kr
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In the realm of health care, privacy protections are needed to preserve patients'' dignity and prevent possible harms. Ten years ago, to address these concerns as well as set guidelines for ethical health research, Congress called for a set of federal standards now known as the HIPAA Privacy Rule. …
Military Medical Ethics
Issues Regarding Dual Loyalties: Workshop Summary
Av Institute of Medicine, Board on Health Sciences Policy m. fl.
Häftad, 2009
483 kr
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Dual loyalties exist in many medical fields, from occupational health to public health. Military health professionals, as all health professionals, are ethically responsible for their patients' well-being. In some situations, however, military health professionals can face unique ethical tensions …
Military Medical Ethics
Issues Regarding Dual Loyalties: Workshop Summary
Av Board on Health Sciences Policy, Institute of Medicine m. fl.
E-bok, 2009
295 kr
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Dual loyalties exist in many medical fields, from occupational health to public health. Military health professionals, as all health professionals, are ethically responsible for their patients'' well-being. In some situations, however, military health professionals can face unique ethical tensions …
