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NEW! Issues in Research Management: Protocol Challenges in the Era of Complexity Learn about site/sponsor responsibilities and effective strategies to manage protocol amendments.	NEW! The Pulse on Recruitment—Recruiting patients on TV and radio Learn effective tips and strategies to draw the most response out of your television and radio recruitment campaigns.
Top pharmaceutical companies balance profits with pipelines Learn how some of the top pharma companies are keeping the discovery pipeline flowing while balancing their R&D investment with profits earned.	Another Wave of U.S. Site Acquisition Imminent SMOs have faded steadily in the U.S. since this trend piqued in the late 90s, yet they continue to flourish worldwide. CenterWatch explores whether or not there's still a U.S. market for these companies.
Pressure Mounts for Patient Access to Investigational Drugs Read more about how pharmaceutical companies are finding themselves under increasing pressure to allow use of their investigational drugs before they are approved by the FDA and the ensuing debate.	Pessimism and Instability Defining the Clinical Research Workforce Learn more about the current state of the clinical research workforce and how a perceived lack of advancement is spurring a more transient industry according to a recent CenterWatch survey.
How Advocacy Groups Are Using the Internet to Target Patients for Disease-specific Recruitment Learn how these groups have taken matters into their own hands by putting the patient in the driver’s seat to help bolster recruitment.	Spike in Warning Letters Sends Tremors Through Industry Find out how and why regulatory agencies have stepped up enforcement efforts and what this means for sponsors, CROs and sites.
Sites Cope with Rising Protocol Complexity Investigative sites are feeling the burden and cost of complex protocols. Find out how sites and sponsors are tackling this growing problem.	Moving Toward a Patient-Centered Clinical Trial Model Clinical research is shifting toward greater patient engagement. Learn more about this new trend and its impact on the industry.
Leveraging Online Resources to Increase Patient Recruitment Rates More patients are turning to the Internet for health information than ever before. Learn how to access this critical population.	Sizing Up the Clinical Research Market Get a closer look at spending in the clinical research and clinical trial grants markets, which have increased 8% and nearly 10% respectively since 2000.
The Pulse on Recruitment Get effective strategies and real-life tips for successful patient recruitment, including how to: recruit during the "slow" season and choose the best pediatric recruitment method.