Leveraging Predictive Dosing to Reduce Clinical Trial Risk, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks
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In this free webinar, attendees will gain insight into the relationship between patient dosing patterns, intentional non-adherence and trial efficiency. The featured speakers will discuss best practice guidance for incorporating predictive dosing into the trial protocol.
Apart from concerns about the underestimation of the true dose response, toxicity and the overestimation of the optimal dose level required, new questions arise around the ability of trial investigators to predict patient behavior and factor it into analysis. TORONTO (PRWEB) January 20, 2021 Medication non-adherence in clinical trials can lower the statistical power of the study, leading to incorrect conclusions about the safety and efficacy of novel treatments. A recent study by the Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development reviewed
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Boston - A national group of pediatric addiction medicine experts have released newly-established principles of care for young adults with substance use disorder. Led by the Grayken Center for Addiction at Boston Medical Center, the collection of peer-reviewed papers was developed to guide providers on how to treat young adults with substance use disorder given their age-specific needs, as well as elevate national discussions on addressing these challenges more systematically.
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Pediatrics, the 11-paper supplement is the result of a convening of national experts in the treatment of young adults to determine the most important principles to address when caring for this unique population of patients with substance use disorder. Consensus was reached that each of the six principles of care convey a commitment to compassion, therapeutic optimism and social justice.
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Aspen Dental Expands Access to Dental Care in Burleson, Texas With Opening Of 43rd Practice in State
January 15, 2021 GMT
BURLESON, Texas (BUSINESS WIRE) Jan 15, 2021
Aspen Dental has officially opened its doors in Burleson, Texas with the opening of a brand-new office, bringing a new local dentist to their community. This is the 43 rd Aspen Dental practice in the state of Texas, as Aspen Dental continues to break down barriers and bring comprehensive, affordable care to patients across the country.
Located at 12509 South Freeway, the office is led by Dr. Airy Choi, who received her DMD degree from Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Choi and her team will provide a full range of dental services ranging from preventive care and general dentistry to dentures and restoration.