Colorectal Cancer Facts & Figures 2017-2019

October 2, 2017

Cancer is a disease characterized by the unchecked division and survival of abnormal cells. When this type of abnormal growth occurs in the colon or rectum, it is called colorectal cancer (CRC). The colon and rectum (colorectum), which combined are referred to as the large intestine, are the final part of the gastrointestinal (GI) system, which processes food for energy and rids the body of solid waste (fecal matter or stool).

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THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE

whitePaper | April 7, 2022

The global healthcare industry is facing a seemingly insurmountable number of challenges – from aging populations and staff shortages to rising costs

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The future of healthcare in 2030 and beyond

whitePaper | January 14, 2023

Digital transformation and innovation technologies have affected many industries in profound ways and have also impacted the healthcare industry.

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Reimagining healthcare IT for the next decade

whitePaper | March 2, 2020

In the decade since the HITECH Act was passed, first-generation electronic health record systems provided a foundation for innovations such as electronic prescribing, clinical decision support and predictive analytics. While usability and productivity issues with EHRs have been well documented, there are significant untapped opportunities to optimize the EHR and health IT. In this whitepaper, PatientKeeper outlines a vision for the future of health IT through the next decade, which includes New data-driven approaches that leverage the clinical information being captured by the EHR to improve patient outcomes and reduce physician burnout, Optimized communication between physicians, nurses and ancillary staff to produce better patient outcomes as efficiencies improve, Better interoperability to improve care coordination and inspire opportunities for ideas like telemedicine to alleviate physician shortages

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Empowering people to live a healthier day

whitePaper | July 1, 2022

Too often health is something we try not to think about. We avoid talking about it. We put it off for another day, a better time. Then, something unexpected happens: an illness, an unfortunate incident, or even, as we’ve seen these last two and a half years, a pandemic.

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The value of diverse patient representation and engagementin cancer treatment

whitePaper | June 21, 2022

To improve outcomes for cancer patients and take advantage of the groundbreaking scientific and technological progress made in oncology prevention, diagnosis, therapy, and care over recent years, it is of crucial importance to ensure all patients with cancer have a role and an ongoing dialogue with the healthcare team.

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2022 HOSPITAL VISION STUDY

whitePaper | August 11, 2022

The global healthcare industry is facing a seemingly insurmountable number of challenges from aging populations and staff shortages to rising costs that are placing enormous pressure on institutions, doctors, workers, patients and communities.

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Parexel supports the development of innovative new medicines to improve the health of patients. We provide services to help life sciences and biopharmaceutical clients everywhere transform scientific discoveries into new treatments. From decentralized clinical trials to regulatory consulting services to leveraging real world insights, our therapeutic, technical, and functional ability is underpinned by a deep conviction in what we do. Parexel was named “Best Contract Research Organization” in December 2020 by an independent panel for Informa Pharma Intelligence.

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