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Our co-founder Maya is an outstanding speaker, but also a great writer. In this article, she is sharing some insights on clinical trials as well as her own experience on using new treatments. \u00a0Maya has worked within the clinical research industry for almost 10 years now. She has delivered training and software solutions for organizations like Takeda<\/a>, Roche<\/a>, Ministries of Health, the United Nations<\/a> etc.<\/p>\n

Today her inspiration and efforts are powered by and focused on FindMeCure – the Google of clinical trials.<\/p><\/blockquote>\nFind Your Trial<\/a>\n

In\u00a0<\/span>every industry, there are series of myths that lay in our minds and prevent us from taking all the advantages that a certain area can give us. With this article, we are sharing 5 myths from the drug development industry that can broaden your perspective and help you make more informed decisions in the future.<\/p>\n

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1.<\/strong>\u00a0Drug development focuses only on chemical formulas for medicines \u2014 FALSE<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When we speak about the drug making industry we imagine only the actual drugs or otherwise said the pills we are usually buying from a pharmacy. The healthcare sector needs different approaches to treat people and so the drug development actually includes a lot of research not only on chemical formulas but also on medical devices and treatment procedures.<\/p>\n

When I first started reading about clinical trials and using them as an alternative way to find a cure for my sister, who had bulimia,\u00a0I was shocked to find out that among the many drugs tested for eating disorders, there was one clinical trial, organized by an Israeli pharma company, which used Yoga for treatment.<\/p>\n