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As humans, the unconscious act of making assumptions is inherent in our DNA. These mental shortcuts are deep wired into our brains as a way of quickly making sense of the world around us. And yet, throughout history, great thinkers … Read More

The perfectionists among us might outwardly disagree, but, in truth, even they would secretly admit that it is not possible to live a life free from mistakes. We are complex beings living and working in complex environments and, therefore, we … Read More

Clinical trials rely on accurate data. But what if one of the most important variables whether a patient actually takes the medication is based on guesswork? Traditional methods like pill counts, diaries, or verbal confirmation have long been the standard, … Read More

Imagine spending years developing a promising new treatment, only to have its potential clouded by something as simple (and as overlooked) as whether or not people actually took their pills. This isn’t just a small glitch in the process. In … Read More

You’ll often hear the terms “adherence” and “compliance” used as if they mean the same thing. But in healthcare and clinical research, they carry very different meanings. Understanding that difference can change the way we work with patients, design better … Read More

Medication adherence is an element of successful clinical research. It refers to the degree to which a patient follows a prescribed medication regimen including when and how often the medication is taken, and whether it is discontinued prematurely. In clinical … Read More