Popular Guest Blogs of 2013

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Here are some of your favorite guest blog posts from 2013!

Rallying the Public to Support Lupus Education and ResearchSandra C. Raymond, President and CEO of the Lupus Foundation of America, discusses her organization’s Help Us Solve the Cruel Mystery™ National Tour. The tour’s goal is to raise much-needed lupus awareness among Members of Congress and the general public.

Disruption is Here, It’s All About How You RespondTechnology is causing disruptive innovation around the world, and pharmaceuticals are no exception. In this post, healthcare intelligence expert Marco Smit describes what factors are likely to disrupt pharmaceuticals and how these changes can be harnessed for the benefit of innovator companies.

Leading the Way in R&D InnovationOur own Dr. Jan Lundberg describes how modern business models are driving innovation at Lilly, especially when it comes to supporting research and development of important new medicines.

AADE on Essential Role of Diabetes EducatorJames Specker of AADE discusses how current regulations impact ways healthcare professionals can qualify as diabetes educators. The post highlights how state licensure initiatives could formalize and improve diabetes education – and patient care - across the country.

Advancing New Therapies: JDRF's Collaborative ApproachIn this post, David Wheadon, M.D., highlights how collaboration between innovator companies and the FDA can help streamline patient access to the latest medical technologies, including JDF’s artificial pancreas.

Making a Difference in Children's Health: School Nurses Leading the WayMembers of the National Association of School Nurses describe the important role school nurses play in helping children stay happy and healthy when faced with complicated medical conditions.