Archive for November, 2011

The Essential Role of Government

As in past presidential elections, the role of government is at center stage in the debate between Republican and Democratic candidates John McCain and Barack Obama. Historically, the Republican Party has attempted to diminish the size and influence of government while the Democratic Party has espoused a more pervasive role. In truth, both parties want [...]

Ethics, Standards and Identifying Risks in Clinical Research – webinar By ComplianceOnline

Why Should You Attend: Clinical research is conducted with the purpose of ultimately reducing the morbidity and/or mortality associated with disease. However, such research is ethically challenging because of potential conflicts of interest, a need to protect subjects from undue risk or the advancement of technology that my complicate protection of research subjects. Protecting the [...]

A Brief Overview Of Pharmacist Jobs

Those interested in a pharmacy career can expect significant growth in the field. The U. S. Department of Labor predicts pharmacist jobs will increase by about 17 percent before 2018. This rate of growth is higher than the average for all combined occupations. The growth is fueled by factors such as an aging population, new [...]