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More institutional review boards are seeing proposals for studies involving some type of genetic research, but many IRB members feel unprepared to appropriately review the study design and assess the potential risks involved.
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Research compliance is serious business, particularly when your studies involve humans. So serious, in fact that federal regulations exist, review boards have been developed to oversee the process, and organizations have sprung up to offer education and support to research professionals.
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IRBs may think their policies and procedures have covered all federal and state regulations, but in the experience of federal officials, there commonly are some lapses.
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Our institutions IRB is merging with another IRB. What can we do to make the transition efficient? (In other words, what can go wrong and how can we minimize the possibility?)
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It is widely accepted that eradication of H pylori is effective in preventing the recurrence of many gastric and duodenal ulcers, although other benefits of eradication are more controversial.
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A high-protein diet lowers the blood glucose postprandially in persons with type 2 diabetes and improves overall glucose control. However, longer-term studies are necessary to determine the total magnitude of response, possible adverse effects, and long-term acceptability of the diet.
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The frequency with which patients are hospitalized for atrial fibrillation is increasing dramatically with a large proportion of the increase due to an increased number of elderly patients in the population.
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The FDA has approved the first 91-day oral contraceptive. The product is taken for 12 weeks (84 days), followed by 1 week of inactive tablets, resulting in 1 menstrual period every 3 months.
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Weight Loss in Type 2 Diabetes; Dalteparin and Chronic Foot Ulcers in Diabetics with PAD; Pioglitazone and LDL in Nondiabetic Hypertensives
