“What CITI Program is Reading” is our biweekly blog series which highlights news articles curated by our staff and relevant to research, higher education, healthcare, technology, and more. Follow us on LinkedIn for upcoming editions and more information from CITI Program.
Research
Reforming NIH: A blueprint for 21st century medical research
Source: STAT We all benefit from a well-functioning and well-funded NIH. But it needs reform, writes the Good Science Project’s Stuart Buck.
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Blood test could streamline early Alzheimer's detection in underrepresented populations
Source: Medical Xpress In a landmark study of Hispanic and Latino adults, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have identified a link between self-reported cognitive decline and blood-based biomarkers.
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AI tool labels more than 1000 journals for ‘questionable,’ possibly shady practices
Source: Science New algorithm could help scientists avoid publishing in shady titles.
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Breaking Down the Lawsuit Against OpenAI Over Teen's Suicide
Source: Tech Policy Press A California teen sought advice from OpenAI's GPT-4o on how to end his life. His parents are suing the company and its CEO.
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Safety
US Department of Labor unveils proposals to put American workers, businesses first in release of semiannual regulatory agenda
Source: OSHA The Trump Administration today announced its Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions, which provides the American people with a transparent look at regulations being considered by the Administration.
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Benefits and Risks of Safety Technology
Source: EHS Today Technology such as wearables can offer benefits but also increase stress, says survey from Lloyd’s Register Foundation's Global Safety Evidence Centre.
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Compliance
What You Need to Know About Healthcare Compliance and Shifting Federal Enforcement Priorities
Source: Corporate Compliance Insights The DOJ is shifting enforcement priorities on statutes like the False Claims Act (FCA).
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HHS announces information blocking enforcement “crackdown”
Source: JD Supra The US Department of Health and Human Services announced its intent to begin actively enforcing the information blocking regulations adopted under the 21st Century Cures Act.
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Higher Education
A Grass-Roots Faculty Effort To Advance Higher Education Takes Shape
Source: Forbes As college faculty see their role in university decision-making eroded, a new grass-roots organization is taking shape, providing a platform for a stronger faculty voice.
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High Quality Research Rarely Informs Classroom Practice. Why?
Source: Education Week The connection between education research, policy, and practice is broken. Here’s what it would take to fix it.
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