Use of the revised definition of “research,” which deems four categories of activities as not research (certain journalistic, public health surveillance, and criminal justice or intelligence ...

Any activity involving humans as participants in research must gain approval or exemption from the HSRB before the research may be undertaken. To determine whether your project constitutes human ...

POL029 UAB Policy on Identification and Communication of Human Subjects PRO124 Procedure for Identification and Communication of Human Subjects Research to Non-UAB-Affiliated Performance Sites PRO152 ...

Choosing a plastic surgeon stands as a pivotal decision in the realm of cosmetic or reconstructive procedures. The safety, contentment, and triumphant outcome of any surgery pivot significantly upon ...

Teaching research methods to adult learners requires a shift in mindset: from covering content to building capacity.

Sham controls can be integral to CV device trials, providing a unique way to overcome the placebo effect, but they also present an ethical minefield of concerns that merit close consideration, a new ...

Recruitment is generally the first contact between researchers and prospective participants (whether through paper-based or online announcements, media communications, or face-to-face interactions) ...

A common in vitro fertilization procedure offered to patients with the promise of increasing their likelihood of successful pregnancy actually does not improve healthy patients’ chances of going home ...