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Clinical trial coordinators can easily become overwhelmed by the myriad tasks they must perform during the studys duration. But the key to keeping a drug or device trial or other research study moving is to do as much advance preparation as possible, say experts.
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The main role of a study coordinator is to act as a patient advocate, yet still maintain the integrity and progress of the trial, says Laurie Czaplewski, RN, BSN, clinical trial coordinator with the Mayo Alliance for Clinical Trials in Rochester, MN.
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In an attempt to clarify Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regulations, the federal Office of Human Research Protections (OHRP) has issued an update to its 2000 guidance on research involving prisoners.
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Most learned people know something about the experiments done on black men in Tuskegee, AL, in the early part of the 20th century: Syphilitic men were enrolled in a study without adequate consent or understanding, and ultimately refused effective treatment in the name of science.
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What would happen if one of your clinical trial participants appeared in an emergency department (ED)? How would physicians know the potential impacts of study medications on their treatment?
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The National Health Information Infrastructure Act of 2003, sponsored by Rep. Nancy Johnson (R-CT), was introduced July 24. The bill would establish architectural standards so that computerized software systems can communicate with each other.
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The House version of Project BioShield excludes two elements believed to be key in enticing drug makers into developing biomedical countermeasures.
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Your patient is sleeping more, seems less energetic when awake, has lost interest in a favorite hobby, or has trouble following conversations. For home health patients, these symptoms can be the result of myriad conditions from diabetes to neurological problems. The symptoms also can indicate depression, a problem found in many older adults.
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Family members often make promises that may not be in the best interest of the patient. While environmental, safety, and even clinical issues can be addressed in most cases, what about cognitive problems?
