Data Discern Bridges

FACT FRIDAY: Clinical Trial Representation and Clinical Setting Representation As we continue our Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy research project, a fascinating article about differences between key clinical trials and post-approval clinical settings caught our attention. We are aware of clinical trial diversity efforts and the need for expanded representation. This was a great case study of how they compared in certain key features: - disease progression when starting treatment - race or ethnicity of participants #Duchenne #raredisease #raregiving #clinicaltrials #healthcare #patients #datadrivendecisions

FACT FRIDAY: Avoiding burnout at work requires expectations, perceptions, and results align. In a recent survey, burnout among US employees was studied. Results showed burnout is worsening, not improving. - 51% of US employees feel “used up” at the end of the workday - 44% of U.S. employees feel burned out at work - 45% feel “emotionally drained” from their work What can employers do? ✅ Create a culture of engagement: foster authenticity by allowing honest conversations about expectations and delivery ✅ Create a culture of recognition: regular, specific recognition clarifies any misunderstandings about an employee's value ✅ Create a culture of belonging: foster belonging to improve employee retention and reduce job searching What can employees do? 🛫 Find ways to limit your demands: Be willing to ask for help and seek other solutions 🛫 Prioritize wellness and balanced needs: some common recommendations are regular exercise, healthy eating, and attention to mental health 🛫 Reframe your perceptions: start by giving yourself some credit, then reframe what you think is being observed into realistic expectations Source: Society of Human Resource Management's Employee Mental Health in 2024 Research Series #burnout #strategy #datadrivendecisions #healthcare #wellness #mentalhealth

Nearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's Disease...that is over 17.5 million family members also affected. Advances are being made. Perhaps one of the most exciting is the possibility of using drugs already created, not waiting for a new therapy. As a company employing Alzheimer's caregivers, this is beyond exciting! Why an already approved drug is so exciting? Yesterday, Monika J. Dziuba reminded us that 90% of clinical drug developments have failed during clinical phase I, II, and III clinical studies and drug approval due to four possible reasons: - lack of clinical efficacy, - unmanageable toxicity, - poor drug-like properties, and - lack of commercial needs and poor strategic planning. The hope is that an already approved drug testing a new indication meets these hurdles, but we will be watching with great expectations for future news. Thank you for caring Novo Nordisk! #healthcare #clinicalresearch #datadrivendecisions #alzheimers #hope

WEDNESDAY WIT: The True Price of Focus Chronic stress increases the risk of burnout, employee turnover, poor job performance, and mental health challenges. Focusing you and your team on what matters restores some balance to the work-life equation. One way to reduce chronic stress is by removing unnecessary tasks. As a fractional consultant, this is our favorite place - to remove tasks unnecessary for your team. We bring the focus for those tasks, so your team can focus elsewhere. Contact us today to learn more. #datadrivendecisions #healthcare #patients #wellness #collaboration

MONDAY MANTRA: Making an impact starts with choosing to care. When you choose to care, you choose to risk. When you choose to risk, you dare to create change. At Data Discern Bridges, we have chosen to care about healthcare - clinics, patients, and pharmaceutical/biotech companies - who are trying to bring new awareness, options, and social impact. Message us to learn how we can support you and your teams. #healthcare #patientadvocacy #patients #pharma #clinicalresearch #raredisease #datadrivendecisions

Ask Empowering Questions The power of asking empowering questions is that it directs our time, resources, and energy toward our purpose and goals. This applies to business and life. If we know what we NEED to achieve, what one thing can we DO TODAY to start getting there? The answer in business could be networking, brainstorming, outsourcing, or much more. #datadrivendecisions #strategy #wellness #goals

MONDAY MANTRA: "Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection." Life is a journey. Every Monday is the start of a new mini-chapter to learn, grow, and thrive. Happy Monday to our network! #healthcare #hope #patients #wellness #mentalhealth

FACT FRIDAY: Mental Health and Duchenne Manifesting Carriers 💼 For this Friday, we analyzed some real-world research available regarding Duchenne Manifesting/Symptomatic Carriers a largely uncharacterized population. Though the research is preliminary, it shows there are multiple clinical markers, skeletal and psychosocial, to be considered. #datadrivendecisions #mentalhealth #MentalHealthAwarenessDay #wellness #raredisease #rise4rare

We at Data Discern Bridges join our voices for Mental Health Awareness Day! Mental health and intentionally pursuing mental wellness affects everyone. During times of trials, our humanity is marked by the arms of compassion. The increased frequency of mental health struggles and societal conversations reflect the huge need for removing stigma and embracing support. #MentalHealthAwarenessDay #wellness #hope #healthcare #patients #mentalhealth

Thank you, Otsuka! We join with you in recognizing that mental health is a multifaceted issue, requiring committed collaborations. #wellness #mentalhealth #hope #healthcare #patients