Results for 'clinical education'
YuQian Liu, PharmD
Uptake of Oncology Biosimilars: Managed Care Strategies to Improve Value-Based Care Systems
biosimilars in oncology, cost-effective cancer care, healthcare education, bioequivalence studies, biosimilar adoption, cancer treatment protocols
Biosimilars offer a cost-effective alternative in oncology, expanding access to cancer care, but their utilization is inconsistent due to varying perceptions and knowledge among stakeholders. Increasing the adoption of biosimilars requires improved education and understanding among healthcare pro…
Jul 7th • 25 mins read
Carina Dolan, PharmD, BCOP
Opportunities and challenges in biosimilar uptake in oncology
Trastuzumab, Rituximab, biosimiliar agents, emerging agents, cetuximab, bevacizumab, clinical trials, biosimiliars
The U.S. has 10 approved biosimilars, including 3 for oncology, with many more in development, potentially increasing access to expensive biologics. Acceptance by healthcare providers and patients requires extensive education, resolving concerns about immunogenicity, and ensuring interchangeability.…
Jun 26th • 7 mins read
Envision Pharma Group
AI-powered real-world evidence: Strategically enhancing value and access
Oncology, Clinical Development, Targeted Therapy, Immunotherapy, Genomic Profiling, CAR-T Cell Therapy, Precision Medicine
Real-world evidence (RWE) complements traditional randomized controlled trials by providing insights from diverse data sources, helping healthcare decision-makers with coverage, reimbursement, and treatment guidelines. Artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing (NLP) are pivotal…
Aug 22nd • 5 mins read
Cornelius F Waller & Adriano Friganovi´c
Biosimilars in oncology: key role of nurses in patient education
biologics, biosimilars, cancer care, nurse
Biosimilars can reduce costs and improve access to cancer therapies, but unfamiliarity may hinder their adoption. Nurses, as trusted healthcare providers, are crucial in educating patients about biosimilars. Biosimilars are highly regulated and offer benefits comparable to existing biologic…
Jun 15th • 10 mins read
Jonathon Webster, MD and B. Douglas Smith, MD
The Case for Real-world Evidence in the Future of Clinical Research on Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Real world data, FDA, RCT, RWE, RWD
In light of recently published guidelines from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the communication of real-world data (RWD) and real-world evidence (RWE) to support regulatory decision making, it is important to understand the following key points and concepts: Development of RWD and R…
Jan 29th • 10 mins read
iNIZIO
Transforming oncology: Five frontiers driving progress in cancer care
From biomarker-driven breakthroughs to AI-powered early detection and a renewed commitment to equity and patient centricity, the past 12 months have seen major strides across cancer research, treatment, and communication. At Inizio, we’ve had a front-row seat to this transformation, supporting…
May 16th • 5 mins read
R. Kurzrock, L.A. Gurski, R.W. Carlson, D.S. Ettinger, S.M. Horwitz, S.K. Kumar, L. Million, M. von Mehren, A.B. Benson III
Level of evidence used in recommendations by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines beyond Food and Drug Administration approvals
oncology, guidelines, off-label drug use
The analysis reviewed 113 NCCN recommendations, focusing on 44 off-label uses of drugs. 14 of these off-label recommendations were later FDA-approved or backed by RCT data. 13 recommendations were minor extrapolations from the FDA label or actually on-label. Of the remaining 17 extrapolations…
Aug 2nd • 8 mins read
Envision Pharma Group
Medical affairs: The power behind redefining commercialization
Medical affairs commercialization, integrating science in pharma, redefining medical affairs roles, strategic medical affairs leadership, early engagement with payers, pharmaceutical commercialization strategies, upskilling in medical affairs, medical aff
In March 2024, Envision Pharma Group held a Medical Affairs Professional Society (MAPS) Americas roundtable with leaders discussing the role of science in commercialization strategies and the importance of integrating robust scientific understanding into the commercial journey. Envision revisite…
Aug 2nd • 3 mins read