The Medical journal of Australia
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To describe human research ethics committee (HREC) members' reports of: HREC membership structures; HREC processes for reviewing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and medical research; and experiences and perceptions of review operations. ⋯ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people carry an important role and burden in the review of applications and monitoring of health research. However, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are not presently involved in all aspects of ethical research governance within current HREC structures, including the review and monitoring of approved research. Standardised processes and guidelines that uphold Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rights and expert knowledges are required.
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To assess the impact of the transition from film to digital mammography in the Australian national breast cancer screening program. ⋯ The increased screen-detected cancer rate following the transition to digital mammography was not accompanied by a reduction in interval cancer detection rates.