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8 Frequently Asked Questions About Genetic Testing in Clinical Trials

Conversations in Drug Development Trends

Genetic testing provides patients with a diagnosis for their illness, helps patients and family members to understand risks of developing new diseases, and can be used to support clinical trial advancement. However, genetic tests can be expensive and may not be covered by insurance.

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Combo ‘Polypill’ May Cut Heart Attack, Stroke Risk Up to 40%

The Pharma Data

The “polypill” containing three generic blood pressure medications and a statin dramatically reduced the risk of heart-related illness in people with no prior history of heart problems, according to clinical trial results. For the trial, more than 5,700 people from nine countries were randomly assigned to one of four groups.