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How to Successfully Employ External Comparator Arm Studies Using Real World Data

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Therefore, to help contextualise study findings, external comparator arms (ECAs) can be employed, which compile data from external sources, such as patient registries and other medical records. However, methodological considerations must be undertaken to ensure the best conduct and minimise potential biases in ECA study designs.

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Antimicrobial Stewardship in Acute Care Settings

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This can be done using electronic medical records, or by creating an antibiotic checklists and/or working with a medication reconciliation process. Once this information is collected, it can be used to identify areas where antibiotic use could be optimised. Check Now the FADIC Book store and Buy books in different specialities.

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When Should a 510(k) Include Clinical Data?

FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

The Draft Guidance also describes the types of data that may constitute clinical data supporting a 510(k), drawing on previous recommendations of the International Medical Device Regulators Forum (see “ Clinical Evidence – Key Definitions and Concepts ”). electronic health records, claims). electronic health records, claims).

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Medication Therapy Management in geriatric

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What medication do you take that do not require a prescription? Personal Medication Record (PMR) The main Components of a Personal Medication Record. – patients record what they did and when they took action.   J Geriatr Cardiol. 2014;11(4):329-337. doi:10.11909/j.issn.1671-5411.2014.04.008

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Adverse Drug Reactions

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However, this definition does not consider the following scenarios, all of which can also cause ADRs. Also, it is important to Document the ADR in the patient's medical record. What other medicines can be used instead? Whether a dose reduction is feasible or practical. The ability to successfully treat the side effect.

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The Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Pharmaceutical Industry

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From life-saving drugs discovery, development, and production to clinical trials, communication, and drug target identification — AI pharmaceutical is a definite game-changer. A specifically tuned neural network can keep data secure and manage electronic medical records (EMR) to store patients’ sensitive information and treatment records.

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Influence of 5G on Healthcare

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However, it can be challenging for patients to stick to their prescribed therapy, especially when they have co-morbid conditions requiring multiple medications or when they are more likely to forget their treatment regimen due to underlying issues, such as mental health conditions.