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Diseases

In order to improve quality of life for individuals, communities, and nations, the IOM examines the science behind detecting, treating, and curing a variety of diseases, including cancer, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, pandemic flu, and many others.

Reports Related to Diseases

Infectious Disease Movement in a Borderless World. Workshop Summary Released: March 12, 2010
A Population-Based Policy and Systems Change Approach to Prevent and... Released: February 22, 2010
Policy Issues in the Development of Personalized Medicine in Oncology.... Released: February 8, 2010

Hepatitis and Liver Cancer: A National Strategy for Prevention and Control ... Released: January 11, 2010
The Domestic and International Impacts of the 2009-H1N1 Influenza A... Released: December 29, 2009
Priorities for the National Vaccine Plan Released: December 11, 2009

Assessing and Improving Value in Cancer Care. Workshop Summary Released: November 4, 2009
Integrative Medicine and the Health of the Public: A Summary of the... Released: November 4, 2009
A Review of the NIOSH Roadmap for Research on Asbestos Fibers and Other... Released: October 29, 2009

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Infectious Disease Movement in a Borderless World. Workshop Summary

Released: March 12, 2010
As a result of our global interconnectedness, infectious diseases emerge more frequently; spread greater distances; pass more easily between humans and animals; and change rapidly into new and more virulent strains. To explore issues related to infectious disease movement in a borderless world, the Forum on Microbial Threats hosted a workshop December 16-17, 2008, summarized in this document.

Hepatitis and Liver Cancer: A National Strategy for Prevention and Control of Hepatitis B and C

Released: January 11, 2010
This IOM report concludes that the current approach to the prevention and control of chronic hepatitis B and hepatitis C is not working and that new actions must be taken to reduce illnesses and deaths related to these preventable diseases.