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View article: The role of HRECs in regulating medical research: from peer review to regulation
The role of HRECs in regulating medical research: from peer review to regulation Open
In Australia, Human Research Ethics Committees (HRECs) play a ubiquitous role reviewing human subjects research, as do Institutional Review Boards in the US and elsewhere. While HRECs were established as peer review bodies, we argue they s…
View article: Bespoke Regulation for Bespoke Medicine? A Comparative Analysis of Bioprinting Regulation in Europe, the USA and Australia
Bespoke Regulation for Bespoke Medicine? A Comparative Analysis of Bioprinting Regulation in Europe, the USA and Australia Open
Like most health-technology innovators, bioprinters are required to traverse a complex landscape featuring varied forms of regulation. This article focuses on one of the most complex aspects: the requirement imposed by regulatory authoriti…
View article: The Lancet –O’Neill Institute/Georgetown University Commission on Global Health and Law: The Power of Law to Advance the Right to Health
The Lancet –O’Neill Institute/Georgetown University Commission on Global Health and Law: The Power of Law to Advance the Right to Health Open
The Lancet-O'Neill Institute/Georgetown University Commission on Global Health and Law published its report on the Legal Determinants of Health in 2019. The term 'legal determinants of health' draws attention to the power of law to influen…
View article: Legislating for the Prevention of Diet-Related Disease: The Emergence of Mandatory Nutrient Limits
Legislating for the Prevention of Diet-Related Disease: The Emergence of Mandatory Nutrient Limits Open
Unhealthy diets are a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases (NCDs), the leading cause of death and disability worldwide. For population-level prevention, governments must scale up their use of mandatory policy interventions to ta…
View article: Global health, human rights, and the law – Authors' reply
Global health, human rights, and the law – Authors' reply Open
View article: The legal determinants of health: harnessing the power of law for global health and sustainable development
The legal determinants of health: harnessing the power of law for global health and sustainable development Open
Health risks in the 21st century are beyond the control of any government in any country. In an era of globalisation, promoting public health and equity requires cooperation and coordination both within and among states. Law can be a power…
View article: Using regulation to limit salt intake and prevent non-communicable diseases: lessons from South Africa’s experience
Using regulation to limit salt intake and prevent non-communicable diseases: lessons from South Africa’s experience Open
Objective To analyse the policy process for the South African regulation setting upper limits for salt in thirteen commonly consumed food categories, to inform future policy action for prevention of non-communicable diseases. Design Semi-s…
View article: Food Reformulation for Ncd-Prevention: Regulatory Options and Potential Barriers
Food Reformulation for Ncd-Prevention: Regulatory Options and Potential Barriers Open
In the context of NCD prevention, reformulation means reducing the salt, sugar, fat, or overall calorie content of processed foods. Reformulation has the potential to be a powerful public health intervention, because it involves making cha…
View article: Government action on diabetes prevention: time to try something new
Government action on diabetes prevention: time to try something new Open
Type 2 diabetes mellitus, driven by overweight and obesity linked to unhealthy diets, is the fastest-growing non-communicable disease in Australia. Halting the rise of diabetes will require a paradigm shift from personal to shared responsi…