IRB Advisor articles from October 2006

IRB Advisor archives from October 2006

IOM panel recommends changes to review of prisoner research.
October 1, 2006... IOM panel recommends changes to review of prisoner research Enhanced OHRP, new focus on risk vs. benefits, among recommendations The world of a prisoner in a correctional institution is all about control, or the lack of it. The time...

Improving prisoner research now: What can IRBs do?
October 1, 2006... Improving prisoner research now: What can IRBs do? Recruit good prisoner reps, ensure adequate health care, and protect privacy While IRBS wait to learn the final outcome of the federal government's review of regulations for research...

New approach surveys subjects to measure informed consent.
October 1, 2006... New approach surveys subjects to measure informed consent Surveying subjects after they've participated can help determine effectiveness of training Every research institution wants to know that its participants have made a fully...

IRBs sometimes go overboard in requiring risk details in consent.
October 1, 2006... IRBs sometimes go overboard in requiring risk details in consent Define reasonable protection When IRBs review protocols involving social-behavioral research, it's a good idea to define what IRB members believe are reasonable...

Why isn't there more research into improving pregnancy conditions?
October 1, 2006... Why isn't there more research into improving pregnancy conditions? Sponsors shy away from this population Experts say there may be some opportunities missed in research with pregnant women. Despite some concerted government efforts...

CE/CME objectives/questions.
October 1, 2006... CE/CME Objectives The CE/CME objectives for IRB Advisor are to help physicians and nurses be able to: *establish clinical trial programs using accepted ethical principles for human subject protection; *apply the mandated...