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Why Volunteers Are Critical to the Development of New Drugs

September 14th, 2009 at 7:47 pm |

In the scope of medical advancement, perhaps no more valuable asset exists in the field of scientific endeavors than those of volunteer subjects in the development of new drugs. The detection and retention of qualified volunteer participants is so very critical in the assessment and implementation of pharmaceuticals and treatment courses that without them, medical progress in patient options would be at a literal standstill. The industry that thrives within the scientific community in drug development would shrink instantaneously without volunteerism, as funding available for the salaries of researchers and laboratory equipment would instead be diverted to the compensation of paid subjects. [... more]

- Bin Du

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