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				<title>lsmallsfox@msm.edu replied to the topic  &#034;Clinical Trials for Today&#039;s Vaccine&#034; -</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jul 2022 21:05:52 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is a great topic. In minority communities, there is a lack of trust when it comes to being involved in a clinical trial. This stems from historical misconduct, as we saw in the Tuskegee Experiment. No one wants to&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/clinical-research-basics/clinical-trials-for-todays-vaccine/paged/2/#post-15457" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>lsmallsfox@msm.edu replied to the topic  &#034;Double Blind Vs Single blind Study&#034; -</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jul 2022 20:47:19 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A double-blind study method can minimize the potential effects of research bias when collecting data. If a researcher isn’t careful, emotion can cause poor decision-making, which can cause biased results also. This issue often occurs when experimenters intentionally or non-intentionally&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/clinical-research-basics/double-blind-vs-single-blind-study/paged/6/#post-15456" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>lsmallsfox@msm.edu replied to the topic  &#034;Advertising&#034; -</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jul 2022 21:13:55 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Radio and TV may be considered “old fashion” to market a product, but these avenues are still very effective marketing. The way a company advertises their product is getting more creative, and they are being very strategic in delivering a&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/marketing-and-sales/advertising/paged/4/#post-15404" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>lsmallsfox@msm.edu replied to the topic  &#034;Accepting job based on company.&#034; -</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jul 2022 20:39:51 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href='https://medicaldevicecourses.com/members/tvkp4817/' rel="nofollow ugc">@tvkp4817</a> I am in agreeance with you. I look for the overall culture of the company and how the core values align with my values. It hasn’t always been that way for me, though. Knowing what I want from a&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/business-101/accepting-job-based-on-company/paged/7/#post-15403" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>lsmallsfox@msm.edu replied to the topic  &#034;Accepting job based on company.&#034; -</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jul 2022 20:26:57 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I never really paid attention when considering employment, what type of company I was applying to, whether it’s a corporation, LLC, etc. I do note if it’s a small, mid-size, or large company, and I want to know how long&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/business-101/accepting-job-based-on-company/paged/6/#post-15402" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>lsmallsfox@msm.edu replied to the topic  &#034;FDA rules too strict?&#034; -</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jul 2022 20:20:21 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href='https://medicaldevicecourses.com/members/jordankayal/' rel="nofollow ugc">@jordankayal</a> It&#8217;s very interesting you brought this up. It&#8217;s the FDA&#8217;s job to review, approve, and regulate pharmaceutical drugs, medical devices, and medical products. The overall goal is to make sure a product is safe for use. One would question&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/regulatory-basics-for-medical-devices/fda-rules-too-strict/paged/6/#post-15356" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>lsmallsfox@msm.edu replied to the topic  &#034;Your Ideas about Improving Quality Control&#034; -</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jul 2022 19:33:12 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href='https://medicaldevicecourses.com/members/wmckennedymsm-edu/' rel="nofollow ugc">@wmckennedymsm-edu</a> I do agree quality control is very crucial. It&#8217;s the last defense and checks to ensure the product is ready for market. One would think that after investing so much in the development and manufacturing of a product, a&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/quality-control-and-quality-assurance/your-ideas-about-improving-quality-control/paged/4/#post-15352" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>lsmallsfox@msm.edu replied to the topic  &#034;A day in the life working in QA/QC&#034; -</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jul 2022 19:05:07 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Quality control of manufacturing a product is super important. I worked in various industries, from tires to cell phone accessories, and finished goods ready for market is the end goal. Quality control is a big part of ensuring products are&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/quality-control-and-quality-assurance/a-day-in-the-life-working-in-qa-qc/#post-15351" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>lsmallsfox@msm.edu replied to the topic  &#034;Funding in Academia Vs Industry&#034; -</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 09 Jul 2022 19:50:37 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href='https://medicaldevicecourses.com/members/ljatta/' rel="nofollow ugc">@ljatta</a> In academia, there is an abundance of projects one can choose from. I agree that not finishing a project would lead to some repercussions and a lack of confidence, but realistically, not all projects will succeed. I would think&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/pre-clinical-device-development/finding-in-academia-vs-industry/#post-15303" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>lsmallsfox@msm.edu liked forum post  &#034;Funding in Academia Vs Industry&#034; -</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 09 Jul 2022 19:50:25 -0400</pubDate>

				
				
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				<title>lsmallsfox@msm.edu replied to the topic  &#034;Cutting Corners in Research&#034; -</title>
				<link>https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/26119/</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 09 Jul 2022 19:25:45 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href='https://medicaldevicecourses.com/members/zandrews/' rel="nofollow ugc">@zandrews</a> You made a very interesting point. Cutting corners doesn&#8217;t always have to equate to a negative connotation. Working efficiently is key to getting a project to the finish line. Efficiency eliminates waste and saves money and time. To be&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/pre-clinical-device-development/cutting-corners-in-research/paged/2/#post-15300" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>lsmallsfox@msm.edu liked forum post  &#034;Cutting Corners in Research&#034; -</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 09 Jul 2022 18:49:01 -0400</pubDate>

				
				
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				<title>lsmallsfox@msm.edu liked forum post  &#034;The Advantages and Disadvantages of Being Overqualified&#034; -</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2022 07:13:50 -0400</pubDate>

				
				
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				<title>lsmallsfox@msm.edu replied to the topic  &#034;The Advantages and Disadvantages of Being Overqualified&#034; -</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2022 07:13:27 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href='https://medicaldevicecourses.com/members/ljatta/' rel="nofollow ugc">@ljatta</a> I have accepted a job I was overqualified for. A couple of years ago, I worked for a midsize company as a project manager, and they decided to let some of us go because of the pandemic. After a&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/introduction-to-medical-device-development/the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-being-overqualified/paged/2/#post-15228" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>lsmallsfox@msm.edu replied to the topic  &#034;Changing Careers&#034; -</title>
				<link>https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/26028/</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2022 05:53:45 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Over the past fifteen years, I have held the positions of project manager and transportation analyst. Currently, I am a project coordinator for a company called MSI, which I service Home Depot for all locations throughout the U.S. I always&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/introduction-to-medical-device-development/changing-careers/#post-15226" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>lsmallsfox@msm.edu replied to the topic  &#034;Exceeding the budget&#034; -</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2022 05:05:39 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href='https://medicaldevicecourses.com/members/justinmb/' rel="nofollow ugc">@justinmb</a>, you brought up a great point about proper planning. Risk management is a part of the planning. Anything can blow a budget, from not hitting dates to obtaining material. It is my experience also in project management, you have&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/intro-to-project-management/exceeding-the-budget/#post-15225" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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