February, 2020

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VirTrial Expands Internationally with a Fully Scalable Global Telemedicine Platform and a 31 Country Network of Virtual Trial Capable Research Sites

VirTrial

Scottsdale, AZ (February 4, 2020) – VirTrial today announced its international expansion with a newly appointed International Director of Business Development, a network of virtual trial capable research sites across 31 countries, policies supporting GDPR compliance, and product enhancements that support language translation into any left to right reading language.

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U.S. Pharmacy Chains Harm Patients With Medication Errors; NABP Appears Silent

Pharmacy Checkers

When you go to your local CVS and Walgreens – and other big pharmacy chains – are you getting the highest standard of care? Or do they care more about the billions of dollars in profits they make each year and how to increase those profits? Have these pharmacies gone rogue? Millions of medication errors have caused illness and death in America – and this problem has recently come into greater focus as pharmacists increasingly blow the whistle on their employers.

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244 Drug Patents With Claims Containing “consisting essentially of” may be Unenforceable

Drug Patent Watch

In a recent court ruling, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) denied a petition to rehear arguments regarding the invalidity of patent claims containing the phrase…. The post 244 Drug Patents With Claims Containing “consisting essentially of” may be Unenforceable appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Understanding Non Compete Agreements In Clinical Research

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

Understanding Non Compete Agreements In Clinical Research There are many companies that are notorious for these non compete agreements for entry level positions. They may be places like Cato Research, IQVIA, or Medpace. Find out more information and if you should sign these agreements. Don't forget to Subscribe for new content! Subscribe: [link] arch Email: eliteclinicalgroup@gmail.com Podcast: [link] Steemit: [link] Advertise: eliteclinicalgroup@gmail.com Watch: » Industry News: [link] » All Vi

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Unlocking Excellence: How Catalent Is Transforming Japan’s Clinical Research

Planning on running clinical trials in Japan? How can you reliably supply these studies? Discover Catalent’s clinical supply packaging facility in Shiga, Japan. Strategically located between Tokyo and Osaka, and one of largest in Japan, this 6,000 square meter facility offers comprehensive services including primary and secondary clinical packaging and labelling, comparator sourcing, cold chain storage, local and global distribution, local language support and white glove service to support stud

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Sustainable Packaging Will Be Discussed At DCAT

Pharma Packaging Solutions

If you will be at DCAT in March, we would like to meet with you – sustainable packaging will be on the table. We will be in the Lotte Palace Suite 5009. In addition to the arrival of our pharmaceutical friends to NYC in March, monarch butterflies will begin their annual migration. To celebrate that (and our 25th Business Anniversary), we are handing out seed packets to attract these lovely flutterbies.

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Novel and Emerging Therapies

Syneos Health

We bring deep experience managing these challenges to each Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) engagement, supported by the Syneos Health Cell and Gene Therapy Consortium, the hub for our knowledge and

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When FDA-Approved Generics Fail: Brand Wellbutrin XL Antidepressant is Cheaper from Canada

Pharmacy Checkers

When you lose count of how many folks have the same suspicion about a prescription medication, action is compulsory. Joe and Teresa Graedon, founders of The People’s Pharmacy , not only have an admirable track record of telling health consumers how it is, but also listening to those in their readership. Years ago, they took on the Food and Drug Administration in regards to Budeprion XL distributed by Teva Pharmaceuticals, the supposed generic equivalent to the popular antidepressant, Wellbutrin

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Applying behavioural interventions in chronic diseases

pharmaphorum

Chronic diseases are the leading cause of death and disability worldwide and have a staggering impact on patients’ lives and the provision of healthcare around the world. Tackling conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and stroke is of vital importance if patient outcomes are to be improved and healthcare costs lowered. To achieve this, and in doing so address clinical inertia, a combination of innovative communication strategies and behavioural science can provoke small changes that produce

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Understanding Non Compete Agreements In Clinical Research

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

Understanding Non Compete Agreements In Clinical Research There are many companies that are notorious for these non compete agreements for entry level positions. They may be places like Cato Research, IQVIA, or Medpace. Find out more information and if you should sign these agreements. Don't forget to Subscribe for new content! Subscribe: [link] arch.

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Fake news makes disease outbreaks worse, research shows

Drug Discovery Today

The rise of fake news could be making disease outbreaks worse – according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).

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The New Age of Decentralized Clinical Trials

White paper that delves into the complex topic of Decentralized Clinical Trials and how to master them within the confines of FDA Regulations

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Kidney Health: What Patients Should Know

DM Clinical Research

Kidney health is crucial to having a functional body. However, many people don’t even know what the kidneys do. Below, we will explain the basics of kidney health so you can monitor your health. Why Kidney Health is Important. In order to understand kidney problems, you must first understand what the kidneys do. Your kidneys are two bean-shaped organs in the abdomen.

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Crucial Data Solutions Announces Updates to TrialKit AI, EHR to EDC API

Crucial Data Soutions

Company’s Flagship Product, Clinical Studio, to be Consolidated under TrialKit Brand. RENO, Nev.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Crucial Data Solutions, Inc. (CDS), a leading technology provider focused on data collection and clinical trial management, today announced several updates in celebration of its tenth anniversary, including the company’s latest technological development, TrialKit AI, a machine-learning API.

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What is a “legitimate” drug or online pharmacy?

Pharmacy Checkers

Yesterday, I was asked by Ed Silverman of STAT NEWS’ Pharmalot. for my thoughts about a report by the Office of Inspector General, Department of Health and Human Services (OIG). The report is an audit of companies in the drug supply chain to test compliance with regulations called for by the Drug Supply Chain Security Act of 2013 (DSCSA). In short, as reported in STAT , OIG found that seven out of 44 drugs audited could not be traced back to the manufacturer in the manner required under the DSCS

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Informed patients: evolving healthcare, clinical trials and medical information

pharmaphorum

Overview Patients are more informed than ever about their conditions and what is available for them to improve their quality of life. The healthcare sector is increasingly focused on understanding patient needs and engaging them in the clinical development and medical information process. Therefore, it is paramount to create patient-focused educational content using a range of communication channels and digital tools.

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How Machine Learning Drives Clinical Trial Efficiency

Clinical trial data management is increasingly challenging as studies grow in complexity. Quickly accessing and analyzing study data is vital for assessing trial progress and patient safety. In this paper, we explore real-time data access and analysis for proactive study management. We investigate using adverse event (AE) data to monitor safety and discuss a clinical analytics platform that supports collaboration and data review workflows.

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Why You Should Change Jobs Every Two Years

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

Subscribe: [link] Call or Text: 910-502-3732 Email: eliteclinicalgroup@gmail.com Podcast: [link] Steemit: [link] Advertise: eliteclinicalgroup@gmail.com Watch: » Industry News: [link] » All Videos: [link] » Interview Recaps: [link] » Glassdoor Reviews: [link] We do: » Insider Interviews » Resume Reviews » Question and Answer » Discuss all things Clinical Research » News and Product Reviews » Education Send in a voice message: [link] Subscribe: [link] Call or Text: 910-502-3732 Email: eliteclinic

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Stress in small children separated from their parents may alter genes

Drug Discovery Today

Experts in the emotional needs of small children say increased levels of the stress hormone cortisol in babies and small children who are separated from their parents, especially their mothers, could have a long-term genetic impact on future generations. In a commentary published by the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, the authors say that several studies show that small children cared for outside the home, especially in poor quality care and for 30 or more hours per week, have higher l

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Customer Success: DrugPatentWatch for Your Library

Drug Patent Watch

One of our clients, the Belarus Republican Scientific and Technical Library recently posted an article on how they support innovation. They open with the statement that “The novelty, effectiveness and…. The post Customer Success: DrugPatentWatch for Your Library appeared first on DrugPatentWatch - Make Better Decisions.

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Why You Should Change Jobs Every Two Years

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

Subscribe: [link] Call or Text: 910-502-3732 Email: eliteclinicalgroup@gmail.com Podcast: [link] Steemit: [link] Advertise: eliteclinicalgroup@gmail.com Watch: » Industry News: [link] » All Videos: [link] » Interview Recaps: [link] » Glassdoor Reviews: [link] We do: » Insider Interviews » Resume Reviews » Question and Answer » Discuss all things Clinical Research » News and Product Reviews » Education.

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What the FDA's New Dosage Guidance Means for the Future of Clinical Research

Speaker: Dr. Ben Locwin - Biopharmaceutical Executive & Healthcare Futurist

What will the future hold for clinical research? A recent draft from the FDA provides valuable insight. In "Optimizing the Dosage of Human Prescription Drugs and Biological Products for the Treatment of Oncologic Diseases," the FDA notes that "targeted therapies demonstrate different dose-response relationships compared to cytotoxic chemotherapy, such that doses below the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) may have similar efficacy to the MTD but with fewer toxicities.

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Interview With A CRA About Differences Working for Sponsor and CRO

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

Interview With A CRA About Differences Working for Sponsor and CRO In this episode I interview a CRA and friend of mine about the differences of working for a Contract Research Organization (CRO) and a Sponsor. We dive into the differences between working for a company like Johnson and Johnson or Roche versus a company like Parexel or IQVIA. What are the challenges that a CRA might face.

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Interview With A CRA About Differences Working for Sponsor and CRO

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

Interview With A CRA About Differences Working for Sponsor and CRO In this episode I interview a CRA and friend of mine about the differences of working for a Contract Research Organization (CRO) and a Sponsor. We dive into the differences between working for a company like Johnson and Johnson or Roche versus a company like Parexel or IQVIA. What are the challenges that a CRA might face.

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Favorite Entry Level Clinical Research Job

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

Favorite Entry Level Clinical Research Job Whats my favorite entry level clinical research job? Find out in this episode! Don't forget to Subscribe for new content! Subscribe: [link] Call or Text: 910-502-3732 Email: eliteclinicalgroup@gmail.com Podcast: [link] Steemit: [link] Advertise: eliteclinicalgroup@gmail.com Watch: » Industry News: [link] » All Videos: [link] » Interview Recaps: [link] » Glassdoor Reviews: [link] Send in a voice message: [link] Favorite Entry Level Clinical Research Job

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Favorite Entry Level Clinical Research Job

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

Favorite Entry Level Clinical Research Job. Whats my favorite entry level clinical research job? Find out in this episode! Don't forget to Subscribe for new content! Subscribe: [link] Call or Text: 910-502-3732 Email: eliteclinicalgroup@gmail.com Podcast: [link] Steemit: [link] Advertise: eliteclinicalgroup@gmail.com Watch: » Industry News: [link] » All Videos: [link] » Interview Recaps: [link] » Glassdoor Reviews: [link].

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2022 Research: The Rapid Rise of Ocean Freight Visibility

A research study conducted by The Journal of Commerce and FourKites surveyed hundreds of international shippers, exploring how their usage of global supply chain visibility technology has evolved since the onset of global disruptions caused by COVID-19. For international shippers, ocean freight visibility has evolved from optional to essential and satisfaction with visibility varies greatly depending on how it is obtained and delivered.

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What Happens On The First Day Of Being A CRA

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

What Happens On The First Day of Being CRA? Many people want to become a CRA but do you know what happens on the first day of being a CRA. Don't forget to Subscribe for new content! Subscribe: [link] Call or Text: 910-502-3732 Email: eliteclinicalgroup@gmail.com Podcast: [link] Steemit: [link] Advertise: eliteclinicalgroup@gmail.com Watch: » Industry News: [link] » All Videos: [link] » Interview Recaps: [link] » Glassdoor Reviews: [link] We do: » Insider Interviews » Resume Reviews » Question an

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What Happens On The First Day Of Being A CRA

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

What Happens On The First Day of Being CRA? Many people want to become a CRA but do you know what happens on the first day of being a CRA. Don't forget to Subscribe for new content! Subscribe: [link] Call or Text: 910-502-3732 Email: eliteclinicalgroup@gmail.com Podcast: [link] Steemit: [link] Advertise: eliteclinicalgroup@gmail.com Watch: » Industry News: [link] » All Videos: [link] » Interview Recaps: [link] » Glassdoor Reviews: [link] We do: » Insider Interviews » Resume Reviews » Question an

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Clinical Research Associate Candidates Are Lying!

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

Clinical Research Associate Candidates Are Lying! Many of you may or may not know about the fraud that happens all of the time in the clinical research business. Candidates are lying about their background in order to get hired by a CRO as a Clinical Research Associate. I do not recommend lying at all when trying to get hired, we do not do that during our resume review program but we do like to highlight applicable experience and show how that can be translated to CRA experience.

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Clinical Research Associate Candidates Are Lying!

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

Clinical Research Associate Candidates Are Lying! Many of you may or may not know about the fraud that happens all of the time in the clinical research business. Candidates are lying about their background in order to get hired by a CRO as a Clinical Research Associate. I do not recommend lying at all when trying to get hired, we do not do that during our resume review program but we do like to highlight applicable experience and show how that can be translated to CRA experience.

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An Innovative & Creative Problem Solver Approach to Selling in the Medical Device Space

Speaker: Steve Goldstein, Sales Leader

Are you currently in sales, or involved in a business that depends on strong sales results? What about the extremely competitive world of medical device sales? What are some of the top challenges your customers face and how do you approach understanding what’s most important to them? Join Steve Goldstein, Sales Success Coach, Motivational Speaker and Medical Device Sales Leader from Gold Selling LLC., to discover critical strategies and approaches you can take to engage your customers, achieve g

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When They Respond To Your Thank You Emails

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

When They Respond To Your Thank You Emails In this episode, we discuss what happens when people that interview you actually respond to your thank you emails. Don't forget to Subscribe for new content! Subscribe: [link] Call or Text: 910-502-3732 Email: eliteclinicalgroup@gmail.com Podcast: [link] Steemit: [link] Advertise: eliteclinicalgroup@gmail.com Watch: » Industry News: [link] » All Videos: [link] » Interview Recaps: [link] » Glassdoor Reviews: [link] We do: » Insider Interviews » Resume Re

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When They Respond To Your Thank You Emails

ECRG Media's Clinical Research Podcast

When They Respond To Your Thank You Emails In this episode, we discuss what happens when people that interview you actually respond to your thank you emails. Don't forget to Subscribe for new content! Subscribe: [link] Call or Text: 910-502-3732 Email: eliteclinicalgroup@gmail.com Podcast: [link] Steemit: [link] Advertise: eliteclinicalgroup@gmail.com Watch: » Industry News: [link] » All Videos: [link] » Interview Recaps: [link] » Glassdoor Reviews: [link] We do: » Insider Interviews » Resume Re

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5 reasons to be optimistic about cancer

Drug Discovery Today

Every nine seconds, there is a new cancer case diagnosed in the EU and it is currently the second leading cause of death following cardiovascular disease. In addition to the considerable impact on the lives of European citizens, cancer puts a huge strain on Europe’s health and social systems as well as the economy.

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Cancer-Causing Culprits Will Be Caught By Their DNA Fingerprints

Drug Discovery Today

Causes of cancer are being catalogued by a huge international study revealing the genetic fingerprints of DNA-damaging processes that drive cancer development. Researchers from the Wellcome Sanger Institute, Duke-NUS Medical School Singapore, University of California San Diego School of Medicine, the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, and their collaborators around the world have achieved the most detailed list of these genetic fingerprints to date, providing clues as to how each cancer develop

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Roles and Responsibilities of Specialized Clinical Supply Experts

When selecting a clinical supply provider, consideration often focuses upon the manufacturing, packaging, storage and distribution capabilities available that will, at face-value, be sufficient to meet the needs of the sponsor and their trial. However, there are human-based and knowledge-driven factors that are often overlooked that go beyond these basic physical capabilities and are integral to the development and delivery of high performing clinical supply chains.