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E.U. reaches deal on landmark AI bill, racing ahead of U.S.
Source: The Washington Post The agreement cements the bloc’s role as the de facto global tech regulator, as governments scramble to address the risks created by AI systems.
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More than 10,000 research papers were retracted in 2023 — a new record
Source: Nature The number of articles being retracted rose sharply this year. Integrity experts say that this is only the tip of the iceberg.
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New Title IX Regulations Pushed to March
Source: Inside Higher Ed The Education Department has pushed back the date for finishing its updated regulations for Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 to March, according to the agency’s latest regulatory agenda.
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Microbial Load of Hand Sanitizer Dispensers—A University Hospital Study
Source: MDPI Hospital-acquired infections are a significant concern in healthcare settings, leading to patient safety risks, increased morbidity and mortality, and financial burdens.
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Federal agency’s plan to disclose university misconduct findings splits academics
Source: Science Institution leaders fear breach of privacy whereas transparency advocates call it an important step.
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Chinese garlic is a national security risk, says US senator
Source: BBC News Rick Scott says Chinese garlic grown in sewage is unsafe and poses a threat to national security.
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U.S. approves first gene-editing treatment, Casgevy, for sickle cell disease
Source: CNBC Casgevy uses the Nobel Prize-winning technology CRISPR to treat sickle cell disease, a blood disorder that affects about 100,000 Americans.
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New England Journal of Medicine reckons with its racist past and complicity in slavery
Source: STAT In the 19th century, journal authors routinely used racist and dehumanizing language about Black Americans with little pushback from NEJM editors.
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Toward AI-supported evaluation for safety control measures against near-miss events in pharmaceutical products
Source: ScienceDirect The Japan Council for Quality Health Care (JCQHC) promotes medical safety by providing health professionals in pharmacies and the public with information regarding near-miss events from pharmacies.
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Insight into the New ICH E6(R3) Draft Guidance on Clinical Trials
Source: Applied Clinical Trials Decentralized clinical trials have the potential to expand the number of people who can benefit from clinical trials while accelerating therapies to more patients in need.
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He Wanted Privacy. His College Gave Him None
Source: LAist A Markup examination of a typical college shows how students are subject to a vast and growing array of watchful tech.
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