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
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Medication adherence VS compliance: what’s the difference and why it matters
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
What is medication adherence and why does it matter in clinical trials?
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
A hammer doesn’t build a house. People do.
Back in 1981 Zanussi, the Italian manufacturer of home appliances, launched one of the most iconic marketing slogans ever – ‘The appliance of science’. Aiming to convey the message that Zanussi appliances were built with a high level of engineering … Read More
New trial protocol guidance: Updated in SPIRIT but falling short on adherence
In the early stages of drug development, as the promise surrounding a new therapy builds, there is a palpable sense of the stakes being raised. And when encouraging findings lead to progress on the clinical trial pathway, those stakes are … Read More
Taming the black dog: Managing the challenge of poor adherence among patients with depression
Understanding Depression and Its Impact They might not always be easily identifiable, but millions of people across the globe are living with the debilitating symptoms of depression. This common mental disorder is thought to affect around 5% of the world’s … Read More
AARDEX Group and Compliance Meds Technologies sign collaboration agreement
AARDEX Group, the global leader in medication adherence solutions, has today announced a collaboration agreement with Compliance Meds Technologies (CMT), a mobile-health technology solutions provider. AARDEX MEMS® Adherence Software with Compliance Meds Technologies CleverCap® In this cooperation, the partners will … Read More
Innovative Approaches to Enhance and Measure Medication Adherence in Chronic Disease Management
Medication adherence is a vital component in managing chronic diseases effectively. However, it remains a significant challenge, with non-adherence rates reaching up to 50% among patients. This lack of adherence results in poor health outcomes and increased burdens on healthcare … Read More
Examining the Role of Data Science in Understanding Patient Behaviors.
Our latest article in Applied Clinical Trials Online discusses the Role of Data Science and Understanding Patient Behavior. … Read More
AARDEX and Schreiner MediPharm reinforce their collaboration to Enhance Medication Adherence Management
AARDEX Group and Pill Connect Ltd Partner to Empower Patient Adherence … Read More