Evolution of Informed Consent in Medical Research: An Expert Interview
New approaches to informed consent using technology advances are changing the way participants are informed and how researchers obtain their permission.
New approaches to informed consent using technology advances are changing the way participants are informed and how researchers obtain their permission.
One researcher shares insight into the prevalence of industry funding of advocacy groups and what clinicians should consider when interpreting research outcomes.
Kenneth Saag, MD, president of the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), co-chair of the National Bone Health Alliance, and Rheumatology Advisor advisory board member, reports on the recent changes that have led to the current state of osteoporosis treatment in the US.
Findings showing that sedentary time was not significantly linked to bone mineral density weaken the previous association between physical activity and bone mineral density.
Investigation is underway to determine a possible genetic cause for hip fracture risk.
A modest reduction in risk for fracture was noted with calcium plus vitamin D supplements, but the effect on cardiovascular outcomes was unclear.