Results for 'Patien'
New Book Unites Oncology’s Brightest Minds To Innovate Cancer Cures
Voices of Oncology, Cancer cures, Oncology Voice Network, Kirk V. Shepard, Ramin Farhood, Forbes Books, Cancer treatment innovation, Oncology collaboration, Patient engagement in oncology, Precision medicine cancer
Voices of Oncology: Fostering a Collaborative Community of Experts to Accelerate Cancer Cures is a book by Kirk V. Shepard, M.D., and Ramin Farhood, PharmD, M.B.A., featuring insights from 33 contributors in the oncology field. It is available on platforms like Amazon and Barne…
Sep 9th • 5 mins read
Publicly accessible evidence of health-related quality of life benefits associated with cancer drugs approved by the European Medicines Agency between 2009 and 2015
Antineoplastic agents, Health-related quality of life, Clinical efficacy, Drug approvals, Patient-relevant outcomes
The study investigates cancer drugs approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) that initially lack Health-related Quality of Life (HRQoL) information. Data was collected for cancer indications approved between January 2009 and October 2015, using sources like the EMA website, clinical…
Feb 23rd • 12 mins read
Updated estimates of eligibility for and response to genome-targeted oncology drugs among US cancer patients, 2006-2020
genome-targeted therapy, eligibility, response
Recent studies have been conducted to update the estimates of eligibility and response rates to genome-targeted therapies among US cancer patients, reflecting data up to 2020. The number of FDA-approved drugs targeting genetic indications has increased significantly since prior assessments. …
Apr 20th • 7 mins read
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
Proportion of Patients in Phase I Oncology Trials Receiving Treatments That Are Ultimately Approved
cancer, biological markers, phase 1 clinical trials, drug approval, medical oncology, united states food and drug administration guidelines, adverse event, national comprehensive cancer network, American society of clinical oncology
Phase I oncology trials are often considered a therapeutic option, but this claim is primarily based on surrogate measures like objective response rates. A systematic search was conducted to evaluate the therapeutic value of phase I cancer trial participation, focusing on the likelihood of patien…
Apr 1st • 14 mins read
Patient burden and clinical advances associated with post approval monotherapy cancer drug trials: a retrospective cohort study
clinical advances, monotherapy cancer drug trials, FDA
Objective: The study investigates the efforts to extend the uses of new drugs by testing them for new, non-approved indications and examines the patient burden and clinical impact. Design and Setting: A retrospective cohort study focused on post-approval trials of anticancer drugs approved betwee…
Feb 17th • 7 mins read
First person profile: Supriya G. Mohile, MD, MS: A respected geriatric oncologist, Dr. Mohile has conducted innovative research on improving care for older patients with cancer
Supriya G. Mohile, geriatric oncologist
Ms. Canin and Dr. Mohile collaborated to involve patients and caregivers in geriatric oncology studies, forming the SCOREboard advisory group. Dr. Mohile received a $2 million grant to create infrastructure for cancer and aging studies, and she is recognized as a leader in geria…
Oct 11th • 2 mins read
Job Search Checklist for Aspiring Medical Science Liaisons
Medical Science Liaison, MSL role, MSL career tips, Pharmaceutical industry jobs, Break into MSL career
Tips to Help Break into Your First MSL Role The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role, has become one of the most sought-after career paths in the Pharmaceutical and Biotech industry. What does it take to land a role as a Medical Science Liaison? As an MSL Recruiter, this is a question that I am…
May 17th • 2 mins read
6 Tips to Ace Your Next MSL Interview!
digital marketing, content optimization, search engine ranking, keyword research, on-page SEO
As a Medical Affairs-focused recruitment firm, we see MSL interview "wins" and slip-ups on a daily basis. From our experience working with candidates across all therapeutic areas and across the entire United States, I've noticed a few trends that might help you get that next interview "win" under yo…
Sep 28th • 1 min read
Combatting the “Summer Slow Down" – MSL Job Search Tips for Slower Months
Medical Science Liaison, Medical Affairs recruitment, job search strategies, networking in medical field, summer hiring trends
There is definitely a cyclical nature to hiring Medical Science Liaisons and Medical Affairs professionals. Typically, peak season for recruitment and hiring is from March to June, which is the time-frame in and around which MSLs collect their annual bonuses. However, Medical Science Liaison hiring …
Jun 23rd • 2 mins read
MSL Evolution: New Trends and Titles That May Emerge
digital marketing strategies, SEO best practices, content marketing tips, social media optimization, keyword research tools
The COVID-19 pandemic has clearly had a profound impact on Field Medical Affairs. Has the Medical Science Liaison role changed forever? What new titles, trends and opportunities might emerge as a result of the new age for Field Medical and the evolution of the Medical Science Liaison? Is virtual en…
Apr 5th • 1 min read
Positioning Yourself to Become an MSL in 2022
MSL role, clinical background, academic background, research background, industry, MSL Society, conference, scientific expert, therapeutic expertise, pharma companies
After attending the MSL Society’s 9th annual conference in Vegas Last week, I have taken some time to reflect on inquiries our team received about how to effectively step into the MSL role from a clinical, academic, or research background. Industry is a tough nut to crack, but it is absolutely…
Dec 21st • 10 mins read
Clinical Educator Oncology Program Improves Adherence by 29%
CASE STUDY (US) The Challenge Client’s specialty product had a complicated oral therapy regimen requiring supplemental support to patients. Therapy administered for chronic life-threatening condition in which patients are generally older and polypharmic. Our Soluti…
Sep 3rd • 1 min read
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
Expert perspectives live from ASCO® 2025
At the 2025 ASCO® Annual Meeting, three of our experts sat down with OncoDaily to share their unique perspectives in oncology – from amplifying the patient voice to unlocking real-world impact through data and AI. Watch the videos below. Matthew Hoelzle | Medical strategy, AI and real-wor…
Jul 2nd • 1 min read
Biases in study design, implementation, and data analysis that distort the appraisal of clinical benefit and ESMO-Magnitude of Clinical Benefit Scale (ESMO-MCBS) scoring
ESMO-MCBS, bias, clinical trial design, clinical trial implementation, clinical trial reporting, clinical trial analysis
The ESMO-MCBS is a tool used for scoring the clinical benefit of cancer medicines as reported in clinical trials, assuming valid research methodologies and quality implementation. The tool's effectiveness is compromised by studies with flawed design, implementation, or data analysis, w…
Apr 20th • 8 mins read
Comparative study on anticancer drug access times between FDA, EMA and the French temporary authorisation for use program over 13 years
Innovation, Expanded access, Early drug access, Cancer, FDA, EMA
Cancer incidence is increasing globally, and while medical innovation significantly impacts patient survival, the drug development process is lengthy, often exceeding 10 years for marketing authorization (MA). France has implemented the ATU (Temporary Authorization for Use) program to facil…
Apr 7th • 12 mins read
Virtual Clinical Trials in Oncology-Overview, Challenges, Policy Considerations, and Future Directions
Virtual, Clinical trials, policy, analytics, telemedicine
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted clinical research, particularly in oncology, by accelerating the adoption of virtual clinical trials. These trials can address challenges such as high costs and participant burdens associated with traditional trials. Virtual Clinical Trials: Utiliz…
Apr 8th • 4 mins read
Does biomarker use in oncology improve clinical trial failure risk? A large-scale analysis
biomarker, clinical trial, failure, analysis, NSCLC, oncology
Data from clinical trials across four oncology indications (breast cancer, NSCLC, melanoma, and colorectal cancer) from 1998 to 2017 were analyzed to assess drug approval likelihood based on biomarker status. Using multi-state Markov models, which describe stochastic processes, the study…
Feb 23rd • 8 mins read
Assessment of Coverage in England of Cancer Drugs Qualifying for US Food and Drug Administration Accelerated Approval
FDA, NHS, accelerated approval, NICE, clinical trial findings
The study evaluates the acceptance and coverage of FDA-accelerated approved cancer drugs by the National Health Service (NHS) in England, focusing on decisions made by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). A total of 93 cancer drug indications received accelerated approval…
Feb 22nd • 10 mins read