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Why patient-centricity is essential to accelerate rare disease clinical research

European Pharmaceutical Review

3 Significant unmet needs The path to diagnosis of a rare disease is complex, taking on average five to eight years from the onset of symptoms before a patient receives an accurate diagnosis. Even with a diagnosis, patients continue to face barriers to care. Engaging with patients and caregivers is key to addressing these challenges.

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AbbVie CEO looks like a fool before Congress

World of DTC Marketing

SUMMARY: “You’re spending all this money to make sure you make money rather than spending money to… help patients,” the California congresswoman told AbbVie’s, Richard Gonzalez. According to CNBC “AbbVie workers say they worry that the company is putting profits ahead of safety and the health of its U.S.

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Steps to building a more patient-centric industry

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Lack of access, strict regulations, and demanding schedules have made it extremely difficult for patients to participate in clinical trials. A 2018 NIH survey found that patients felt clinical trial participation to be inconvenient and burdensome, and nearly half (49.0%) said it disrupted their daily routine.

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8 Ways to Enhance the Patient Experience & Drive Leads with QR Codes

Healthcare Success

The QR code allows hospitals and healthcare providers to satisfy this need with immediate physician-patient interaction and engagement – all through smartphones and tablets. . In this blog post, you’ll learn: Why QR codes have made a comeback, When to use them, And, 8 ways to improve the patient experience and drive leads with QR codes. .

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Thursday pharma headlines

World of DTC Marketing

Amgen CEO Bob Bradway racked up a 2018 pay package of $18.6 The company decided there were too few reports of serious depression and suicidal behavior and not enough specifics about those cases to warrant more than “routine” monitoring of safety data. She recovered very nicely and is now in charge of a team at Amazon.com.

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Novel oral chemotherapeutic holds potential for stomach cancer patients

European Pharmaceutical Review

The availability of oral chemotherapy treatments would provide stomach cancer patients with the option of more efficacious drugs with improved tolerability in a more convenient dosage format” The poor clinical outcomes of stomach cancer make it a key target for drug development. New hope for stomach cancer patients.

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Why Are Patients So Angry? Plus, Frontliner Tips for Health Leaders

Healthcare Success

The rate of injuries from violent attacks against medical professionals grew by 63% from 2011 to 2018. So, how can health leaders help frontline workers and other employees protect their mental and physical health while managing a steady stream of angry patients? Why are people so angry and rude? How did we get here?

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