Introduction
The incidence of obesity is on the increase in affluent societies, and the phenomenon commands increasing attention from health professionals, legislators and the media. This unit looks at the science behind obesity, examining the dietary, physiological and genetic aspects of the topic.
The Future of Science Journalism
Susan Hockfield states that science journalism “is now, and in the decades ahead, absolutely indispensable.” As we confront global warming and health pandemics, science reporting must be sustained, Hockfield says, “in its rightful place, at the top of the profession and in the thick of the national conversation.
The Power of Basic Science Applied to Medical Progress: Past Examples and Hope for Schizophrenia and
An exemplar of the purpose-driven life in medical science, Ed Scolnick details research milestones from a remarkably varied career, revealing how scientific insight and collaborative effort translate into life-saving solutions for millions.
This physician turned biochemist has held distinguished positions at t
Acknowledgements
Health, safety and risk assessment are of paramount importance both in the laboratory and the field. This unit will help make you more aware of the hazards and risks involved in laboratory and field-based research work, as well as giving you an overview of the legal requirements attached to this work. The unit discusses issues involved in the handling chemical and biological agents, basic safety procedures and common field-work hazards.
9.2 Other hazards
Health, safety and risk assessment are of paramount importance both in the laboratory and the field. This unit will help make you more aware of the hazards and risks involved in laboratory and field-based research work, as well as giving you an overview of the legal requirements attached to this work. The unit discusses issues involved in the handling chemical and biological agents, basic safety procedures and common field-work hazards.
Alzheimer’s Disease: Realizing the Promise of Molecular Medicine
In 1906, when Alois Alzheimer first described the disease that bears his name, it was a rarity; life expectancy in the US was around 50 years, and few people lived long enough to develop Alzheimer’s disease (AD). But as life expectancies have risen around the world, AD has become vastly more prevalent, and it is now one of the m
Defining the Boundaries: Homeland Security and Its Impact on Scientific Research
In August 2001, MIT launched a review of the university’s commitment to unclassified research on campus. One month later, the events of September 11th gave this review a harsh immediacy, and transformed the discussion. New government policies that constrain the open exchange of information among scientists, Jerome Frie
Counting the Dead in Iraq
It’s no wonder there was an outcry when Gilbert Burnham’s group released its report on mortality in Iraq. The numbers of civilian deaths so overwhelmed body counts calculated by other groups that many were stunned or disbelieving, and Burnham earned the enmity of some U.S. and Iraqi government officials.
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Where the Sun Shines, There Hack They
Even if the typical MIT hacker doesn’t qualify as a secret agent, he or she is to be admired for pulling off the collegiate world’s most surreptitious, elegant pranks, believes Jay Keyser. While Harvard students get a chuckle out of “putting panties over statues,” MIT students have placed a telephone booth and a police cru
Village Works
From 1992 to 1993, women in villages of rural north west China were given cameras to record a year of their daily life, as pat of a women's reproductive health programme supported by the Ford Foundation. The resulting pictures not only formed an exhibition, but were used as prompts to discussions with officials on improving conditions in the areas involved. From the main page of the website, users can view a textual introduction to the project, and link to selected photographs, covering: work; f
TRREE Training and Resources for Research Ethics Evaluation for Africa
TRREE-for Africa is "a web-based training and capacity building initiative on the ethics of research involving humans conducted in Africa countries". It is a collaborative project between European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership (EDTCP), Swiss Academy of Medical Sciences (SAMS), Commission for Research Partnerships with Developing Countries (KFPE), Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF). The site contains information on the pr
Bioethics Policy Research Center
The Bioethics Policy Research Center was created by the Korean Ministry of Health & Welfare at the Ewha Instutute for Bioethics and Law at Ewha Womens University. Established in July 2006 it was set up to be " an information center which provides researchers, officials, and civilians with bioethics policies and relevant research information so that they may evaluate ethical justification, legal legitimacy, and social accountability of life science and bio-technology research." The site includes
South African Journal of Bioethics and Law
The South African Journal of Bioethics & Law is a twice yearly, peer reviewed, open access journal which began publication in 2008. Its' scope includes bioethics, health law, research regulation, health policy, and human rights in clinical practice. Tables of contents are listed for each issue with links to an abstract and full text of each article. There is also a search function for articles, which can additionally be browsed by author and title.
Literature, Arts and Medicine Database
The Literature, Arts, & Medicine Database is an annotated multimedia listing of prose, poetry, film, video and art that was developed to be a dynamic, accessible, comprehensive resource for teaching and research in Medical Humanities, for graduate and undergraduate students in health, liberal arts and social science settings. It is a multi-institutional project that was initiated by faculty of the New York University School of Medicine.
Cultures of health : a historical anthropolgy
This is a lively and fluid web site with a featured article spot, articles, research notes, posts and links to related sites for historically-minded scholars of medicine and health. There are many book recommendations and features and discussions on such topics as new approaches to VD treatment in Toronto, 1968-75 and smallpox eradication in Brazil, 1967. The site is maintained by the Department of History at the University of Windsor, Canada, and tackles ancient through to modern time periods o
800 years of death and disease in Cambridge
This Web site is primarily a guide for a walking tour of Cambridge, noting the development of medicine by exploring the history of death and disease. Fifteen places of interest all have their own audio tracks. Churches, museums and even a Biochemistry department are represented. The site, featuring interactive maps and different downloadable options, was produced by the Institute of Public Health and the University of Cambridge.
KidsHealth : kids site
This is the homepage of the section for children on the KidsHealth website. The site was created by The Nemours Center for Children's Health Media. Nemours is one of the largest US non-profit organisations devoted to children's health. Written in accessible language, this site provides paediatrician and medically-reviewed information for children, and includes videos and quizzes. Information covered includes: feelings; staying healthy; illnesses and injuries; how the body works; growing body and
KidsHealth : parents site
The homepage of the parent's section of the KidsHealth website, which provides practical parenting information, advice, and news. The site was created by The Nemours Center for Children's Health Media. Nemours is one of the largest US non-profit organisations devoted to children's health. Written in accessible language, this site provides paediatrician and medically-reviewed information for parents which covers: general health; infections; emotions and behaviour; growth and development; nutritio
Macmillan Cancer Support : health and social care professionals
This section of the Macmillan Cancer Support website provides a comprehensive collection of resources for health and social care professionals involved with cancer care. There is information on educational grants and training opportunities, how to become a Macmillan nurse, educational materials, case studies of Macmillan GPs, nurses and other health and social care professionals, and how to order Macmillan publications (including toolkits, posters, awareness leaflets, and practical guides).
Promoting the health and wellbeing of looked after children - revised statutory guidance
This site gives access to the statutory guidance on promoting the health and wellbeing of looked after children, published in November 2009 by the Department of Health and the Department for Children, Schools and Families. It replaces the guidance published by the Department of Health in 2002. The document concerns the delivery of services from health agencies and local authorities to promote the health of looked after children and young people. The guidance applies in relation to England only.
