Medical journals, articles and papers are propagating in various media forms including newspapers, television programs, websites and social media that influence healthcare professionals, policy makers and general public. Health researchers participate in promoting the key role and driving force of advancing economy of knowledge in global development of healthcare sector.
A number of pharmacists aspire for full-time careers and rewarding opportunities in pharmaceutical publishing world. Using pharmaceutical knowledge in this kind of work is very satisfying to pharmacy professionals.
Medical Journalism In 2003, Lee C. Bollinger, president of Columbia University through a statement described journalism as a medium bridging between the worlds of general knowledge and expertise. The necessary element of substantive knowledge is essential to write and weave a broader meaning for the present audience which can be a difficult task. To write […]
A positive impact is expected on clinical trials due to recent surge in big data initiatives in healthcare sector. The standards and rules that govern clinical research data will change the way clinical trials are conducted.
In 2008, SACRA (South African Clinical Research Association) estimated limited investment in internationally sponsored clinical trials conducted due to elongated time period for local regulatory approvals and insufficient suitable research sites. The Medicines Control Council (MCC) has recently made significant strides in reducing approval times and addressed deficiency associated with trial sites so as to […]
Internet of Things (IoT) is not main stream of clinical sector because the technology is still evolving and advancing to permeate into clinical trials. Clinical researchers are hesitant to adopt new technology to avoid any error as the accuracy of the data collected and analysed is critical in clinical trials. As more clinicians continue to […]
In contrast to intelligence displayed naturally by humans and animals, Artificial intelligence (AI) or Machine intelligence is demonstrated by machines. The genius created by AI tools these days affects every area of art, science and other professions including Pharmacovigilance systems. Pharmacovigilance is an iterative process like drug development where all stakeholders work collaboratively and proactively […]
Clinical trials have grown over the past few decades to identify safety and efficacy of novel inventions like medical devices, drugs, vaccines, dietary or nutritional supplements, etc. Regulatory career opportunities in clinical research have increased since regulatory function is important for availability of effective and safe healthcare products worldwide.
The Fields of Medical Marketing Writing is a Passion and to create that passion into a job is what everyone wishes to achieve. The basis of medical writing is not only about flair and proficiency in language but to also have the medical knowledge so that whatever is written has a strong scientific basis. The […]
Industrial Twist to Ethics Pharmaceutical companies invest large amounts of money in developing new drugs. When high stakes are potentially involved unethical practices can leech in such as increasing the clinical effectiveness of drugs and suppressing or overlooking, the safety concerns thus creating a bias. Conducting clinical trials needs to follow stringent ethical guidelines and […]