Biomedical subjects

B K Hoover

Publications and source records attributed to B K Hoover.

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PubMed1991

Quality assurance and quality control in toxicology: how might these concepts apply to epidemiology?

Quality assurance and its distinction from quality control are defined in operational terms. The historical development of standards for scientific research supporting commercialization of materials leading to the current Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards is briefly outlined. The application of GLPs to toxicology studies and experience in the use of these standards over a broad range of activities is also presented. This background information provides a common starting point for consideration of the development and application of similar standards for epidemiological studies.

Epidemiologic Methods↗

PubMed1991

Quality assurance for epidemiologic studies.

Quality assurance (QA) has been successfully applied to scientific disciplines such as toxicology. Experience gained in the application of QA and quality control (QC) through a formal program of compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLPs) regulations has been beneficial in toxicology and can be used to develop and implement a similar program in epidemiology. We focus here on the specific ways in which GLP-mandated quality assurance can be adapted and used in epidemiology and on the consequent benefits of this effort.

Cost-Benefit Analysis↗

PubMed1991

Issues in data sharing and access: an industry perspective.

Epidemiologic data sharing and access, and information sharing and access, are complex issues with no consensus within the industrial community. The purpose of this paper is to provide an introduction, as well as some personal perspectives, to the issues of data access and sharing. These perspectives include a discussion of types of data sharing, advantages and barriers to openness, and alternatives that lower the need for sharing of the raw data.

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