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Sterilization for Medical Devices
Source: FDA Medical devices are sterilized in various ways, including ethylene oxide and radiation. Read more on the FDA’s actions to advance medical device sterilization.
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NSF announcement on JASON report: Safeguarding the Research Enterprise
Source: U.S. National Science Foundation Today, the U.S. National Science Foundation released the latest report by JASON, an independent science advisory group, Safeguarding the Research Enterprise.
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FDA Seeks $7.2 Billion to Enhance Food Safety and Nutrition, Advance Medical Product Safety, and Strengthen Public Health
Source: FDA FDA seeks $7.2 Billion to enhance food safety and nutrition, medical product safety, strengthen public-health and mission-support capacity, and modernize the FDA’s infrastructure and facilities.
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Ed Department error may delay student financial aid further
Source: NPR Students may have to wait even longer for their financial aid award letters due to an Education Department error.
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Responsible science communication can be a catalyst for trust in technology
Source: OECD.AI In an era of rapid scientific advancements and technological breakthroughs, responsible science communication is paramount.
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Ready or Not 2024: Protecting the Public’s Health from Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism
Source: Trust for America’s Health As the nation experiences an increasing number of infectious disease outbreaks and extreme weather events, TFAH’s Ready or Not 2024: Protecting the Public’s Health from Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism report identifies key gaps in national and state preparedness to protect residents’ health during emergencies and makes recommendations to strengthen the nation’s public health system and improve emergency readiness.
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Focus on Clinical Trials: FDA Issues New Guidance on Data Monitoring Committees, Charging for Investigational Drugs, and Informed Consent
Source: Ropes & Gray In February 2024, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”) published several draft and final guidance documents addressing important topics related to clinical research.
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Diversity and Inclusion in Clinical Trials: Tangible Progress and Strategies for the Future
Source: Applied Clinical Trials The clinical research industry is increasingly leveraging insights, experience, and advanced solutions to better implement diversity and inclusion initiatives.
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices about research misconduct among medical residents in southwest China: a cross-sectional study
Source: BMC Medical Education With the emergence of numerous scientific outputs, growing attention is paid to research misconduct. This study aimed to investigate knowledge, attitudes and practices about research misconduct among medical residents in southwest China.
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Shaping the future of AI in healthcare through ethics and governance
Source: nature The purpose of this research is to identify and evaluate the technical, ethical and regulatory challenges related to the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare.
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Department of Energy’s science chief announces her unexpected departure
Source: Science Asmeret Asefaw Berhe had been director of the Office of Science since May 2022.
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How Generative AI Owns Higher Education. Now What?
Source: Forbes Generative AI and CustomGPTs will change higher education. The roles of professors and students will change as GenAI and CustomGPTs contribute to the learning process.
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