Research Ethics for Clinical Researchers.

This chapter deals with the fundamental principles of ethical research. Although there is particular emphasis on the process of initial ethical review of research, it is important to note that the ethical obligations of researchers continue throughout the entire continuum of the research process. The paramount importance of protecting the privacy and confidentiality of research participants is discussed.

Morbidity and mortality following pelvic ramus fractures in an older Atlantic Canadian cohort.

Background: Pelvic ramus fractures in older patients are associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. There is a paucity of literature on fractures of the pelvis in this age group. The purpose of this study was to report mortality rates following such injuries.

Research ethics for clinical researchers.

This chapter describes the history of the development of modern research ethics. The governance of research ethics is discussed and varies according to geographical location. However, the guidelines used for research ethics review are very similar across a wide variety of jurisdictions.

Research ethics for clinical researchers.

This paper describes the history of the development of modern research ethics. The governance of research ethics varies according to geographical location. However, the guidelines used for research ethics review are very similar across a wide variety of jurisdictions.

Serial change in echocardiographic parameters and cardiac failure in end-stage renal disease.

Echocardiographic abnormalities are the rule in patients starting dialysis therapy and are associated with the development of cardiac failure and death. It is unknown, however, whether regression of these abnormalities is associated with an improvement in prognosis. As part of a prospective cohort study with mean follow-up of 41 mo, 227 patients had echocardiography at inception and after 1 yr of dialysis therapy.