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45 produkter

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 …
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 …
Managing Food Safety Practices from Farm to Table
Workshop Summary
Av Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board m. fl.
Häftad, 2009
637 kr
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Legal regulations and manufacturers' monitoring practices have not been enough to prevent contamination of the national food supply and protect consumers from serious harm. In addressing food safety risks, regulators could perhaps better ensure the quality and safety of food by monitoring food …
Managing Food Safety Practices from Farm to Table
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Av Food Forum, Food and Nutrition Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2009
407 kr
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Legal regulations and manufacturers'' monitoring practices have not been enough to prevent contamination of the national food supply and protect consumers from serious harm. In addressing food safety risks, regulators could perhaps better ensure the quality and safety of food by monitoring food …
Nanotechnology in Food Products
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Av Food Forum, Food and Nutrition Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2009
480 kr
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In the food industry, scientists are exploring the potential of nanotechnology to enhance the flavor and other sensory characteristics of foods, introduce antibacterial nanostructures into food packaging and encapsulate and deliver nutrients directly into targeted tissues, among other applications. …
Nanotechnology in Food Products
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Av Food Forum, Food and Nutrition Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2009
506 kr
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In the food industry, scientists are exploring the potential of nanotechnology to enhance the flavor and other sensory characteristics of foods, introduce antibacterial nanostructures into food packaging and encapsulate and deliver nutrients directly into targeted tissues, among other applications. …
Providing Healthy and Safe Foods As We Age
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Av Food Forum, Food and Nutrition Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2010
553 kr
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Does a longer life mean a healthier life? The number of adults over 65 in the United States is growing, but many may not be aware that they are at greater risk from foodborne diseases and their nutritional needs change as they age. The IOM''s Food Forum held a workshop October 29-30, 2009, to …
Providing Healthy and Safe Foods As We Age
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Av Food Forum, Food and Nutrition Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2010
762 kr
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Does a longer life mean a healthier life? The number of adults over 65 in the United States is growing, but many may not be aware that they are at greater risk from foodborne diseases and their nutritional needs change as they age. The IOM''s Food Forum held a workshop October 29-30, 2009, to …
Impact of Globalization on Infectious Disease Emergence and Control
Exploring the Consequences and Opportunities: Workshop Summary
Av Forum on Microbial Threats, Board on Global Health m. fl.
E-bok, 2006
714 kr
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Globalization is by no means a new phenomenon; transcontinental trade and the movement of people date back at least 2,000 years, to the era of the ancient Silk Road trade route. The global spread of infectious disease has followed a parallel course. Indeed, the emergence and spread of infectious …
Scaling Up Treatment for the Global AIDS Pandemic
Challenges and Opportunities
Av Committee on Examining the Probable Consequences of Alternative Patterns of Widespread Antiretroviral Drug Use in Resource-Constrained Settings, Board on Global Health m. fl.
E-bok, 2004
981 kr
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An estimated forty million people carry the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and five million more become newly infected annually. In recent years, many HIV-infected patients in wealthy nations have enjoyed significantly longer, good-quality lives as a result of antiretroviral therapy (ART). …
Managing Food Safety Practices from Farm to Table
Workshop Summary
Av Food Forum, Food and Nutrition Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2009
572 kr
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Legal regulations and manufacturers'' monitoring practices have not been enough to prevent contamination of the national food supply and protect consumers from serious harm. In addressing food safety risks, regulators could perhaps better ensure the quality and safety of food by monitoring food …
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
628 kr
Lägg i varukorg
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 …
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
428 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 …
Fungal Diseases
An Emerging Threat to Human, Animal, and Plant Health: Workshop Summary
Av Forum on Microbial Threats, Board on Global Health m. fl.
E-bok, 2011
1284 kr
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Fungal diseases have contributed to death and disability in humans, triggered global wildlife extinctions and population declines, devastated agricultural crops, and altered forest ecosystem dynamics. Despite the extensive influence of fungi on health and economic well-being, the threats posed by …
Fungal Diseases
An Emerging Threat to Human, Animal, and Plant Health: Workshop Summary
Av Forum on Microbial Threats, Board on Global Health m. fl.
E-bok, 2011
1338 kr
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Fungal diseases have contributed to death and disability in humans, triggered global wildlife extinctions and population declines, devastated agricultural crops, and altered forest ecosystem dynamics. Despite the extensive influence of fungi on health and economic well-being, the threats posed by …
Leveraging Food Technology for Obesity Prevention and Reduction Efforts
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Av Food Forum, Food and Nutrition Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2011
553 kr
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Obesity is a major public health challenge. More than one-third of the U.S. adult population is considered obese, a figure that has more than doubled since the mid-1970s. Among children, obesity rates have more than tripled over the same period. Not only is obesity associated with numerous medical …
Leveraging Food Technology for Obesity Prevention and Reduction Efforts
Workshop Summary
Av Food Forum, Food and Nutrition Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2011
571 kr
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Obesity is a major public health challenge. More than one-third of the U.S. adult population is considered obese, a figure that has more than doubled since the mid-1970s. Among children, obesity rates have more than tripled over the same period. Not only is obesity associated with numerous medical …
Science and Applications of Synthetic and Systems Biology
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Av Forum on Microbial Threats, Board on Global Health m. fl.
E-bok, 2011
1126 kr
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Many potential applications of synthetic and systems biology are relevant to the challenges associated with the detection, surveillance, and responses to emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. On March 14 and 15, 2011, the Institute of Medicine''s (IOM''s) Forum on Microbial Threats convened …
Research Methods to Assess Dietary Intake and Program Participation in Child Day Care
Application to the Child and Adult Care Food Program: Workshop Summary
Av Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine m. fl.
E-bok, 2012
517 kr
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More than 16 million children in the United States live in food-insecure households where they are unable to obtain enough food to meet their needs. At the same time, a growing number of children are overweight or obese. Because of these challenges, improving child nutrition has emerged as one of …
Building Public-Private Partnerships in Food and Nutrition
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Av Food Forum, Food and Nutrition Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2012
517 kr
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The leading challenges in public health—ranging from rising obesity rates to the fast-growing population of older adults—are complex and cannot be solved effectively by any one silver bullet or any one sector in isolation. Instead, their solutions require collaborative actions of many sectors, …
Exploring Health and Environmental Costs of Food
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Av Food and Nutrition Board, Board on Agriculture and Natural Resources m. fl.
E-bok, 2012
538 kr
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The U.S. food system provides many benefits, not the least of which is a safe, nutritious and consistent food supply. However, the same system also creates significant environmental, public health, and other costs that generally are not recognized and not accounted for in the retail price of food. …
Human Microbiome, Diet, and Health
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Av Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board m. fl.
Häftad, 2013
498 kr
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The Food Forum convened a public workshop on February 22-23, 2012, to explore current and emerging knowledge of the human microbiome, its role in human health, its interaction with the diet, and the translation of new research findings into tools and products that improve the nutritional quality of …
Human Microbiome, Diet, and Health
Workshop Summary
Av Food Forum, Food and Nutrition Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2013
678 kr
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The Food Forum convened a public workshop on February 22-23, 2012, to explore current and emerging knowledge of the human microbiome, its role in human health, its interaction with the diet, and the translation of new research findings into tools and products that improve the nutritional quality of …
Update on Research Issues in the Assessment of Birth Settings
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Av and Families Board on Children, Youth, Institute of Medicine m. fl.
E-bok, 2013
642 kr
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More than 30 years ago, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) and the National Research Council (NRC) convened a committee to determine methodologies and research needed to evaluate childbirth settings in the United States. The committee members reported their findings and recommendations in a consensus …
Sustainable Diets
Food for Healthy People and a Healthy Planet: Workshop Summary
Av Institute of Medicine, Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice m. fl.
Häftad, 2014
512 kr
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One of the many benefits of the U.S. food system is a safe, nutritious, and consistent food supply. However, the same system also places significant strain on land, water, air, and other natural resources. A better understanding of the food-environment synergies and trade-offs associated with the …
Sustainable Diets
Food for Healthy People and a Healthy Planet: Workshop Summary
Av Food Forum, Food and Nutrition Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2014
714 kr
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One of the many benefits of the U.S. food system is a safe, nutritious, and consistent food supply. However, the same system also places significant strain on land, water, air, and other natural resources. A better understanding of the food-environment synergies and trade-offs associated with the …
Caffeine in Food and Dietary Supplements
Examining Safety: Workshop Summary
Av Institute of Medicine, Board on Health Sciences Policy m. fl.
Häftad, 2014
850 kr
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Caffeine in Food and Dietary Supplements is the summary of a workshop convened by the Institute of Medicine in August 2013 to review the available science on safe levels of caffeine consumption in foods, beverages, and dietary supplements and to identify data gaps. Scientists with expertise in food …
Caffeine in Food and Dietary Supplements
Examining Safety: Workshop Summary
Av Planning Committee for a Workshop on Potential Health Hazards Associated with Consumption of Caffeine in Food and Dietary Supplements, Food and Nutrition Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2014
785 kr
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Caffeine in Food and Dietary Supplements is the summary of a workshop convened by the Institute of Medicine in August 2013 to review the available science on safe levels of caffeine consumption in foods, beverages, and dietary supplements and to identify data gaps. Scientists with expertise in food …
Relationships Among the Brain, the Digestive System, and Eating Behavior
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Av Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board m. fl.
Häftad, 2015
457 kr
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On July 9-10, 2014, the Institute of Medicine's Food Forum hosted a public workshop to explore emerging and rapidly developing research on relationships among the brain, the digestive system, and eating behavior. Drawing on expertise from the fields of nutrition and food science, animal and human …
Relationships Among the Brain, the Digestive System, and Eating Behavior
Workshop Summary
Av Food Forum, Food and Nutrition Board m. fl.
E-bok, 2015
642 kr
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On July 9-10, 2014, the Institute of Medicine''s Food Forum hosted a public workshop to explore emerging and rapidly developing research on relationships among the brain, the digestive system, and eating behavior. Drawing on expertise from the fields of nutrition and food science, animal and human …