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Medical device trials to transform cardiovascular healthcare delivery in Ireland
Clinical trials underway across Ireland are putting advancements in cardiovascular medical technology to the test, allowing groundbreaking new medical devices to be brought to market. As advancements in technology move faster than ever, healthcare technology companies bridge the gap between the ever-growing burden of disease and the need for efficient healthcare solutions. Medical devices improving...
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Trials bring access to latest treatments for oncology patients
Streamlining our processes and regulations around clinical trials is vital for keeping Ireland globally competitive. We’re only as fast as our slowest part. Cancer clinical trials allow patients access to the latest available treatments. They create an environment of inquiry and standards, and they accelerate innovation. They enable us to bring patients newer treatments years...
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Tackling challenges and taking clinical trial design into the future
Decades of research are yielding promising avenues to manage and potentially cure numerous severe diseases. However, significant challenges lie ahead. Rapid advancements in medical science are leading to exciting possibilities in clinical trials. New treatments like immune system enhancers for previously untreatable cancers offer hope for long-term remission. While complete eradication of diseases might not...
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Taking actionable steps together to find a cure for motor neurone disease
Irish patient participates in trial informing development of new drugs for motor neurone disease. While on stage at the Dublin Fringe festival, actor and writer Michael Campbell tripped and fell. Eight months later, he was diagnosed with a rare type of inherited motor neurone disease (MND), for which there is no cure. Motor neurone disease...
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Drive for patient participation to advance lupus clinical trials in Ireland
A global biopharmaceutical company is empowering patient involvement in clinical trials, for the advancement of new treatments. Lupus, a widespread chronic autoimmune illness, impacts millions globally (Lupus UK), affecting various organs and systems. It arises when the immune system attacks one’s own tissues and organs. Its cause remains unknown, necessitating additional research for new treatments...
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Critical role of biobanks in clinical trials and how to sustain them
Clinical trials across Ireland are utilising biological samples stored in biobanks to advance understanding of disease and develop tailored medications. In recent decades, recognition of the central role of biological specimens in disease understanding, biomarker identification and targeted therapy development has surged. This has led to the widespread establishment of biobanks as vital repositories, offering...
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Why patient-centred trials lead the way in developing treatment
Leveraging academic and clinical expertise centred on patient involvement can draw forth better clinical outcomes and more effective, innovative treatments. As the incoming director of the Clinical Research Facility at University College Cork (CRF-UCC), Professor Fai Ng believes there is a huge opportunity to develop the centre’s research infrastructure, with people from all sectors at...
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Compliance experts ensuring ethical promotion of medicines in Ireland
Pharmaceutical companies are committed to the ethical promotion of medicines, navigating outdated legislation with the help of market-leading compliance experts. Clinicians are expected to keep up with all new treatments and advances, which is no easy feat. However, those who choose to collaborate with pharmaceutical companies get direct access to current treatment insight, including efficacy...
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Empowering hope by investing in lifesaving cancer trials
We must support clinical trial research to ensure that Irish cancer patients have access to innovative and novel cancer treatments and approaches. A key priority for the Irish Cancer Society is investing in world-class cancer research that will have an impact on people affected by cancer in Ireland. The Irish Cancer Society is the largest...
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Supporting a research-active healthcare system
Clinical trials can be linked to improving the diagnostic capabilities of our clinical laboratories or developing novel testing strategies to detect disease. Clinical pathology laboratories support the diagnosis of disease through testing of blood, other bodily fluids, tissues and cells. Medical scientists in these laboratories work tirelessly to provide a high-quality service in what is...