Priya Kumar

Image Credit:Freepik What is Perimenopause? Perimenopause also referred to as menopausal transition is a phase in a woman's life marked by changes in the functioning of the ovaries. During this transition, your ovaries produce less hormones. As a result, your menstrual cycle becomes irregular and unpredictable. Perimenopause is a normal progression towards end of reproductive years for a woman. What hormonal changes occur during perimenopause? During your menstrual cycle, a balance between...

Image Credit: Freepik What is Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)? NIPT is a technique that relies on the analysis of cell-free fetal DNA (cff DNA) extracted from the blood of a pregnant mother. NIPT results offer valuable information about the genetic makeup of the unborn child. This technique has revolutionized the field of maternal and fetal medicine eliminating the risk of miscarriage associated with invasive procedures such as amniocentesis, chronic villus sampling, and umbilical cord...

Image by Freepik Real world evidence (RWE) is transforming the current healthcare landscape. By the use of robust data analytics tools, data collected through routine clinical practice is converted into RWE. The insights and evidence generated are valuable in guiding healthcare decision making for better patient outcomes. What is Real World Data? Real World Data (RWD) is all patient data collected in everyday clinical practice through a variety of sources. The U.S. Food and Drug...