health research Articles
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Natural scientific complexity from a social scientific perspective: environment and health research and policymaking in Flanders (Belgium)
This paper discusses the relevance of a complexity approach to environment and health research. The approach is characterised by modesty, respect and transparency with regard to complexity of real world problems, and openness to a diversity of knowledge and opinion. The approach criticises the traditional interpretation of objectivity and emphasises the inter-subjectivist nature of science. The ...
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Randomized controlled trials in environmental health research: ethical issues
Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are becoming increasingly common in environmental health research. Like all studies involving human subjects, environmental health RCTs raise many ethical challenges, ranging from obtaining informed consent to minimizing risks to protecting privacy and confidentiality. One of the most important issues raised by these studies is whether it is ethical to withhold ...
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A review of trends and adoption model for grid information technology
Nowadays, scientific projects require collaborative environments and powerful computing resources capable of handling huge quantities of data, which gives rise to e-science. These requirements are evident in the need to optimise time and efforts in activities having to do with health and biotechnology. Scientists are taking increasing interest in an emerging technology ? Grid Information ...
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Why participants are so important to health research
Health research is very important for improving health care for all. As we mentioned in a previous article, What is Health Research?, this type of research helps medical researchers understand people’s health and how we can make treatments better for everyone. But health research isn’t possible without the contributions of research participants. Research participants are ...
By Evidation
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US armed forces medical operations other than war
Expertise in combat healthcare planning, operations and technology translates well into domestic and international humanitarian health relief. The US military medical services have extensive daily activities in public health and medicine that are integrated with civilian organisations, and are related to health research, prevention of disease and healthcare rather than to combat operations. These ...
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From environment and health data to policy-making: the case of DDE in Belgium
One of the key challenges in environment and health research is the measurement and interpretation of this complex relation, whereas one of the key challenges in environment and health policy-making is the translation of environment and health data to policy measures. In this paper, we describe a process in which these two challenges are integrated: the interpretation of human biomonitoring ...
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Complementary Therapies education for the 21st century
Over the past ten years, an innovative portfolio of over 30 courses in Complementary Therapies (CT) has been developed at the University of Westminster, London, UK. The degrees were the first of their kind and the portfolio now provides the widest selection of CT courses in Europe. This paper explores the history and context of this comprehensive portfolio. The nature of the shared innovative ...
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A proposal for a centralised patient record database: the need to identify patient data elements to measure costs, clinical outcomes and benchmarking
Although health care industry benchmarking is a feasible and worthwhile objective, the lack of consistent and accessible data makes it extremely difficult to do any reasonable comparisons. Therefore, this paper concentrates on the first phase of research pertaining to the identification of data measures and information requirements solely. We conclude with an investigation into whether the ...
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National Institutes of Health – Perinatology Research Branch - Case Study
The Perinatology Research Branch (PRB) is the only Clinical Branch in the Division of Intramural Research (DIR) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to focus its research on human pregnancy and unborn children. It is currently housed at the Detroit Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan through a service contract. The Branch has thrived in this environment, earning a national and international ...
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Unique rehabilitation exercise trial seeks participants with MS
People with multiple sclerosis (MS) are being sought to take part in a study that aims to investigate the benefits of a robotic walking device. Karen Saunders, a consultant clinical and research neuro-physiotherapist, is the co-investigator on a feasibility trial that is evaluating the use of a balance exercise programme that makes use of a Rex robotic exoskeleton. During the trial, the robotic ...
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The construction of an engineered bacterium to remove cadmium from wastewater
The removal of cadmium (Cd) from wastewater before it is released from factories is important for protecting human health. Although some researchers have developed engineered bacteria, the resistance of these engineered bacteria to Cd have not been improved. In this study, two key genes involved in glutathione synthesis (gshA and gshB), a serine acetyltransferase gene (cysE), a Thlaspi ...
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Harnessing the Power of LAM PCR Service: A Near-Full Spectrum Genetic Analysis
As the life sciences explode with advancements in technology, clinicians and researchers require robust techniques with high throughput and precision to navigate the complexity of the genetic landscape. One such emerging technology, linear amplification-mediated polymerase chain reaction (LAM-PCR), is gaining significant attention for its proficiency in performing near-full spectrum genetic ...
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Linear Health Sciences’ selection for accelerator program demonstrates Oklahoma success
Linear Health’s home state of Oklahoma continues to support the long term goals of the company. A recently published article highlights some of Linear’s successes and forward thinking goals with a national support base. Soon, the team will be prepared to begin taking letters of intent for early adoption and evaluation by Value Analysis Teams that understand the benefit of the ...
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Innovative development and innovation capacity-building in China
This paper defines the concept of national innovative development and national innovation capacity, and develops the national innovative development index and the national innovation capacity index with a view to monitor the progress in China’s innovation development. The international comparison of national innovative development index indicates that China is still far behind of developed ...
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How Clinion Helped PHFI Modernize its Data Management Processes
Meeting the shortfall of health professionals is imperative to a sustained and holistic response to public health concerns of any country. The Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI), a public and private initiative, addresses these concerns by strengthening training, research and policy developments to create a healthier India. PHFI has partnered with Clinion to digitise its legacy data ...
By Clinion
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Developing a global sustainability strategy
Challenge: Antea Group's Global Corporate Consultancy assisted a nutritionals business of a global health care and medical research company to establish its global sustainability strategy. We worked with our client to outline a sustainability strategy and associated benefits to be presented to senior management for approval. Solution: An analysis was conducted that outlined alternative visions ...
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Learning How Meditation Helps the Brain
Meditation is often thought of as an avenue to clarity and self-awareness, but it may also be an avenue to better brain health. Emerging research suggests meditation may have significant benefits to brain health, ranging from improved mental and behavioral health to enhanced cognitive function. In this article, we will break down how meditation helps the brain and provide helpful tips for ...
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What are the characteristics of children's water park from HAISAN water slide supplier
Whether adults or children want to go to the swimming pool or water park from HAISAN water slide supplier at this time, especially when there are children at home, they usually choose to go to water park.It can not only play but also increase intimacy with children. Do you know the characteristics of water park? 1. Unique creativity and fun Children's indoor recreational equipment has naturally ...
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Linear Health Sciences Featured as ‘Start-Up to Watch’ from Medtech Strategist
Linear Health Sciences Poised to Make an Impact on the Infusion Disposables Market Fresh off the press – Linear Health Sciences is named as a ‘Start-Up to Watch’ from the premier trade press organization, Medtech Strategist. This signifies a tremendous uptick in interest in not only what the team is working on now, but where it’s anticipated to go in the future. The ...
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What’s Top of Mind for Flu Researchers?
Infectious diseases like influenza can be threats to public health and our economy. At the OPTIONS XI for the Control of Influenza conference, leading influenza vaccines provider CSL Seqirus, joined academic, government, research and industry stakeholders to discuss and learn more about influenza and its impact. Below, CSL Seqirus shared additional insights into topics of interest to the ...
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