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Research and Technology
Unpacking FDA Guidance on Digital Health Technologies in Clinical Trials
Source: The Clinical Trial Vanguard Digital Health Technologies (DHTs) use in clinical research is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s quickly becoming the norm.
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The AI Safety Institute International Network: Next Steps and Recommendations
Source: Center for Strategic and International Studies The AI Seoul Summit launched an international network of AI safety institutes in May 2024. Now, network members must work to define their goals, mechanisms of collaboration, and international strategy to accelerate AI safety science.
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Balancing innovation and governance in the age of AI
Source: World Economic Forum The AI Governance Alliance's recent report outlines three pillars to tackle AI-related challenges such data privacy, algorithmic bias and transparency.
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Web of Science index puts eLife ‘on hold’ because of its radical publishing model
Source: Science Journal that is experimenting with peer reviewing but not accepting manuscripts could lose its impact factor.
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Key global bioethics guidelines get ‘dramatic’ update
Source: Science Revised Declaration of Helsinki stresses need for equity, protection of vulnerable groups, and research integrity.
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Comparing comprehension of consent document between adolescent girls and caregivers of adolescents in Siaya County, Kenya: implications for research with adolescents
Source: Sage Journals Despite their vulnerability, adolescents are often excluded from health research due to ethical concerns about research with minors, especially in low-income regions like Sub-Saharan Africa.
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Johns Hopkins and Family of Henrietta Lacks Break Ground on Building Named in Honor of Henrietta Lacks
Source: Newswise The Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Medicine broke ground today on the future site of the building named in honor of Mrs. Lacks.
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Safety and Preparedness
Employees Say 25% of Companies Not Prepared for Emergencies
Source: EHS Today Poor training is a major issue according to Fusion survey.
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Missouri Fire Highlights Unique Dangers of Battery Recycling
Source: NFPA After Missouri plant fire, an NFPA expert discusses the unique hazards involved in lithium-ion battery recycling.
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The Future of Emergency Medicine: 6 Technologies That Make Patients The Point-of-Care
Source: The Future of Digital Health Car crashes, home injuries, fires, natural disasters: every minute - if not every second - spent without treatment in such cases of medical emergencies and high-risk patients could reduce the chance of survival or proper recovery.
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