Insights and practical guides

Clinical research, oncology and medical technology—made clear

Source-linked analysis for patients, research teams, sponsors, health-tech companies and professional audiences.

Patients · Practical guide

How to find a clinical trial: a safe, step-by-step search

How to use ClinicalTrials.gov, review locations and eligibility criteria, verify Russian records and contact a research site.

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Clinical research · Explainer

Interventional and observational studies: what a registry record means

A plain-language guide to study types, phases, statuses, interventions, eligibility and locations in ClinicalTrials.gov.

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MIKA.help · Patient navigation

How MIKA approaches clinical-trial navigation

A transparent account of registry discovery, criteria review, Russian verification and direct site confirmation in the MIKA workflow.

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Oncology · Clinical research

Clinical trials in oncology: why they matter and what participation involves

What oncology trials investigate, how screening and informed consent work, and why participation is always voluntary.

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Sponsors & CROs · Site operations

How a modern oncology clinical-research team works

A practical framework for evidence-based feasibility, role allocation, recruitment, training, quality by design and sponsor communication.

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Medical AI · Responsible adoption

Artificial intelligence in medicine: useful support, real limits

Where AI can support medicine and research, why human oversight and data governance matter, and which claims should be avoided.

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Health-tech · Product development

From a medical idea to a usable product

A product-development route from clinical problem and intended use to evidence, pilot implementation and responsible scale-up.

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Geriatrics · Healthy longevity

Healthy longevity: function, resilience and person-centred care

Why healthy ageing focuses on functional ability, comprehensive assessment and meaningful goals rather than a single longevity metric.

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GxP · Quality standards

GCP, GLP and GMP: three standards, three different questions

A practical comparison of Good Clinical Practice, Good Laboratory Practice and Good Manufacturing Practice across the medical-product lifecycle.

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Preclinical development · GLP

Preclinical drug development: preparing a scientific hypothesis for clinical research

Pharmacology, ADME and pharmacokinetics, toxicology, GLP, CMC and the evidence needed before first studies involving people.

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Patients · Safe data sharing

How to prepare medical records for a digital service

A practical guide to selecting relevant medical records, preparing an oncology record set and reducing direct identifiers before digital sharing.

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