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Register for the Office of Minority Health’s Virtual Symposium on COVID-19

On Thursday, 17 September 2020, the Office of Minority Health (OMH) will be hosting a virtual symposium, Advancing the Response to COVID-19: Sharing Promising Programs...

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OCR Launches Resources for Mobile Health App Developers

The Office for Civil Rights in Action (OCR) launched the Resources for Mobile Health App Developers, replacing their previous Health App Developer Portal. It provides...

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Discrepancies Between ClinicalTrials.gov and Corresponding Publications

A recent study finds high rates of discordance between trial reporting on ClinicalTrials.gov and corresponding publications. Findings accentuate the need to monitor for accurate reporting....

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Managing Conflicts is a Critical Skill in the Workplace

Where people gather, conflict is likely to occur. Even in an age when many professionals may be working remotely, conflicts within teams can occur. Unfortunately,...

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OHRP’s New Subpart C Certification Form

OHRP now has a new Subpart C Certification Submission Form to be submitted as part of the certification request for the inclusion of prisoners in...

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FDA Issues Guidance For Clinical Research Using Cannabis

The FDA has issued guidance detailing the FDA’s current thinking on clinical research with cannabis and cannabis-derived compounds. It includes quality considerations, reviews key FDA...

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OHRP’s Video on Informed Consent Available in Spanish

OHRP’s latest video, Informed Consent for Research: What to Expect, on their Informational Videos page, is also available in Spanish. It covers the basics of...

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The Impact of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on U.S. Higher Ed Organizations

In February 2018, the European Union (EU) adopted the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which regulates the processing of personal data in the EU. The...

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OHRP Issues Decision Charts for Current and Pre-2018 Requirements

OHRP recently posted new decision charts for the revised Common Rule (2018 Requirements) on their website. These charts are intended to help decision-makers determine if...

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New Online Course Provides Information on Ethical Issues and Governance Approaches for Emerging Technologies

Since the onset and spread of COVID-19, many communities, businesses and individuals have relied on some of the latest technologies. From telemedicine to teleconferencing to...

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