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Real-world data and real-world evidence come up constantly in conversations about product validation, clinical studies, and regulatory strategy. They sound similar, and they are closely related, but they are not interchangeable. Understanding the difference matters if you are deciding how to support a product claim, design a study, or communicate credibility to regulators, partners, or consumers. This article explains what each term means, how they connect, and when brands ac
If you are developing a medical device, you will eventually face the same question most teams do. How do you generate credible clinical evidence without slowing down development or overloading your internal team? A medical device CRO can help bridge that gap. This article explains what a medical device CRO is, what they actually do, and how to decide if working with one makes sense for your product and stage. A medical device CRO is a contract research organization that desi
Participant dropouts are one of the most common and costly challenges in clinical trials. When participants leave a study early, timelines slip, data quality suffers, and results can become harder to interpret. Dropouts in clinical trials happen when participants discontinue a study before completion, often due to burden, confusion, lack of engagement, or unmet expectations. You can reduce dropouts by designing participant-friendly protocols, setting clear expectations, maint
