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We need evidence-based digital health

World of DTC Marketing

A 2016 study reported that 259,000 digital health apps were available for consumers. A record number (296) of private digital health companies received venture funding in 2016, funding that totaled more than $4.2 Maybe, however, they should check with patients first. billion that year and approached $6 billion the following year.

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Could acoziborole eliminate sleeping sickness in Africa?

European Pharmaceutical Review

Between 2016 and 2019, DNDi and its partners led an open-label, Phase II/III study to assess the safety and efficacy of acoziborole in patients with early- and late-stage g-HAT. About the Phase II/III study. 208 patients were recruited at 10 hospitals in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Guinea.

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Biogen’s Alzheimer’s drug: What’s the price tag on hope?

World of DTC Marketing

Too many doctors, the data was still questionable. After aducanumab showed promise in 2016, Biogen launched two late-stage trials — then stopped them halfway through, in March 2019, when an analysis concluded the studies would not reach their goal of slowing cognitive and functional impairment in participants.

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Comparison of Humira biosimilars in the US and Europe

Pharmaceutical Technology

However, it has taken over six years for Amjevita to launch, after first being FDA-approved in 2016. Many other biosimilars have also been FDA-approved since 2016. Patients may be reluctant to switch to biosimilars and doctors may have limited incentives to choose biosimilars.

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U.S. Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Devices Market Growth (2022-2030)

Medico Reach

In the absence of modern technology, doctors could only perform open surgeries involving major incisions on the patient’s body, usually resulting in a permanent scar. However, the advent of endoscopic devices meant that doctors could rapidly diagnose multiple issues without needing experimental surgeries.

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How Bad Data Negatively Impacts Business

Scott’s Directories

For those searching for an accurate and up-to-date Manitoba doctors directory , it might be worth looking into the source of your data. A study conducted by IBM in 2016 found that bad data is leaching an astounding $3.1 This kind of blunder can lead you to make an ineffective pitch, or worse, offend clients. Sourcing Data.

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Personal responsibility in the obesity epidemic

World of DTC Marketing

After a visit to his doctor, he found out that he had diabetes and was immediately put on medication. Mike always battled weight issues, but since he went out on disability, he had gained more weight, leading to diabetes. And that’s leading us to chow down more than we would if we were home. Dr. Natalie A.

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