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Every winter, millions reach for cold and flu products, yet few appreciate the clinical rigor behind those claims of “faster relief” or “reduced cough duration.” Running studies to substantiate these types of claims can be challenging.Unlike chronic or preventive conditions, cold and flu symptoms appear suddenly, usually resolve quickly and vary widely across individuals and seasons.

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Dr. Michelle Griffin

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The digital transformation of the fertility space has brought us everything from period tracking apps to FDA-cleared digital contraceptives. Yet these tools are often grouped together under broad categories that obscure critical differences in their purpose and effectiveness.

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Consumer health is a $6.3 trillion mainstream market with consumers prioritizing solutions that help them feel and look better and live longer. Yet in this crowded, fast-moving space, one principle stands above all others: trust is the foundation of strong consumer health brands.

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Ovarian cancer remains one of the most lethal gynecological cancers, largely because diagnosis often comes too late. Around 70% of cases are detected at an advanced stage, with approximately 300,000 new cases each year.

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Zara Liew

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Ariana Duverge

Trial Lead in Clinical Operations

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In oncology diagnostics, selecting between biobank specimens and prospective clinical trials for assay validation is not merely a methodological choice—it’s a strategic imperative.

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