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07 Nov Finding luck in cancer journey
Deljuan Hunter initially had no desire to do any clinical trials, but because he had a strong, trusting relationship with his oncologist, he agreed to participate....
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03 Nov Here’s why we’re not prepared for the next wave of biotech innovation
When new technologies in biology outpace our ability to assess them, there is a danger that we will simply become lost and confused as to what works and what doesn’t, scuttling our own progress, wasting money, and missing opportunities to save lives....
02 Nov Allegory is a powerful tool in medicine
Storytelling can be a powerful way to explain medical concepts to patients but be sure that the patient understands the message....
02 Nov Could ‘magic mushrooms’ treat severe depression? A major study aims to find out
The largest clinical trial of psilocybin ever to be conducted is about to begin. If successful, the drug could be considered by the FDA for approval within the next few years....
02 Nov Pragmatic trials may help increase minority participation in MS research
Pragmatic trials are embedded in clinical practice, so visits are linked to those that would normally occur outside of a clinical trial....
01 Nov UW clinical research nurses participate in international conference
Five UW–Madison clinical research nurses recently attended and played active roles in the International Association of Clinical Research Nurses (IACRN)'s annual conference in Atlanta....
31 Oct How to optimize returns on Plain Language Summaries
An effective Plain language Summary of a clinical trial provides participants with feedback they need about expectations from a trial while providing the sponsor with valuable insights into their patient communities....
28 Oct UW Health nurse recognized for clinical research leadership
UW Health’s Tamara Kempken Mehring was recently named the recipient of the 2022 Distinguished Clinical Research Nurse Award by the International Association of Clinical Research Nurses (IACRN)....
25 Oct The pandemic uncovered ways to speed up science
The pandemic highlighted broad problems in research: that many studies were hyped, error-ridden, or even fraudulent, and that misinformation could spread rapidly. But it also demonstrated what was possible....
25 Oct New report puts statewide biohealth industry economic impact at $32B
A new report highlights the statewide biohealth industry as a leading economic growth and innovation driver for Wisconsin....