India's Council of Medical Research is pushing for a renewed emphasis on clinical trials in the country, hoping to reverse a downturn spurred by tightened regulations and safety concerns. The group is requesting government reforms that might make studies faster and easier to get running, pointing out that the country's high rates of infectious disease could benefit from a boost in clinical research. More
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