Evaluation of biomarkers and surrogate endpoints in chronic disease

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Institute of Medicine U.S.. Committee on Qualification of Biomarkers and Surrogate Endpoints in Chronic Disease
Group Author: Micheel Christine; Ball John 1944-
Published: National Academies Press,
Publisher Address: Washington, D.C.
Publication Dates: c2010.
Literature type: Book
Language: English
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Carrier Form: xx, 314 p.: ill. ; 23 cm.
ISBN: 9780309151290 (pbk.)
0309151295 (pbk.)
9780309151306 (pdf)
0309151309 (pdf)
Index Number: R44
CLC: R44
Call Number: R44/E922
Contents: Includes bibliographical references.
Review : evaluating and regulating biomarker use -- The biomarker evaluation process -- Case studies-- Strengthening evidence-based regulation.
"Many people naturally assume that the claims made for foods and nutritional supplements have the same degree of scientific grounding as those for medication, but that is not always the case. The IOM recommends that the FDA adopt a consistent scientific framework for biomarker evaluation in order to achieve a rigorous and transparent process."--Publisher's description.