know more about Ebola than anyone else, fall helplessly in the line of duty is very frightening. Ebola is another of Africa’s brand-killers. And it seems to take the shine away from the story of a continent that has been rising unprecedentedly in a post-financial crisis era - where economic growth is in short supply. Even the historic US-Africa Summit and its outcome were overshadowed by the world-wide panic over the viral contagion. Two African Heads of States of the affected countries even declined
Clinical Research Past and Present Tina Ross-Cruz Abstract Research disasters have been noted for years. In the early years, the reasons for these disasters was that there were no regulations governing the protection of human beings; and there were no guidelines for safety and efficacy of a new medication or treatment prior to the use in humans. Now regulations and guidelines are in effect for the protection of human subjects. These guidelines and regulations also protect the researchers
Haptic and Exoskeleton Devices, Virtual Reality, and Upper Limb Neurorehabilitation Leah Piggott, Samantha R. Wagner, and Mounia Ziat Abstract— Brain trauma frequently affects an individual's motor functioning and sensory feedback. Current neurorehabilitation research explores how technology can improve a patient’s quality of life. Haptic and Exoskeleton devices assist in motor functioning, and enable sensory and haptic feedback; virtual reality can create immersive environments or games for rehabilitation
Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment The geriatric assessment is a multidimensional, multidisciplinary diagnostic instrument designed to collect data on the medical, psychosocial and functional capabilities and limitations of elderly patients. Various geriatric practitioners use the information generated to develop treatment and long-term follow-up plans, arrange for primary care and rehabilitative services, organize and facilitate the intricate process of case management, determine long-term care
Medical Decision Making http://mdm.sagepub.com/ Do Patient Decision Aids Meet Effectiveness Criteria of the International Patient Decision Aid Standards Collaboration? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Annette M. O 'Connor, Carol Bennett, Dawn Stacey, Michael J. Barry, Nananda F. Col, Karen B. Eden, Vikki Entwistle, Valerie Fiset, Margaret Holmes-Rovner, Sara Khangura, Hilary Llewellyn-Thomas and David Rovner Med Decis Making published online 14 September 2007 DOI: 10.1177/0272989X07307319
Do more, feel better, live longer GlaxoSmithKline Annual Report 2010 Contents Business review P08–P57 Governance and remuneration P58–P101 Financial statements P102–P191 Shareholder information P192–P212 Business review 2010 Performance overview Research and development Pipeline summary Products, competition and intellectual property Regulation Manufacturing and supply World market GSK sales performance Segment reviews Responsible business Financial review 2010 Financial position and resources
PROJECT REPORT ON A Successful International Merger in India: GlaxoSmithKline pharmaceutical industry Table of Contents: Declaration Abstract Part I –Introduction Research Objective and justifications Report Outline Part-II Industry Description