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You will find below the elements identified by the HONcode team at a precise date to justify the respect of the 8 ethical principles.
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1. Information must be authoritative |
Board of Scientific Counselors Membership Roster
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2. Presentation of the site Mission:
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MISSION The mission of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) is to conduct and support medical research and research training and to disseminate science-based information on diabetes and other endocrine and metabolic diseases; digestive diseases, nutritional disorders, and obesity; and kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases, to improve people’s health and quality of life.
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Audience:
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to improve people’s health and quality of life
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Purpose of the website
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Please note: NIDDK will not provide medical advice. The medical information we provide is intended to help people better understand their health and their diagnosed disorders. For medical advice, diagnosis, and answers to your questions, NIDDK urges you to visit a qualified physician (or dietitian if your questions concern nutrition).
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3. Confidentiality |
NIDDK Privacy Statement
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4. Information must be documented: Referenced and dated |
Only data for one sample are displayed among those selected. |
NIH Publication No. 11-3892 February 2011
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Page last updated: August 13, 2012
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5. Justification of claims |
This principle is not applicable for this site
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6. User support and adequation |
Contact NIDDK Email NIDDK
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WEB SITE ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION The Web sites at the National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) are currently being modified so that they may be accessible to all users, and compatible with screen readers and other assistive technologies in order to comply with the Section 508 Standards. This is an on-going process. It is possible that you may encounter problems when accessing certain pages. If this is the case and you would like additional help accessing or understanding information on any NIDDK Web page, please contact us at
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7. Disclosure of funding sources |
Budget and Legislative Information
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