Virtual trials, sometimes also referred to as “remote” or “site-less” trials are an innovative and emerging trial design. These trials aim to reduce the patient burden associated with traditional clinical trials. The underlying idea is that, by taking away the need for study subjects to visit a central hospital or laboratory for treatment or tests,…
What are “Magic Mushrooms”? “Magic mushrooms,” also known as “shrooms” among many other names, are mushrooms containing the hallucinogen psilocybin. This compound is found in over 200 types of mushrooms and works, at least partially, by binding to certain serotonin receptors subtypes, especially in the prefrontal cortex. Other potential mechanisms of action include increases in…
Except for direct participation in clinical trials and post-approval activities such as disease education, patient involvement in the biopharmaceutical development process remains episodic and restricted. Although this is slowly changing, patient involvement at each step of a product lifecycle is not yet standard practice for most companies. WHY Engaging Patients is Key for Pharma’s Success…
Medical marijuana – or cannabis – is one of the hottest topics in oncology right now. This is especially true as more and more countries and states have legalized, or are working towards legalizing, medical cannabis. Some patient groups and alternative medicine providers view marijuana as a miracle treatment for a range of conditions. However,…
As a result of rising healthcare costs, there have been widespread efforts to reform healthcare delivery worldwide. To succeed in this, many hospitals, health systems, and independent clinics are turning to clinical integration. Clinical Integration – What is it and Why Do We Need it? Overview of Clinical Integration. Source: Goldwater, J., Yuhasz, L….
Did you know that our online platform—the Impetus InSite Platform®—has multiple other uses in addition to virtual advisory boards, working groups, and team collaboration? Among others, these include continuing medical education (CME)! In this case study, we summarize the outcomes from a series of CME touchpoints conducted by one of our dermatology clients and executed…