Why Clinical Trials Matter

August 28, 2017 In #AusCT, Clinical Trial Awareness, Clinical Trials, paediatric, pediatric, Public Perceptions By Janelle Bowden

#AusCT 1Sep17: Clinical Trials With Children and Young People

We all tend to think that the medicines we get prescribed to us have been tested in a way that means they are likely to work for us. As adults, if a medicine is being used for the purpose it was approved, then that is...

June 25, 2017 In #AusCT, Clinical Trials, cybersecurity By Janelle Bowden

#AusCT 7Jul17: Cybersecurity and Clinical Trials

Cybersecurity is becoming a big deal. With the recent ransomware attack catching healthcare and medical device providers out, shutting down services and some medical equipment, it seems a reasonable time to explore what the issues might be for clinical trials, both from a patient and sponsor/service...

May 20, 2017 In #PtExp, Clinical Trial Awareness, Clinical Trials, Guest Post, International Clinical Trials Day By Janelle Bowden

Why Clinical Trials Matter to a Mum of Children with a Rare Disease

Today, May 20, is international clinical trials day - a time to celebrate all the stakeholders who oversee, fund, conduct, support and participate in clinical trials and create awareness about why clinical trials matter. [caption id="attachment_303" align="alignleft" width="220"] Photo by Ryan Clark - Clark Imagery (www.clarkimagery.com.au)[/caption] Just last...

May 19, 2017 In Clinical Trial Awareness, Clinical Trials, International Clinical Trials Day, Public Perceptions, Uncategorized By Janelle Bowden

Using the James Lind scurvy trial to debunk 5 clinical trial myths

May 20 is International Clinical Trials Day. It celebrates the first recognised controlled clinical trial of modern times, where James Lind investigated potential cures of scurvy, and discovered the role of citrus fruits in curing it. It’s a useful trial to celebrate, not just because it...

May 1, 2017 In #AusCT, #PtExp, Clinical Trial Awareness, Clinical Trials, International Clinical Trials Day, Public Perceptions By Janelle Bowden

#AusCT 5May17: Involving the Public in Clinical Trials

With last week being patients experience week and May being the month for raising awareness of clinical trials globally (peaking for International Clinical Trials Day 20 May), the May #AusCT chat is a perfect opportunity to talk about the many ways in which the public can be...

April 25, 2017 In #AusCT, #PtExp, Clinical Trial Awareness, Clinical Trials, Public Perceptions By Janelle Bowden

Patient Experience Week: Let’s talk about the #PtExp in clinical trials

This week is Patient Experience week. It is an annual event, that was started by and inspired by members of the Beryl Institute community to celebrate healthcare staff impacting patient experience everyday. It's message is spreading globally, and for good reason. It just makes sense for healthcare...

March 29, 2017 In #AusCT, Clinical Trials, Public Perceptions, Uncategorized By Janelle Bowden

#AusCT 7Apr17: Clinical Trial Participants & Incentives, Rewards, Compensation. What Is OK ?

In the wrap up of the last #AusCT chat, I suggested this chat would focus on Incentives and Conflicts of Interest in clinical trials. As I started to prepare for it however, I decided it was more than we could cover in an hour and...

February 23, 2017 In #AusCT, Clinical Trials By Janelle Bowden

#AusCT Twitterchat 3Mar17: The Ethical Challenges in Clinical Trials

Healthcare is changing rapidly as new discoveries about disease and disease processes, diagnosis and treatments are made. The Clinical trials landscape is also changing rapidly with the rise of new technologies and a global commitment to drive improved efficiency, reduce cost and increase the speed...

January 31, 2017 In #AusCT, Clinical Trial Awareness, Clinical Trials, Uncategorized By Janelle Bowden

Why, What, When, Who, How to Inform the Public About Clinical Trials: #AusCT chat 3Feb17

The past weekend I was reminded of how clinical trials can help change lives. I was lucky enough to get away with my family for a long weekend break by the seaside. One evening, as my husband was cooking our dinner on a BBQ beside...

November 10, 2016 In #AusCT, Clinical Trial Awareness, Clinical Trials, Public Perceptions, Using Twitter By Janelle Bowden

Let’s Talk About Clinical Trials: The #AusCT Tweetchat

Make no mistake. I am passionate about the value of clinical trials for the individuals that participate, for researchers and industry hoping to develop better therapeutic options, for clinicians seeking evidence for what works, and for the community in general seeking treatment and cure for...