event Antioxidants Role in Chronic Disease Prevention Still Uncertain - Huge Doses Considered Risky By Published On :: Mon, 10 Apr 2000 05:00:00 GMT Insufficient evidence exists to support claims that taking megadoses of dietary antioxidants, such as selenium and vitamins C and E, or carotenoids, including beta-carotene, can prevent chronic diseases, says the latest report on Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) from the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies. Full Article
event Indoor Mold, Building Dampness Linked to Respiratory Problems and Require Better Prevention - Evidence Does Not Support Links to Wider Array of Illnesses By Published On :: Tue, 25 May 2004 04:00:00 GMT Scientific evidence links mold and other factors related to damp conditions in homes and buildings to asthma symptoms in some people with the chronic disorder, as well as to coughing, wheezing, and upper respiratory tract symptoms in otherwise healthy people, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies. Full Article
event Preterm Births Cost U.S. $26 Billion a Year - Multidisciplinary Research Effort Needed to Prevent Early Births By Published On :: Thu, 13 Jul 2006 05:00:00 GMT The high rate of premature births in the United States constitutes a public health concern that costs society at least $26 billion a year, according to a new report from the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies. Full Article
event Most Social Security Representative Payees Perform Duties Well But Changes Needed to Better Prevent and Detect Misuse of Funds By Published On :: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 05:00:00 GMT Although most people who receive and manage Social Security benefits on behalf of other individuals perform their duties well. Full Article
event Events Preceding Deepwater Horizon Explosion and Oil Spill Point to Failure to Account for Safety Risks and Potential Dangers By Published On :: Wed, 17 Nov 2010 06:00:00 GMT The numerous technical and operational breakdowns that contributed to the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion and spill from the Macondo well in the Gulf of Mexico suggest the lack of a suitable approach for managing the inherent risks. Full Article
event IOM Report Calls for Cultural Transformation of Attitudes Toward Pain and Its Prevention and Management By Published On :: Wed, 29 Jun 2011 05:00:00 GMT Every year, approximately 100 million* adult Americans experience chronic pain, a condition that costs the nation between $560 billion and $635 billion annually, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine. Full Article
event IOM Report Recommends Eight Additional Preventive Health Services to Promote Womens Health By Published On :: Tue, 19 Jul 2011 05:00:00 GMT A new report from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommends that eight preventive health services for women be added to the services that health plans will cover at no cost to patients under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA). Full Article
event IOM Report Identifies Key Obesity-Prevention Strategies to Scale Back Weight of the Nation By Published On :: Tue, 08 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Americas progress in arresting its obesity epidemic has been too slow, and the condition continues to erode productivity and cause millions to suffer from potentially debilitating and deadly chronic illnesses. Full Article
event Attribution of Extreme Weather Events in the Context of Climate Change - New Report By Published On :: Fri, 11 Mar 2016 06:00:00 GMT It is now possible to estimate the influence of climate change on some types of extreme events, such as heat waves, drought, and heavy precipitation, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
event New Report Says Bullying is a ‘Serious Public Health Problem,’ Calls for Development of Interventional Policies & Practices to Prevent Bullying & its Harm By Published On :: Tue, 10 May 2016 05:00:00 GMT Bullying is a serious public health problem, with significant short- and long-term psychological consequences for both the targets and perpetrators of such behavior, and requires a commitment to developing preventive and interventional policies and practices that could make a tangible difference in the lives of many children, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
event Up to 20 Percent of U.S. Trauma Deaths Could Be Prevented With Better Care By Published On :: Fri, 17 Jun 2016 05:00:00 GMT Across the current military and civilian trauma care systems, the quality of trauma care varies greatly depending on when and where an individual is injured, placing lives unnecessarily at risk, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
event Opening Remarks from Bruce Darling, Executive Officer, National Academy of Sciences and National Research Council Report Release Event for Preparing for Future Products of Biotechnology By Published On :: Thu, 09 Mar 2017 06:00:00 GMT Good morning. Welcome to the release of the report Preparing for Future Products of Biotechnology, from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
event Consumer Access to Affordable Medicines Is a Public Health Imperative, Says New Report - Government Negotiation of Drug Prices, Prevention of ‘Pay-for-Delay’ Agreements, and Increased Financial Transparency Among Recommendations By Published On :: Thu, 30 Nov 2017 06:00:00 GMT Consumer access to effective and affordable medicines is an imperative for public health, social equity, and economic development, but this need is not being served adequately by the biopharmaceutical sector, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
event Statement by the Presidents of the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and National Academy of Medicine on Preventing Sexual Harassment By Published On :: Tue, 22 May 2018 05:00:00 GMT Sexual harassment in science, engineering, and medicine diminishes the integrity of the U.S. research enterprise. Full Article
event To Prevent Sexual Harassment, Academic Institutions Should Go Beyond Legal Compliance to Promote a Change in Culture - Current Approaches Have Not Led to Decline in Harassment By Published On :: Tue, 12 Jun 2018 05:00:00 GMT A systemwide change to the culture and climate in higher education is needed to prevent and effectively respond to sexual harassment, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
event Medications to Treat Opioid Addiction Are Effective and Save Lives, But Barriers Prevent Broad Access and Use, Says New Report By Published On :: Wed, 20 Mar 2019 05:00:00 GMT Medications to Treat Opioid Addiction Are Effective and Save Lives, But Barriers Prevent Broad Access and Use, Says New Report Full Article
event National Academies Join Colleges and Universities to Launch Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education By Published On :: Wed, 10 Apr 2019 05:00:00 GMT The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine have joined with over 40 colleges, universities, and research institutions to launch an Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education. Full Article
event PFAS - Controlling, Preventing, and Understanding Exposure By Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are ubiquitous fluorinated organic compounds found widely in manufactured products, from firefighting foam to stain-resistant carpets. These water- and oil-repellent compounds are known to degrade slowly over time, and have been found in humans, drinking water, and even in Arctic ecosystems. Full Article
event Leading Voices Discuss the Future of U.S. Science Policy at Feb. 26 Symposium - Event Marks 75th Anniversary of Vannevar Bushs 1945 Report Science - The Endless Frontier By Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 05:00:00 GMT The National Academy of Sciences, in partnership with The Kavli Foundation and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, will host a symposium to consider the future of science in the U.S. and how it can best serve society in the 21st century. Full Article
event Reports & Events Monthly Calendar - April 2020 By Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 04:00:00 GMT “Reports & Events” is a monthly tip sheet for the news media that highlights selected meetings of interest and reports from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
event DOD Biological Threat Reduction Program Should Be Part of a New Interagency Mechanism to Coordinate Efforts to Prevent Biological Threats, Including Natural Disease Outbreaks - Report Offers Five-Year Strategy for BTRP By Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 04:00:00 GMT Over the next five years, the U.S. Department of Defense’s Biological Threat Reduction Program (BTRP) should encourage and be among co-leaders in the federal government’s development of an enduring interagency mechanism to address an array of biological threats – including natural disease outbreaks, accidental releases, and intentional attacks -- to deployed U.S. forces and to the nation itself, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Full Article
event Reports & Events Monthly Calendar - May 2020 By Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 04:00:00 GMT “Reports & Events” is a monthly tip sheet for the news media that highlights selected meetings of interest and reports from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
event NAM President Victor Dzau Joins World Leaders at May 4 Event on Coronavirus Response Funding By Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT National Academy of Medicine President Victor J. Dzau will provide remarks on behalf of the Global Preparedness Monitoring Board during a virtual event on May 4 to launch an online pledging effort, the Coronavirus Global Response. Full Article
event Reports & Events Monthly Calendar - June 2020 By Published On :: Fri, 29 May 2020 04:00:00 GMT “Reports & Events” is a monthly tip sheet for the news media that highlights selected meetings of interest and reports from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
event Reports & Events Monthly Calendar - July 2020 By Published On :: Tue, 30 Jun 2020 04:00:00 GMT “Reports & Events” is a monthly tip sheet for the news media that highlights selected meetings of interest and reports from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
event Reports & Events Monthly Calendar - August 2020 By Published On :: Wed, 29 Jul 2020 04:00:00 GMT `“Reports & Events” is a monthly tip sheet for the news media that highlights selected meetings of interest and reports from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
event Reports & Events Monthly Calendar - September 2020 By Published On :: Fri, 28 Aug 2020 04:00:00 GMT “Reports & Events” is a monthly tip sheet for the news media that highlights selected meetings of interest and reports from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
event Stephen Hinshaw Receives National Academy of Medicine’s Sarnat Award for Contributions to Understanding and Treating Mental Health Conditions in Childhood and Adolescence and Stigma Prevention Efforts By Published On :: Tue, 15 Sep 2020 04:00:00 GMT The National Academy of Medicine today announced Stephen P. Hinshaw is the recipient of the 2020 Rhoda and Bernard Sarnat International Prize in Mental Health, for basic and applied research on individuals with externalizing disorders, and for efforts to reduce mental illness stigma through youth-based programs and the promotion of humanization. Full Article
event Reports & Events Monthly Calendar - September 2020 By Published On :: Fri, 25 Sep 2020 04:00:00 GMT “Reports & Events” is a monthly tip sheet for the news media that highlights selected meetings of interest and reports from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
event Action Collaborative Releases Repository of Initiatives Aimed at Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education By Published On :: Wed, 30 Sep 2020 04:00:00 GMT The Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education, a group of over 60 colleges, universities, and research institutions working to prevent sexual harassment, has released a repository of information on their efforts, along with an annual report on the Action Collaborative’s activities. Full Article
event How Sports Logos on Masks and Better Signage Can Help Prevent COVID-19, According to Social Science By Published On :: Thu, 01 Oct 2020 04:00:00 GMT By now, we’ve all heard the official COVID-19 prevention guidance - wear a mask, wash your hands, and stay 6 feet away from other people. But hearing information, and turning it into an everyday habit, are two very different things. Full Article
event New Study Will Assess How Climate Disasters, Other Events Affect Restoration Projects in the Gulf of Mexico By Published On :: Thu, 08 Oct 2020 04:00:00 GMT This summer, the Gulf Research Program (GRP) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine started work on a new study that will assess how climate disasters, oil spills, and long-term environmental changes such as sea level rise are affecting environmental restoration projects in the Gulf of Mexico. The study will help fulfill one of GRP’s top goals — monitoring progress and documenting how the Gulf is changing over time. Full Article
event Reports & Events Monthly Calendar - November 2020 By Published On :: Wed, 28 Oct 2020 04:00:00 GMT “Reports & Events” is a monthly tip sheet for the news media that highlights selected meetings of interest and reports from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
event Reports & Events Monthly Calendar - December 2020 By Published On :: Mon, 30 Nov 2020 05:00:00 GMT “Reports & Events” is a monthly tip sheet for the news media that highlights selected meetings of interest and reports from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
event Reports & Events Monthly Calendar - January 2021 By Published On :: Tue, 29 Dec 2020 05:00:00 GMT “Reports & Events” is a monthly tip sheet for the news media that highlights selected meetings of interest and reports from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
event Reports & Events Monthly Calendar - February 2021 By Published On :: Thu, 28 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT “Reports & Events” is a monthly tip sheet for the news media that highlights selected meetings of interest and reports from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
event Reports & Events Monthly Calendar - March 2021 By Published On :: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT “Reports & Events” is a monthly tip sheet for the news media that highlights selected meetings of interest and reports from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
event New Partner Network Created to Engage a Range of Organizations in Sharing Efforts to Prevent Sexual Harassment in Higher Education By Published On :: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 05:00:00 GMT The National Academies’ Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education has launched a new Partner Network to include a range of higher education-focused organizations in sharing their work to prevent and address sexual harassment in higher education. Thirteen organizations have joined the Partner Network as an inaugural group. Full Article
event Reports & Events Monthly Calendar - April 2021 By Published On :: Thu, 25 Mar 2021 04:00:00 GMT “Reports & Events” is a monthly tip sheet for the news media that highlights selected meetings of interest and reports from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
event Reports & Events Monthly Calendar - May 2021 By Published On :: Tue, 27 Apr 2021 04:00:00 GMT “Reports & Events” is a monthly tip sheet for the news media that highlights selected meetings of interest and reports from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
event Reports & Events Monthly Calendar - June 2021 By Published On :: Fri, 28 May 2021 04:00:00 GMT “Reports & Events” is a monthly tip sheet for the news media that highlights selected meetings of interest and reports from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
event Reports & Events Monthly Calendar - July 2021 By Published On :: Fri, 25 Jun 2021 04:00:00 GMT “Reports & Events” is a monthly tip sheet for the news media that highlights selected meetings of interest and reports from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
event Reports & Events Monthly Calendar - August 2021 By Published On :: Mon, 26 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMT “Reports & Events” is a monthly tip sheet for the news media that highlights selected meetings of interest and reports from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
event Reports & Events Monthly Calendar - September 2021 By Published On :: Mon, 23 Aug 2021 04:00:00 GMT “Reports & Events” is a monthly tip sheet for the news media that highlights selected meetings of interest and reports from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
event Reports & Events Monthly Calendar - October 2021 By Published On :: Mon, 27 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT “Reports & Events” is a monthly tip sheet for the news media that highlights selected meetings of interest and reports from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
event Report Identifies New Approach for Some NASA Missions to Prevent Contaminating Mars with Earth-Based Microbes By Published On :: Thu, 07 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT Some of NASA’s robotic missions to Mars could be subject to less stringent bioburden requirements, which are designed to prevent the unintentional transport of Earth-based microbes, without interfering with searches for indigenous life on the planet. Full Article
event Reports & Events Monthly Calendar - November 2021 By Published On :: Fri, 29 Oct 2021 04:00:00 GMT “Reports & Events” is a monthly tip sheet for the news media that highlights selected meetings of interest and reports from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
event Preventing Another Oil Spill Disaster in the Gulf of Mexico - Offshore Situation Room Convenes Experts to Share Lessons, Future Actions By Published On :: Tue, 16 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT Eleven years after the Deepwater Horizon disaster, the Gulf Research Program’s Offshore Situation Room event examined how to make sure another offshore oil spill doesn’t happen — and how we can be better prepared if it does. Full Article
event Reports & Events Monthly Calendar - December 2021 By Published On :: Tue, 30 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT “Reports & Events” is a monthly tip sheet for the news media that highlights selected meetings of interest and reports from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article
event Reports & Events Monthly Calendar - January 2022 By Published On :: Mon, 03 Jan 2022 05:00:00 GMT “Reports & Events” is a monthly tip sheet for the news media that highlights selected meetings of interest and reports from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Full Article