Evaluation of biomarkers and surrogate endpoints in chronic disease /

"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 ord...

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Corporate Author: Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Qualification of Biomarkers and Surrogate Endpoints in Chronic Disease
Other Authors: Micheel, Christine, Ball, John, 1944-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, [2010]
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Summary:"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.
Physical Description:xx, 314 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9780309151290 (pbk.)
0309151295 (pbk.)
9780309151306 (pdf)
0309151309 (pdf)