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Clinical research business continues to expand in US

Drug Discovery World

Centricity Research has acquired North Carolina-based Lucas Research, making it the fifth clinical research company to join Centricity since it launched in November 2021. With this acquisition, Centricity now has more than 35 clinical research sites, reaching 8.5

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“Nothing scares us” – Ukraine’s clinical research sector begins fearless recovery

Drug Discovery World

Following the news that the number of clinical trial recruiting sites in Ukraine has dropped by half since the Russian invasion, DDW’s Diana Spencer examines clinical trial data from analytics company Phesi and speaks to Dr Olena Karpenko , Clinical Research Director at Medical Center Ok!Clinic+ Dr Olena Karpenko.

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Beyond blood tests: The evolution of digital biomarkers in clinical research

Drug Discovery World

However, this robust system can become alarmingly vulnerable when confronted with debilitating conditions like Alzheimer’s, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases. They mark a significant shift in clinical research, utilising technology to capture real-time patient data.

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Leveraging Genetic Testing for Enrolling Rare Disease Trials

Conversations in Drug Development Trends

Written By: Derek Ansel, MS, CCRA, Executive Director, Therapeutic Strategy Lead, Rare Disease Given that 80% of rare diseases have a genetic etiology, genetic implications should be addressed at the onset of a clinical program to support trial enrollment.

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Navigating the Challenges in Clinical Research for Hepatitis C Therapies

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Pathophysiological evidence links HCV infections to the risk of liver diseases such as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and liver cirrhosis. Despite advances in clinical research, there remain significant challenges as only 20% of HCV cases are diagnosed, and of these, only 15% receive treatment.

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Incentivizing Participation: The Evolving Role of Patient Payments in Clinical Research

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Clinical research is an integral component of the healthcare ecosystem. It is pivotal in the development of cutting-edge treatments, therapies, and interventions for a wide array of diseases. Patient Payments in Clinical Research: Perception Over the Years In the U.S.,

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What the FDA’s guidance on diversity means for rare disease sponsors

Conversations in Drug Development Trends

BioPharma Dive interviewed our Derek Ansel on how to conduct psychedelic clinical research. In April 2022, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued draft guidance on developing a “Race and Ethnicity Diversity Plan” for clinical trials. But in rare disease trials, that can be challenging given the barriers inherent in U.S.

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