4th annual conference on Clinical Trials in Alzheimer's Disease: Highlights

��In a sign that researchers are grappling with therapy development, the 4th annual conference on Clinical Trials in Alzheimer's Disease was filled beyond its venue's capacity, drawing 522 researchers from around the globe. Held 3-5 November 2011 in San Diego, CTAD is the brainchild of Paul Aisen, Jacques Touchon, Bruno Vellas, and Michael Weiner. The conference posted no ringing trial successes. Instead, scientists worked on methodological aspects they hope will improve future trials' chances. They discussed Bayesian models, simulated placebos, and biomarker data standards. They presented alternative outcome measures to the ADAS-cog, ranging widely from composite scales that are sensitive early on to continuous measures that encompass a patients' day-to-day variability. They focused on EEG, and on a collective effort to develop patient-reported outcomes. Highlights include:Whence and Where To: History and Future of AD Therapy Trials��Webinar: Evolution of AD Trials��Nutrient Formulation Appears to Grease Memory Function��Door Slams on RAGE��Clinical Trials: Making "Protocols From Hell" Less Burdensome��EEG: Coming in From the Margins of Alzheimer's Research?��EEG: Old Method to Lend New Help in AD Drug Development?������

Annual Update on Fuel Poverty and Health (2008)

This paper provides an update on the All-Ireland Policy Paper on Fuel Poverty and Health published by the Institute of Public Health in Ireland (IPH) in December 2007.Economic downturn and fluctuating fuel prices mean that for many people the challenge of fuel poverty is becoming even more immediate. Alleviating financial strain and protecting the health and social well-being of fuel-poor householders must remain a priority across government. A substantial body of research links fuel poverty to physical and mental ill-health. Older people in particular are at an increased risk of suffering from heart disease, stroke and respiratory conditions in the winter months. Research published in Northern Ireland this year has also highlighted the impact of fuel poverty on children’s health and well-being.  

CMO Annual Report 2011-12 (PDF 7.64MB)

Chief Medical Officer Annual Report 2011-2012

CMO Annual Report 2010 (PDF 4.43 MB)

Chief Medical Officer Annual Report 2010

CMO Annual Report 2009 (PDF 3.78MB)

Chief Medical Officer Annual Report 2009

CMO Annual Report Tables 2009 (PDF 122KB)

Chief Medical Officer Tables 2009

CMO Annual Report 2008 (PDF 4MB)

Chief Medical Officer Annual Report 2008

Annual Report to the ECNI 2005-06 (PDF 352 KB)

DHSSPS Annual report to the Equality Commission Northern Ireland (ECNI) åÊ2005/2006

Annual Statistics on Smoking Cessation Services in NI

Annual Reports and Deprivation Maps

CMO Annual Report 2005 (PDF 1.2MB)

Chief Medical Officer Annual Report 2005

Annual Report to the Equality Commission 01-02 (PDF 103 KB)

The Department and its associated bodies are committed to jointly taking forward the Statutory equality obligations placed on them by Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998. This has involved collaboration in drafting and submitting their Equality Schemes and then in jointly conducting a 2-stage consultation exercise on the equality implications of our policies. Stage 1 papers were issued in November/December 2000 seeking views, amongst other things, on the equality implications of our policies, and a composite Stage 2 paper in April 2001setting out the conclusions reached on the screening of policies and proposals for an Equality Impact Assessment programme. åÊ

Annual Report to the Equality Commission 02-03 (PDF 259 KB)

The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety is committed to report annually on progress towards implementing its statutory equality duties and related commitments set out in the Departments Equality Scheme. This Annual Report has been produced to meet the standards set out by the Equality Commission, and will assist the Commission in compiling its own annual report, as required by sub paragraph 5(1) (b) of schedule 8 to the Act. åÊ

Annual Report to the Equality Commission 03-04 (PDF 212 KB)

The Department’s Equality Scheme makes explicit the Minister’s and top management’s commitment to fulfil the Department’s statutory equality duties. This commitment is integrated into the Department’s work and clearly seen in its planning processes. Objectives and targets relating to Section 75 obligations feature in the Department’s strategic and operational plans, and the annual business plans of Directorates and Branches. Officials, where appropriate, include specific equality related targets or actions in their personal objectives which are subject to appraisal in the annual performance review. åÊ