A Tailor-made Approach to Simplify Observational Research

A direct-to-patient model for observational research will ease the participation burden, better incorporate the patient voice, and empower individuals to take control of their health – all while meeting the growing demands for robust evidence in developing new drugs and therapeutics. The post A Tailor-made Approach to Simplify Observational Research appeared first on MedCity News.

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Watch: Why the US Has Made Little Progress Improving Black Americans’ Health

The United States has made almost no progress in closing racial health disparities despite promises, research shows. The government, some critics argue, is often the underlying culprit. KFF Health News undertook a yearlong examination of how government decisions undermine Black health — reviewing court and inspection records and government reports, and interviewing dozens of academic…

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Readers Make Their Wish Lists, Checking Up on Health Care

Letters to the Editor is a periodic feature. We welcome all comments and will publish a selection. We edit for length and clarity and require full names. How To Excise Politics From Health Care More than a decade after the Affordable Care Act took effect, we’re still trapped in a confusing and costly health care maze (“Readers Take…

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Imaging Utilization and Treatment Patterns of Brain Metastases in Patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

That is the title of my most recent paper published in Clinical Lung Cancer with co-authors Mark Danese, Melissa Laurie, Beata Korytowsky, Shane Jordan, Debbie Ryan and Sukhmani K. Padda. The study abstract is below. ObjectiveThis study examined brain metastases among patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (mNSCLC), characterizing prevalence, use of brain imaging,…

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From Magic Bullets to Medical Insights: How RFK Jr.’s Critique Shapes the Future of Pharma Advertising 

But where do truth and trust originate in healthcare marketing? They emerge from various sources such as digital advertising, educational campaigns, patient journeys, and partnerships with healthcare providers who uphold truth in advertising standards.  The post From Magic Bullets to Medical Insights: How RFK Jr.’s Critique Shapes the Future of Pharma Advertising  appeared first on…

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