Day: October 11, 2018

A review of doctor’s habits for relying on diagnostic tests without fully understanding them shows that doctors increasing use results of diagnostic tests incorrectly. Diagnostic tests are over-prescribed and highly trusted, without appreciating the probabilistic nature of diagnostic tests. If well-trained professionals can be misled by the results of the diagnostic tests, one can argue … Read more

In industry-funded clinical trials run by academics, the industry participants play an important role in the design, conduct and reporting of the trials, a fact appreciated by more than 90% of the academic collaborators. In a survey published last week, researchers reviewed critical decision processes regarding Phase III and IV clinical trials lead by academic … Read more