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Study Nurse Guide: Conducting a Decentralized Clinical Trial

Posted | November 19, 2024

Decentralized clinical trials (DCTs) are transforming the way we conduct medical research, making participation more accessible, patient-centered, and flexible. In these trials, study procedures are often conducted at the patient’s…

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Going above and beyond for patients: Brittany Haltzman-Cassenti

Posted | April 12, 2024

Brittany Haltzman-Cassenti, our Senior Global Project Manager recently went above and beyond for a young patient. In this article, we share her story. Brittany's Story A 12-year-old patient with a…

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Introducing Primarius Patient

Posted | March 16, 2023

primarius patient is the latest version of our intuitive mobile app. It forms part of our primarius technology ecosystem and puts patients at the heart of mdgroup services, supporting them…

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mdtalk Episode 11: The Future of Clinical Trials: Looking At The Year Ahead

Posted | January 31, 2023

Through the mdtalk podcast and video series, we’re on a mission to highlight the most critical issues impacting clinical research, the patient experience, and the future of healthcare. Listen to…

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Navigator: Providing Logistical Support to a Family and Patient with Danon Disease

Posted | December 14, 2022

Facilitating remarkable patient experiences and removing the burden of site participation. The Challenge A young patient had the opportunity to participate in a clinical study into Danon disease, a rare…

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The human touch is crucial: Odu’s Cancer Story

Posted | December 14, 2021

I’ve always been passionate about prioritising people and their needs. Having worked in the customer service industry prior to mdgroup, it’s become part of my nature. I believe in…

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Meet Dr Arthur Lazarus, mdgroup Medical Director

Posted | October 7, 2021

Dr Arthur Lazarus joined mdgroup as Medical Director in July 2021. After practising as a psychiatrist delivering one-to-one care for 20 years, he became interested in population health care and…

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patient care

Study Nurse Guide: Conducting a Decentralized Clinical Trial

Going above and beyond for patients: Brittany Haltzman-Cassenti

Introducing Primarius Patient

mdtalk Episode 11: The Future of Clinical Trials: Looking At The Year Ahead

Navigator: Providing Logistical Support to a Family and Patient with Danon Disease

The human touch is crucial: Odu’s Cancer Story

Meet Dr Arthur Lazarus, mdgroup Medical Director

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