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FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) Issues FY2023 Annual Report
Source: JD Supra In January 2024, the Office of Compliance at the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation Research (CDER) released its Annual Report for FY2023.
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National Science Foundation grant reviewers urged to think more about ‘societal benefits’
Source: Science Agency’s governing board expected to recommend renaming one of two criteria used to judge research proposals.
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HHS, NIST Finalize Joint HIPAA Security Rule Guidance
Source: Health IT Security The new guidance by HHS and NIST aims to help covered entities reduce risk to ePHI and enhance HIPAA Security Rule compliance efforts.
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Do safety management system standards indicate safer operations? Evidence from the OHSAS 18001 occupational health and safety standard
Source: ScienceDirect Given the enormous disruptions and costs of occupational injuries, companies and buyers are increasingly looking to voluntary occupational health and safety standards to improve worker safety.
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Facial Recognition: Coming Soon to an Airport Near You
Source: The New York Times Biometric technology is expanding at airports across the United States — and the world — and transforming the way we move through them, from checking a bag to boarding the plane.
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Inching Toward Harmonization: FDA Finalizes Rule On IRB Waiver Of Informed Consent For Minimal Risk Studies
Source: Mondaq On December 21, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") published a final rule to allow institutional review boards ("IRBs") to waive or alter informed consent for certain clinical investigations that pose no more than minimal risk to human subjects.
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Chemical Safety and Hazard Communication Standards for Pharmaceuticals
Source: Occupational Health and Safety To meet the demands of millions relying on prescription medications, the pharmaceutical industry must prioritize enhancing chemical safety and hazard communication standards to protect its workers effectively.
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Yale to Require Standardized Test Scores for Admissions
Source: The New York Times Officials said test-optional policies might have harmed students from lower-income families.
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Hospitals race to adopt generative AI, even as regulators struggle to keep up with the risks
Source: STAT Large hospitals are experimenting with generative AI at a time when there are no standards for its use, or clear accounting of the risks.
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Another Wave of Campus Cuts
Source: Inside Higher Ed Numerous colleges announced or completed plans to cut academic programs or jobs in February. Many of those institutions are in the Midwest—particularly Ohio.
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Use of Soft Cervical Collar Improves Surgeon Ergonomics During Simulated Otologic Surgery
Source: Otology & Neurotology Use of a soft cervical collar during simulated otologic surgery significantly reduced time spent in high-risk neck positions.
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