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Taiwanese American Identity In The U.S. Census. Taipei Times., Chiehwen Ed Hsu
Taiwanese American Identity In The U.S. Census. Taipei Times., Chiehwen Ed Hsu
Chiehwen Ed Hsu
The U.S. Census announced that close to a quarter million Taiwan expatriates self identified as 'Taiwanese' in the Census 2010, nearly doubling the figure from a decade ago, with most Taiwanese community so identified in the state of California, New York and Texas. Both politically and substantively significant, the statistic does not only suggest a concerted self identity of Taiwanese expatriates, but also signals an expanded health and social service needs of this growing community to be met. The growing number of self-identifying Taiwanese in the U.S. is politically important, as the increased constituents of Taiwanese Americans representing an even …
Opening The Industry Playbook: Myths And Truths In The Debate Over Bpa Regulation, Thomas Mcgarity, Rena Steinzor, Matthew Shudtz, Lena Pons
Opening The Industry Playbook: Myths And Truths In The Debate Over Bpa Regulation, Thomas Mcgarity, Rena Steinzor, Matthew Shudtz, Lena Pons
Rena I. Steinzor
For the last two decades, scientists have amassed evidence that bisphenol A (BPA) poses a threat to human health. Although scientists have targeted BPA as a public health concern, plastics industry lobbyists have attempted to thwart the efforts of federal, state, and local authorities to reduce exposure to BPA. This paper reviews the major arguments advanced by the plastics industry and debunks them as “myths” that public health officials must reject. The five topics covered include: the myth of scientific consensus on safety; the myth that only studies complying with “Good Laboratory Practices” guidelines are adequate for making regulatory decisions; …
Re-Engineering Environmental Health For Challenging Times, R. Konkel, Tony Lewis, Sian Buckley, Polly Rodirguez
Re-Engineering Environmental Health For Challenging Times, R. Konkel, Tony Lewis, Sian Buckley, Polly Rodirguez
Steve Konkel
Times are challenging, irrespective of whether the landscape is viewed from an economic, political, or social perspective. NEHA Presidents have challenged the profession to look at workforce development issues, and raised the question as to what the future of environmental health practice looks like. Does Environmental Health need to be re-defined or refined every five years or so? After attending this session you will understand some of the current challenges to the environmental health practice, and be able to define characteristics of threshold concepts and how they might be applied in a variety of environmental health contexts.
Of Mice But Not Men: Problems Of The Randomized Clinical Trial, Samuel Hellman, Deborah Hellman
Of Mice But Not Men: Problems Of The Randomized Clinical Trial, Samuel Hellman, Deborah Hellman
Deborah Hellman
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Medical Device Patents, 2011 Edition, Lawrence Sung
Medical Device Patents, 2011 Edition, Lawrence Sung
Lawrence M. Sung
This product addresses the unique aspects of U.S. medical device patents, specifically durable medical equipment, and examines their grant and enforcement. Coverage includes information on prosecution, transfer, and litigation, including settlement. Patents for specific types of devices are addressed. The comprehensive treatment of patents in the medical specialties of orthopedics, cardiovascular disease, dentistry, ophthalmology, radiology, and surgery, among others, is a useful resource for readers, whether they seek competitive business insight or are curious about the history of medical technology development