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Pneumonia is an infection of the respiratory system, resulting in inflammation of the alveoli, or air sacs, within your lungs. This causes symptoms like coughing, breathing problems, fatigue, a fever and more. Here at Simbec-Orion, we bring five decades of clinical research expertise, focused on rare diseases and oncology. What is Pneumonia? As a respiratory illness, […]

Interstitial Lung Disease, otherwise known as ILD, is a grouping of rare lung conditions that currently have no known cure. With this in mind, clinical trials play a pivotal role in advancing knowledge and discovering more effective treatments.At Simbec-Orion, we bring nearly 50 years of experience as a Clinical Research Organisation focused on oncology and […]

Phase I and Phase II clinical trials are the first stage of testing a new medical treatment, drug, or device in human subjects. The purpose of these early-stage trials is primarily to assess the safety, tolerability, and potential side effects of a new treatment. You may also be interested in exploring early-phase oncology trials or […]

COPD has life-changing effects on millions of people worldwide, making it difficult to perform regular daily activities due to difficulty breathing. Despite existing treatments, COPD has debilitating consequences on everyday life and there is currently no cure.  Here at Simbec-Orion, we are a specialist CRO company, helping manage clinical trials and drug development for many […]

Severe asthma is a chronic condition that can have serious health impacts. Though it affects only 5-10% of asthma patients, this small group accounts for nearly 50% of asthma-related healthcare costs. Improving diagnosis and management could significantly enhance their quality of life while reducing overall healthcare expenses. Over the past few decades, research has shown […]

Clinical trials play a key role in advancing treatments for respiratory disease such as pulmonary fibrosis. They are an important step for transforming the lives of those affected by creating new treatments to ease symptoms. Specifically, as this disease does not yet have a cure.  Simbec Orion has 50 years of experience managing clinical trials, […]