Human Experimentation - Research News and Information

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Research involving human subjects.

30 Oct 2008 This paper will discuss the history of human subjects in research and the subsequent regulations and requirements that now govern human subject research. Also presented are the requirements and definitions of the oversight bodies which govern human ... Read more...

[Deferred consent for inclusion of patients unable to give their consent in studies in the field of emergency medicine]

18 Sep 2008 Respect for individual autonomy, expressed in the concept of informed consent, is a basic principle in research with humans. Many patients in intensive care are unable to give consent because of mental incapacity, and this can be further ... Read more...

Ethical, legal and social issues of genetic studies with African immigrants as research subjects.

30 Aug 2008 There is growing interest in exploring gene-environment interactions in the etiology of diseases in immigrants from sub-Saharan Africa. Our experience working with the Sudanese immigrant population in Omaha, NE, makes clear the pressing need for ... Read more...

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Latest indexed articles for 'Human Experimentation'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• Research involving human subjects. 30 Oct 2008
• Institutional review board approval for surveys: why it is necessary. 29 Sep 2008
• FDA regulation of animal research. 25 Sep 2008
• [Deferred consent for inclusion of patients unable to give their consent in studies in the field of emergency medicine] 18 Sep 2008
• Consent in paediatric research: an evaluation of the guidance provided in the 2007 NHMRC National statement on ethical conduct in human research. 13 Sep 2008
• Ethics of research. 30 Aug 2008
• Ethical, legal and social issues of genetic studies with African immigrants as research subjects. 30 Aug 2008
• Neuroimaging and disorders of consciousness: envisioning an ethical research agenda. 30 Aug 2008
• Clinical and public translation of neuroimaging research in disorders of consciousness challenges current diagnostic and public understanding paradigms. 30 Aug 2008
• Ethical challenges in research: another look. 30 Aug 2008
• Debriefing and accountability in deceptive research. 30 Aug 2008
• Moral accountability and debriefing. 30 Aug 2008
• Volunteer-based vision nongovernmental organizations and VISION 2020. 30 Jul 2008
• Paternalism, consent, and the use of experimental drugs in the military. 30 Jul 2008
• ITT in respect to GCP: a matter of diligence. 30 Jul 2008
• Coddling human guinea pigs. 30 Jul 2008
• Inclusion of children as research participants. 30 Jul 2008
• [Research: ethical norms for medical research on humans] 30 Jul 2008
• Demographic and health surveillance: longitudinal ethical considerations. 30 Jul 2008
• The Declaration of Helsinki and public health. 30 Jul 2008

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Technical information about 'Human Experimentation'

Definition: The use of humans as investigational subjects.

Descriptor UI: D006805

Alternative terms: Human Experimentation; Experimentation, Human; Human Volunteers; Human Volunteer; Volunteer, Human; Volunteers, Human;

Related Mesh Headings: Helsinki Declaration; Bioethical Issues; Ethics, Research; Embryo Research; Fetal Research; Research Subjects;

Allowable Qualifiers: ethics; history; legislation & jurisprudence; statistics & numerical data; standards;

Tree Number: E05.445;

History Note: 66

Technical Notes: IM for moral, legal, ethical, sociologic, religious aspect of experiments on humans; coordinate IM with aspect (IM); do not routinely add for research involving human disease, therapy or physiology