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Survey reveals decentralized clinical trial elements that drive participation in studies

Outsourcing Pharma

In-home nurse visits, using familiar mobile devices to upload health data, and telemedicine calls with a doctor are the elements of decentralized clinical trials with the biggest positive impact on participation in future studies, according to a survey.

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Medicines adherence: Overcoming pharma’s biggest barrier to treatment success

Pharmaceutical Technology

Additionally, it is vital for doctors to routinely review patients’ medications to ensure that they are on the right treatment plan to meet their medical needs. For more information on Huma’s regulated platform download the paper below. [1] Companion apps can support clinician-to-patient messaging with reminders and notifications.

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FDA backs pharmacist prescribing of Paxlovid for COVID

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The regulator has revised the emergency use authorisation (EUA) for Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir and ritonavir) to allow state-licensed pharmacists to prescribe the drug to patients, providing they can provide recent health records and a list of current medicines they are taking. — President Biden (@POTUS) July 7, 2022.

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Cancer Professional and Survivor: ‘Without Clinical Trials, People Like Me Would Have No Hope’

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The irony―I am a cancer nurse and have been all my career. …My Just this year, Penn State Cancer Institute has participated in 10 treatment trials for breast cancer alone.” Saying that, taking care of cancer patients is all she ever wanted to do since graduating from nursing school in 1986.

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Biohacking is a response to societal problems, but is not the answer

Pharmaceutical Technology

He practices biohacking on the less invasive and low-tech side with intermittent fasting or fasting completely on a regular basis intended to maintain a healthy weight and regulate his blood sugar levels. nurses, doctors, and hospital auxiliary staff) to meet these needs.

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Investing in midwife-led interventions could save 4.3 million lives per year, new study finds

The Pharma Data

These findings should leave no doubt in the minds of ministers of health, education and finance that midwife-led interventions have the potential to save the lives of women and their newborns at a vast scale,” says Elizabeth Iro, WHO Chief Nursing Officer. Now it is time to act. We must take urgent action to invest in midwives.”.

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FDA Launches New Dietary Supplement Education Initiative for Consumers, Educators, and Healthcare Professionals

The Pharma Data

As part of the FDA’s ongoing efforts to build awareness around dietary supplements, Supplement Your Knowledge includes the following materials: For consumers: Public education videos and fact sheets with important information about dietary supplements, including how they are regulated and potential benefits and risks. Source link: [link].