Africa, a continent of immense potential, beckons as the next frontier for clinical trials. In this rich tapestry of 54 countries, a mosaic of diverse ethnicities thrives, providing a unique opportunity for pharmaceutical companies to catalyze a revolution in clinical research. With a population poised to surpass two billion within the next five years and […]
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Identifying the perfect Contract Research Organization (CRO) for your clinical trial project is a crucial factor in ensuring that clinical trials are planned, coordinated, executed, and managed safely and efficiently.
Clinical research plays a vital role in advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care. However, ensuring the safety and ethical integrity of clinical trials is of utmost importance. This is where clinical trial regulations come into play. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits that clinical trial regulations bring to clinical research. 1.
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There has been a discovery of Anthrax disease in various West African countries, including Togo, Burkina Faso and Ghana in recent times. The Federal Ministry of Health has advised Nigerians participating in the 2023 Hajj in Saudi Arabia to take some precautions.
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Africa, with its diverse population and unique healthcare challenges, has become an increasingly important region for clinical research and trials. However, despite the potential benefits, there is a significant gap in Africa’s representation in clinical trials.
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Pre-screening and Screening in clinical trials are essential procedures that play a crucial role in the effective development of new medical treatments and therapies. These processes speak to ensuring the safety and effectiveness of potential interventions, ranging from new drugs to medical devices. Africa with its diverse population and unique healthcare challenges, is becoming an increasingly important region for clinical research and trials, therefore it’s important to know the pre-screening and screening processes implemented to ensure the success and integrity of clinical trials.
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Clinical trials are essential for developing new medical treatments and improving existing ones. They involve testing new drugs, procedures, and medical devices on human subjects to evaluate their safety and effectiveness. Joining in a clinical trial can be an important decision, and it’s essential to know what to expect during the journey. In this blog post, we’ll discuss what you can expect when participating in a clinical trial.
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A paradigm shift for increased diversity in clinical trials cannot be overemphasized post-covid-19 pandemic. Identifying, recruiting, and retaining study participants are critical to trial success. However, in cases of participants who are ethnically diverse, the challenges are particularly profound. The persistent overrepresentation of white participants in clinical trials is particularly striking as consideration is not
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Still feeling the effects of the pandemic with WHO estimating that between 80,000 and 180,000 healthcare workers could have died from COVID-19 in the period between January 2020 to May 2021, Lassa Fever hits Nigeria. From 3 to 30 January 2022, 211 laboratory-confirmed Lassa fever cases including 40 deaths (case fatality ratio: 19%) have been
The goal of patient recruitment is to raise awareness of clinical trial opportunities and to encourage enrollment. Patient recruitment is widely recognized as a key determinant of successful clinical trials. It is also recognized as the key bottleneck in the new drug development pipeline. Why the fuss on patient recruitment? Asides from the fact that
