A network meta-analysis (NMA), a method for comparing multiple therapies within a single analysis, uses direct and indirect evidence within a network of randomized controlled studies. An NMA is a type of meta-analysis, which itself is a research technique used to statistically analyze the findings of independent studies. An NMA is thus a meta-analysis comparing…
FAQ: What are pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics?
Drug formulation involves balancing the body’s ability to use and then eliminate the drug candidate. The field of pharmacology is dedicated to this balancing act, studying how a drug candidate influences biological systems and the body’s reaction to that compound. This task involves the study of pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD). Pharmacokinetics is the study…