When observational retrospective research began to be used more systematically more than twenty years ago, the real-world data (RWD) landscape was relatively simpler. Not necessarily easier, but simpler. A limited number of large administrative and clinical databases dominated the field. Claims databases, national registries and a handful of electronic medical record (EMR) sources were directing… Continue reading The Expanding Role of Epidemiology in Modern Real-World Data Research
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Fragmented Foundations: Why GEP Needs Global Standards Now
1. BackgroundEpidemiology studies the causes and consequences of morbidity and mortality across geographical boundaries, with emphasis on equitable disease control and health promotion in low-income and middle-income countries [1]. During the past decade, research integrity and research fairness have gained considerable momentum as they have direct implications for global health epidemiology [1]. Research integrity has emerged… Continue reading Fragmented Foundations: Why GEP Needs Global Standards Now