The increasing reliance on Real World Data (RWD) to generate Real-World Evidence (RWE) is transforming clinical research, regulatory decision-making, and treatment approval pathways. However, the utility of RWD can vary depending on the therapeutic area. While some fields, such as cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, benefit from structured and routinely collected data, other areas such as… Continue reading Real World Data and the Unequal Distribution of Evidence Across Therapeutic Areas
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Challenges in Conducting RWE Research in Lifestyle-Driven Therapeutic Areas
Real-world evidence (RWE) research plays a critical role in understanding disease progression, treatment effectiveness, and patient outcomes outside of controlled clinical trial settings. However, in therapeutic areas where lifestyle and behavioral factors significantly influence disease onset and progression, such as metabolic disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and mental health conditions – RWE studies face unique challenges. A… Continue reading Challenges in Conducting RWE Research in Lifestyle-Driven Therapeutic Areas
To RCT or not to RCT?
While interventional, randomized double blind placebo-controlled studies are the gold standard used to assess efficacy of interventions [1], answering other scientific questions does not necessarily require an active intervention. My point is not to dis experimental studies in any way, as experimental studies are considered to be more reliable than observational studies because the process… Continue reading To RCT or not to RCT?
Exploring RWD Beyond Healthcare: Driving Innovation Across Industries
In recent years, the use of real-world data (RWD) has become an important aspect of decision-making in healthcare and clinical research, transforming how clinical and medical evidence is generated. However, the potential of RWD extends far beyond the field of medicine. Across diverse sectors—from transportation to retail, agriculture to entertainment—organizations collect data generated from everyday… Continue reading Exploring RWD Beyond Healthcare: Driving Innovation Across Industries
HealthData@EU: Cross-Border Healthcare Data Sharing in Europe
With the evolving data-driven innovation, the ability to securely share health information across borders has become important for advancing medical research, improving patient care, and supporting public health initiatives. The European Union has taken a significant step forward with HealthData@EU, an innovative initiative aimed at creating a unified framework for cross-border healthcare data sharing. … Continue reading HealthData@EU: Cross-Border Healthcare Data Sharing in Europe