Study Shows Underestimation Of Global War Deaths
A new study published on bmj.commaintains that most estimates of global war deaths have beensignificantly underestimated - perhaps by as much as three times.Researchers have also been unable to find evidence to support claimsthat the number of war deaths has recently declined.
Patterns Of Violence In Rural Communities: Findings Suggest That Civic Participation Is Key To Cutting Rates Of Violent Crime
Matthew Lee, professor of sociology at LSU, has taken an intense look at the phenomenon of violence in rural areas. His article, "Civic Community in the Hinterland: Toward a Theory of Rural Social Structure and Violence, " will be published in the prestigious journal Criminology.
Guide To Support Commissioners Launched By The NHS Information Centre, UK
A guide detailing the key NHS information services available to support commissioners has been launched by The NHS Information Centre. It highlights products such as NHS Comparators, Compendium of Public Health Indicators, the Health Poverty Index which are each able to provide commissioners with important information they need during the commissioning process.
Ethical Principles For Medical Research Involving Humans - Revisions To Helsinki Declaration Circulated For Comment
A new draft of the World Medical Association's Declaration of Helsinki on the ethical principles for medical research involving humans is being widely circulated for discussion. It is being circulated both among the medical profession and the public. The latest revisions to the Declaration have been agreed with the aim of identifying gaps in the content while avoiding a complete re-opening of the document.
UK's First Center Of Excellence For Public Health Launched At Queen's University Belfast
The UK's first Centre of Excellence for Public Health Research has been launched at Queen's University Belfast, with a focus on nutrition and lifestyle.With a research portfolio that spans molecules to populations, the ^Alb5m centre is part of a ^Alb20 million investment programme under the umbrella of the UK Clinical Research Collaboration (UKCRC).
Toshiba Announces Young Investigators Award Finalists
Continuing its mission to improve the quality of patient care, Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc. has named the finalists of the second annual Young Investigators Award. Sponsored by Toshiba through an unrestricted educational grant, the Young Investigators Award will be awarded to two physicians for their patient care research in the categories of clinical and technical cardiovascular CT.
First Survey On Patients' Involvement In The European Medicines Agency's Work Reveals High Satisfaction Levels Overall
Representatives of European patients' and consumers' organisations have expressed their appreciation for the work being done by the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) to involve them in its core activity areas.
Taking Biometric Recognition To The Next Step By Adding Scar, Mark And Tattoo Recognition Capability
A Michigan State University researcher has created an automatic image retrieval system, whereby law enforcement agencies will be able to match scars, marks and tattoos to identify suspects and victims.
Cal OSHA Reminds All California Employers To Have A Heat Illness Prevention Program In Place
As California heads into the hot summer months, the Division of Occupational Safety and Health--also known as Cal/OSHA--urges all employers to have in place their Injury and Illness Prevention Programs and their emergency response procedures to make sure they are thoroughly prepared for heat waves.
Why The 'Cheap Food Revolution' Hasn't Reached Poor Countries
Most people don't think twice as they pass spring apples from the southern hemisphere as they enter the supermarket, but they are participating in a cheap food revolution that has swept the industrialized world over the past couple of generations. The supermarket is the last step in a complicated global process that has changed every aspect of how we produce and consume food.