Potential Uses of mRNA Vaccines Beyond COVID-19
Despite the severity of the recent Covid-19 pandemic, few would disagree that the vaccine rollout, unprecedented in both scope and scale, was a pivotal turning point for the world of medicine, preventing countless additional casualties. The health benefits of vaccines were proven yet again, along with their economic and social utility, as mass immunization was […]
History of Clinical Developments for Different Influenza Outbreaks
Despite its severity, COVID-19 is by no means an isolated event in history. For centuries, influenza and other viruses have plagued societies across the globe – and important lessons can be learned from these events. Influenza A viruses, through multiple mutations, were responsible for four major pandemics from 1918 to 2009, namely the Spanish flu […]
Benefits of Outsourcing Clinical Trials
Even prior to the pandemic, medical and pharmaceutical companies faced increasing pressure from competition. These pressures resulted in the need to reduce cost, constrictive regulatory hurdles, and regional instability ranging from Brexit to, more recently, the current conflict in Ukraine. The pandemic has only accelerated these challenges, even while adding significant expenses and delays due […]
Different Roles and Responsibilities in a Clinical Trial
Clinical trials are an important part of modern medicine since they help to create treatment strategies for disorders. They contribute in the detection, diagnosis, and prevention of disease, as well as supplying researchers with information on which medical treatments are effective and which are not. Despite the increasing power of AI, predictive models, and laboratory […]
Diversity in Clinical Trials
An impressive range of factors influences the way drugs interact with the human body. Varying lifestyles, diets, stress levels, body types, medical histories, physical environments, and countless other factors can alter the way a given drug or therapeutic treatment may impact the life of a patient. The clinical trial process has not always taken seriously […]
Are Decentralized Clinical Trials the Future?
Prior to Covid, Decentralized Clinical Trials (DCT) were rare and difficult to manage, often restricted to small samples for pilot projects with limited reach. The ongoing pandemic has served as a catalyst for DCTs, however, despite a sharp learning curve as well as significant barriers to entry. The easing of restrictions has made traditional clinical […]
4 Ways Effective Enterprise Resource Planning Helps Contract Research Organizations
Research is the unshakeable foundation of all pharmaceutical development. Yet not all research is of equal value; and although various Contract Research Organizations tend to make similar claims about the services they offer, key structural differences quickly become evident when taking a closer look at their operations. Pharmaceutical companies routinely assess CROs in terms of […]
Why Pharmacovigilance is an Essential Part of the Drug Lifecycle
Pharmacovigilance is the lifeblood of the pharmaceutical industry. Without it, there would be no reliable way for researchers to assess the overall safety and efficacy of a drug. Simply put, this process is necessary to ensure that every drug on the market is both beneficial and safe for widespread use – a level of protection […]
The Ethical Standards for Clinical Research
Clinical research plays a vital role in the development of new drugs and medical devices. Yet negative media portrayals commonly sow distrust among people who are unfamiliar with the time-tested principles and guidelines that govern this research. In such an environment, researchers must not only ensure their trials are ethically sound – but also remain […]
How AI Can Revolutionize Clinical Trials
When applied correctly, artificial intelligence unlocks new pathways to business innovation, laying the foundation for a generation of growth. Far more than just a tool for automating existing processes and cutting costs, AI in fact allows companies to revolutionize their entire approach to research and development. These advantages are especially well suited to the healthcare […]
