Day: August 3, 2023

Developing new drugs is an expensive and time-consuming venture. One would expect developers to conduct extensive due diligence before investing resources into developing a new drug. What if their due diligence is influenced by non-scientific factors such as herd instinct and fear of missing an opportunity? Can multiple independent developers make a common mistake? What … Read more

In the realm of clinical research ethics, the concept of dual-role consent has long been a subject of debate. Dual-role consent occurs when physician-investigators seek consent for research participation from patients whom they already treat. While it has raised concerns, this practice is quite common in clinical research, e.g., clinical oncology research, where studies are … Read more