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One of the things to note on the impact, too, is we are finding that athletes are now failing the impact test on purpose so that their baseline is now lower to start out with. So that if in fact the concussion occurs, they dont have to get back to what truly is their normal baseline. But one that has been fabricated because of choices theyve made during the testtaking. So this is about changing the nature of this injury as well. And really getting people to care about their brains so that they dont make choices like that. And in this case, you mean, that that enables them to get back out on the field. Correct. It takes it takes their baseline and lowers it. So that their results dont have to come back to what is their normal baseline. I see. They wouldnt take that impact until the day after. Correct. Youre doing sort of a quick and dirty on the side lines, to decide whether they can go back in immediately or not. Then you are holding thep out and doing that, you know, check towards bas
Good afternoon and welcome. Im councilman joe pitts. Welcome to the 16th Congressional District of pennsylvania. For your information, this meeting will be streamed live. Cspan is here. So you might want to keep that in mind. But id like to welcome everyone here, especially our distinguished panelists. And i have a short introductory comment to set the stage. Through the 21st century initiative, congress is taking a comprehensive look at the full arc of accelerating cures. From the discovery of clues and basic science, to streamlining the drug and Device Development process, to unleashing the power of medicine and social media the at treatment delivery phase. And this cycle of discovery and development and delivery is what saves lives. And we want this cycle to work effectively and efficiently so theres no gap between the 21st century science and the washington regulatory process. This work will be a collaborative effort which is why we are first listening to experts and involved parti
That they are clearly understood by the companies in terms of what time lines will be. And i i think no doubt it is an area where we can often be more efficient and responsive than we have been and we are committed to trying to do the best job possible but not knowing the specifics, i cant tell you i do believe i saw a letter from you that we are moving forward on sad in a relatively timely way, but i will get back to you on your specific query, and more broadly i would say over the last couple years we have been working hard to streamline and modernize our regulatory systems to address the business process issues that slows things down and recognize the importance of good communication with companies around these kinds of activities. I understand breakthroughs in medical science and pharmaceuticals and devices sometimes, the goals are used and you have to determine which one they are. That is true. In this arena as in many other arenas, sometimes our authorities were first established
Hope for all. The initiator of this whole program is the chairman of our energy and commerce committee, and i am very pleased to ask our distinguished chairman, chairman upton am a from michigan, for any remarks he would like to make, and then i would like to thank him for taking time. Mr. Chairman . Thank you, mr. Chairman. It is truly a bipartisan effort. We formally unveiled it this past spring, and it will be bipartisan every step of the way. Century Cures Initiative is, in fact, going to save lives. It is going to impact every family, not only in this country but perhaps around the world. It is going to keep our country the leader in innovations and accelerate the display recycle the delivery cycle. There are 7000 known diseases, but we only have treatments for about 500 of them, and that is just unacceptable. We can, and we must do better, and we will. Kindnitiatives have this of direct impact on american lives, or, as we think about our family members and Close Friends who have