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Too Much or Too Little Weight Gain Poses Risks to Pregnant Mothers, Babies (05.07.2008)
Women who gain more or less than recommended amounts of weight during pregnancy are likely to increase the risk of problems for both themselves and their child, according to a new report by the RTI International-University of North Carolina Evidence-based Practice Center.
Educating Medical Providers Can Change Practices and Improve Care, Study Shows (04.30.2008)
RTI International coordinated data for a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine about behavioral interventions for local medical opinion leaders and their effect on medical care.
Report: 15 Percent in U.S. Report Driving Under the Influence (04.25.2008)
A study by RTI International for SAMHSA finds that more than 15 percent of people in the U.S. reported driving under the influence of alcohol in the previous 12 months.
State Budget Cuts Impacting Efforts to Curb Smoking (04.22.2008)
Budget cuts to tobacco control programs significantly reduce their effectiveness, according to a new report by researchers at the University of Wisconsin and RTI International.
New Research Identifies Factors that Influence Extremely Low Birth Weight Infants' Likelihood of Survival, Disability (04.16.2008)
A study to be published in the New England Journal of Medicine provides new insights and a new assessment tool to help parents and doctors decide on an appropriate course of treatment for premature infants, based on a child's estimated probability of survival and disability.
Nobelist F. Sherwood Rowland to Present Seminar on Greenhouse Gases and Climate Change May 22 (04.16.2008)
Nobel Prize recipient F. Sherwood Rowland, Ph.D., will present the seminar “Greenhouse Gases and Climate Change” Thursday, May 22 at RTI International.
Federal Committee Says Health Care Work Force Too Small, Unprepared For Aging Baby Boomers (04.15.2008)
As the first of the nation's 78 million baby boomers begin turning 65 in 2011, they will face a health care work force that is too small and woefully unprepared to meet their specific health needs, according to a new report from the Institute of Medicine.
RTI International-Led Environmental Team Awarded Contract to Provide EPA Air Quality Monitoring, Modeling and Research Services (04.03.2008)
RTI International, in collaboration with a group of leading environmental research companies, has been awarded a contract to provide a wide range of research and technical support services to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (OAQPS).
Experts to Discuss the Significance of Science, Mathematics in Quantifying Human Rights Issues (04.02.2008)
Leading human rights experts will gather at Duke University April 11 and 12 to discuss the role science plays in quantifying the extent of human rights abuses during a free conference titled "Moral Mathematics: the Science of Human Rights."
Four Ways to Fight Corruption (04.01.2008)
On April 4, specialists from UNC-Chapel Hill and RTI International will present a multi-disciplinary approach to fighting corruption at an all-day forum held at the William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education.
Preterm Births Have Long-Term Health Risks, May Be Offset by Improved Medical Care (03.25.2008)
The results of a Norwegian study that found very preterm babies have long-term health risks must be understood in light of the many medical advancements made since the data were collected, suggests an editorial by researchers at RTI International and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Nation's First Comprehensive Analysis of Major Studies and Models on Long-Term Care Financing Now Available (03.20.2008)
The first comprehensive review and analysis of research on long-term care financing for America's elderly is now available, the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry (NIC) announced today. This major undertaking, conducted by RTI International for NIC, involved compiling and analyzing all major studies and projection modeling to date on the issue.
RTI International Supports Federal Efforts to Monitor Illegal Drug Trends (03.18.2008)
RTI International was awarded a contract to continue developing and managing the National Forensic Laboratory Information System (NFLIS) that provides federal law enforcement officials, and others, with key information on emerging drug trends across the United States.
Iraqi Provincial Leaders Gather in Baghdad to Discuss Provincial Development Strategies (03.10.2008)
More than 220 representatives from across Iraq recently gathered in Baghdad for the country’s first nationwide provincial development strategy convention hosted by the Ministry of Planning and Development.
New Report Finds Variation in Substance Abuse among States; All Face Challenges (03.07.2008)
A new report providing analyses of substance use and mental health patterns occurring in each state reveals that there are wide variations among the states in problems like illicit drug use and underage drinking, but that no state was immune from these problems.
Philip Cooley Named RTI International Fellow (03.07.2008)
Philip C. Cooley, principal scientist and assistant director of Bioinformatics, has been appointed an RTI International Fellow.
RTI's Frank DeStefano Lends Expertise to FDA Panel Selecting Next Year's Influenza Vaccine (03.06.2008)
RTI International scientist Frank DeStefano, M.D., MPH, was among the experts who met Feb. 21 in Gaithersburg, Md., to select influenza virus strains for the composition of the influenza vaccine for use in the 2008-2009 U.S. influenza season.
Tobacco Use, Secondhand Smoke Exposure During Pregnancy Threaten Health of Women, Children in Developing Nations (03.06.2008)
Tobacco use and secondhand smoke exposure during pregnancy are increasing health concerns in low and middle-income countries, according to a new study by researchers at the National Institutes of Health.
New Study Tests Effectiveness of Women-Focused HIV/AIDS Prevention Interventions in South Africa (02.28.2008)
As part of an effort to reduce HIV/AIDs transmission in South Africa, researchers at RTI International and the Medical Research Council of South Africa will conduct a study to test the effectiveness of combining voluntary counseling and HIV/AIDS testing with women-focused behavioral interventions to prevent the spread of the disease.
Report: Startups Supported by NC State Technology Incubator Boost the Local Knowledge-Based Economy (02.25.2008)
Start-up companies supported by the NC State Technology Incubator on the Centennial Campus developed more quickly and enjoyed better business opportunities than if they had located elsewhere, according to a new study by RTI International.
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