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Kidney Disease More Severe in Blacks Than Others: Study
Chronic kidney disease progresses faster in blacks than in other racial/ethnic groups in the United States, new research finds.
RTI Launches Resource for Public Health Officials
Research Triangle Park-based RTI International has launched an online resource for public health professionals – a site that will allow them to share results and lessons learned from quality improvement initiatives.
New Call for Medicare Lab Competitive Bidding
Competitive bidding for clinical laboratory services is again being touted as a cost-cutting change to the Medicare program, with the potential to save an estimated $4.2 billion.
Even if You Only Suspect it, Report it
Child abuse is an epidemic, but its symptoms aren't always obvious. According to the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 695,000 children were victims of neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse or emotional abuse in 2010.
RTI International Collaborates with Habitat for Humanity Philippines to Improve Sanitation in Low-Income Areas
As part of an effort to improve sanitation in low-income housing developments in the Philippines, RTI International will collaborate with Habitat for Humanity Philippines, providing technical assistance and capacity building to improve onsite and dec
RTI Lighting Technology Wins Energy Institute Award
RTI International scientists didn't have to invent a better lightbulb in order to win a major honor.
Cellphones Reshape Prostitution in India, and Complicate Efforts to Prevent AIDS
Millions once bought sex in the narrow alleys of Kamathipura, a vast red-light district here. But prostitutes with inexpensive mobile phones are luring customers elsewhere, and that is endangering the astonishing progress India has made against AIDS.
BASF Touts Commitment to Carbon Capture Technology
For 40 years, BASF – the world’s largest chemical producer – says it has been at the forefront of gas treatment innovation.
RTI International thinks it can continue to flourish by using minds over matters
CEO Wayne Holden discusses the future of RTI as an independent, nonprofit institute that provides research, development, and technical services to government and commercial clients worldwide.
MIDAS Study Shows Inequitable Access to Flu Vaccinations Could Worsen Flu Epidemic
Giving wealthier counties greater access to influenza vaccine than poorer counties could worsen a flu epidemic because poor areas have fairly high population densities with higher levels of interaction among households and communities, enabling the i