Search Tag: clinical research
Fostering clinical research in imaging departments
2018 23 May
Discusses the important roles of radiographers in imaging research, and highlights some essential considerations for establishing a research culture, and fostering clinical research. The invitation to write this article followed my participation in a very interesting session at this year’s European Congress of Radiology (ECR). This session... Read more
European Institute for Innovation Through Health Data (i-HD)
2016 01 Jul
A new not-for-profit organisation, the European Institute for Innovation through Health Data (i~HD), held its inaugural conference and public launch in March this year in Paris. This institute was formed in order to unite efforts to enable better uses of health data for the benefit of learning health systems and clinical research (The European... Read more
French-American Innovation Days (FAID) 2016
2016 09 Feb
FAID is an annual Franco-American event which brings together scientists, companies, entrepreneurs and investors. It is a high-level event in the Boston area where researchers and companies have the opportunity to exchange views on a specific technological issue, start co-operative activities and develop business transactions with a transatlantic... Read more
Survey Shows Need for Greater Consistency in “Real World” Observational Research
2015 27 Jul
According to a recent survey, the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries are aware of the benefits of observational research in better understanding the real world value of their products; however, there is continued need to improve the design and implementation of the studies. Results from the 9th Annual Survey on Observational Research... Read more
The State of the Learning Healthcare System
2015 21 May
The vision of the “Learning Healthcare System”, established nearly a decade ago, aims to promote a system by which research is integrated rapidly into clinical practice based on electronic health records (EHR). Supporters and critics of the vision have expressed differing opinions on its progress. “The optimists say that patients are engaged and that... Read more