Category Archives: FDA

Cardiac Safety in Obesity Drugs – FDA Advisory Committee

Written by: Dr. Robert Kleiman, Chief Medical Officer & Vice President, Global Cardiology Obesity is one of the nation’s largest health problems and has grown into a major epidemic.  Over the past 20 years, obesity rates in the US have continued … Continue reading

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Evaluation of the effect on Cardiac Repolarization (QTc Interval) of Cytotoxic Oncologic Drugs

Information Provided by Dr. Robert Kleiman, Chief Medical Officer & Vice President, Global Cardiology During the development of oncologic agents, there are many cardiovascular toxicities to consider.  Oncologic agents may produce direct cardiac contractile depression, myocardial ischemia, alterations in blood pressure, myocarditis, cardiac tamponade, … Continue reading

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ePRO Seminar Series: Bringing Scientific Experts Direct to Your Location.

We are pleased to announce an upcoming seminar series for ePRO beginning this September! The collection of patient self-reported data is becoming increasingly important and, in some cases, a regulatory requirement in the assessment of safety and efficacy, and to … Continue reading

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Spirometry Basics and Centralization

Approximately 15% of the world‘s population suffer from Respiratory diseases such as Asthma, COPD or others.  Most Respiratory Diseases are classified as either obstructive, which are an inflammatory condition of the airway, or restrictive, which are characterized by reduced total lung … Continue reading

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The Diabetes Pandemic: Responding to FDA Guidance on Cardiovascular Risk in Type 2 Diabetes Treatment with Cardiologist, Dr. Robert Kleiman.

Welcome back!  This information has been provided by board-certified cardiologist, Dr. Robert Kleiman. Each of you reading today most likely knows someone who is personally affected by Diabetes, as Diabetes is increasing at a disturbing rate in the US, Europe and … Continue reading

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