clinical trials
World Health Organisation calls for full trial transparency
April 14, 2015Research and Development, Sales and Marketing Ben Goldacre, EU, WHO, World Health Organisation, alltrials, clinical trials, sense about science, transparency
The World Health Organization has thrown its weight behind clinical trial transparency in a new statement on its position. WHO …
Shire plots new ADHD drug approval
April 7, 2015Sales and Marketing ADHD, FDA, SHP465, Shire, Vyvanse, clinical trials, paediatrics
Shire is launching a new clinical trial as part of its FDA submission for a potential ADHD treatment. The company …
Sharing trial data should be ‘expected norm’ says US think-tank
January 15, 2015Medical Communications, Research and Development, Sales and Marketing FDA, Goldacre, Institute of Medicine, clinical trials, transparency
Clinical trial data is in the public interest and should be shared no less than 30 days following regulatory approval …
Novartis enters digital tech collaboration
January 12, 2015Sales and Marketing Novartis, clinical trials, digital, mhealth, qualcomm, ventures
Novartis has entered an agreement with the US investment company Qualcomm Ventures to create a joint firm to support the …
The valuable world of Real World Evidence
December 8, 2014Manufacturing and Production, Medical Communications, Research and Development, Sales and Marketing clinical trials, data, martin goldman, real world evidence, transparency
What do you believe? Are you a doubting Thomas, always wanting to have the pragmatic proof personally presented to you, …
Is clinical research management evidence-based?
September 29, 2014Manufacturing and Production, Medical Communications, Research and Development, Sales and Marketing Les Rose, Six Sigma, clinical trials, evidence, neuro-linguistic
Those who follow my columns will know that I am in the habit of starting with reminiscences. It’s something that …
EMA delays trial transparency – again
July 10, 2014Medical Communications, Research and Development, Sales and Marketing EMA, Goldacre, Rasi, alltrials, clinical trials, transparency
The European Medicines Agency has once again said that it is to delay the launch of its new clinical trial …
Clinical evidence revisited
May 18, 2014Business Services, Manufacturing and Production, Medical Communications, Research and Development, Sales and Marketing Les Rose, Lord Saatchi, Medical Innovation Bill, clinical trials
One of the most important words in the English language is ‘evidence’. It has had a seismic effect on the …
UK clinical trials system not working during epidemics
April 1, 2014Research and Development, Sales and Marketing Farrar, clinical trials, epidemics, welcome trust
The new director of medical charity the Wellcome Trust has told a British newspaper that the slow-paced nature of clinical …
Clinical studies still not being published
March 4, 2014Research and Development, Sales and Marketing ABPI, EMA, alltrials, clinical trials, csr
Half of all trials registered on a US clinical study database are not being published in public journals. This is …
A call for harmony on clinical trials
July 1, 2013Manufacturing and Production, Medical Communications, Research and Development, Sales and Marketing Frédéric Sgard, OECD, clinical trials
Clinical trials are an essential part of the development of medical treatments. They involve testing new medicines or new therapies, …
India’s clinical trials hit by ethical concerns
October 12, 2012Manufacturing and Production, Research and Development, Sales and Marketing India, Lunt, clinical trials
India’s clinical trials industry is facing a crisis because of growing concerns about unethical or illegal practices in the sector. …
The number one reason for a failed project
August 16, 2012Business Services, Manufacturing and Production, Medical Communications, Research and Development, Sales and Marketing Communication, Failed project, Les Rose, clinical trials
There was once a company that had an amusing form of words for admonishing people. It went something like this: …
MRN posts 533% growth in first five years
August 1, 2012Research and Development clinical trials, growth, results
From humble beginnings in 2006 with six dedicated staff members and a vision to transform clinical trial support, the Medical …
Europe looking to revamp clinical trial laws
July 25, 2012Research and Development, Sales and Marketing EFPIA, EU, Europe, clinical trials
The European Commission has put forward new proposals aimed at revamping clinical trial laws. The legislation will replace rules that …
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