Books

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Sex differences and implications for translational neuroscience researach Sex differences and implications for translational neuroscience researach Theresa M. Wizemann,Bruce M. Altevogt,Diana E. Pankevich "Biological differences between the sexes influence not only individual health but also public health, biomedical research, and health care. The Institute of Medicine held a workshop March 8-9, 2010,… OL15958489W
Future opportunities to leverage the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative Future opportunities to leverage the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative Theresa M. Wizemann,Bruce M. Altevogt,Diana E. Pankevich "Nearly 5.3 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, and 26.6 million people are affected worldwide. The Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI), a public-private partnership… OL16143206W
Generating evidence for genomic diagnostic test development Generating evidence for genomic diagnostic test development Theresa M. Wizemann,Adam C. Berger "Ten years after the sequencing of the human genome, scientists have developed genetic tests that can predict a person's response to certain drugs, estimate the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease… OL16191745W
Preparedness and response to a rural mass casualty incident Preparedness and response to a rural mass casualty incident Theresa M. Wizemann,Bruce M. Altevogt,Kristin Viswanathan Problems contacting emergency services and delayed assistance are not unusual when incidents occur in rural areas, and the consequences can be devastating, particularly with mass casualty incidents. … OL16217545W
Health literacy implications for health care reform Health literacy implications for health care reform Theresa M. Wizemann Health literacy is the degree to which one can understand and make decisions based on health information. Nearly 90 million adults in the United States have limited health literacy. While poor health… OL16285631W