While the classic chemotherapy agents are cytotoxics, which do not have specific target, the new approach in oncology drug development is focused on immunotherapy, where the new compounds target specific…
Continue readingPrecision Medicine is getting very popular in terms of the future of medicine and managing the rising costs of treatment. Maybe one of the most expensive therapeutic areas at the…
Continue readingWe often hear on the news that a new promising oncology treatment is developed but later on that it was not successful. What are the challenges in drug development in…
Continue readingBefore we can start discussing the issues with conducting clinical trials in rare diseases we can clarify what type of conditions will classify as rare diseases. Often rare diseases include…
Continue readingWhile it is well-known fact that research and development costs for new medicinal products are very high in this review we will discuss the cost analysis of clinical trials and…
Continue readingThe types of clinical trials by stage of development, or phase, are well known, but in this review we will discuss different types of clinical trials based on their design. …
Continue readingSome hospitals work closely with their financial departments, which support clinical trials budget and contract negotiation, however there are lots of hospitals that do not receive such support. In lots…
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