Articles by Julio G. Martinez-Clark

1. Will Argentina Be The Next Medtech Clinical Trial Destination In Latin America? 4/10/2024

   With a population surpassing 44 million, Argentina presents a compelling proposition for medtech clinical trials, bolstered by its robust healthcare system, modern facilities, and experienced medical professionals.

2. Colombia: A Strategic Choice For Medtech Clinical Trials 3/21/2024

   Colombia, one of the top three economies and most populous countries in Latin America, is a promising destination for medical device clinical trials for these reasons.

3. The Landscape For Conducting Medtech Clinical Trials In The Dominican Republic 9/11/2023

   The Dominican Republic, a Caribbean nation with over 11 million people, is experiencing an upward trend in attracting medical device clinical trials. Let's look at how its healthcare system is constructed, as well as advantages and challenges of conducting medtech clinical research in the country.

4. The Landscape Of Medtech Clinical Research In El Salvador 6/6/2023

   El Salvador’s economy has transformed radically over the last half century. In recent years, the country now offers several advantages for medtech clinical research, such as a diverse patient population and a favorable regulatory environment.

5. LATAM’s Regulatory Framework For Medtech Early Feasibility Studies 11/11/2022

   Latin America is a compelling region to conduct medtech early feasibility studies due to its ethnically diverse population, its high rate of urbanization, and more. Here, the author spotlights Colombia, Brazil, and Mexico as the hotspots for medtech feasibility studies in Latin America. 

6. Latin America’s Landscape For Medtech Clinical Trials 7/5/2022

   This article examines the need to conduct medtech clinical trials outside the U.S. and explores the growth of these trials in Latin America, particularly in Colombia and Paraguay. It also addresses critical success factors and provides recommendations to ensure cost-effective, ethical, and quality EFS and FIH medtech clinical trials in the region.

7. Latin America: A Compelling Region To Conduct Your Clinical Trials 6/7/2022

   This article examines the need to conduct clinical trials outside the U.S., addresses the recruitment crisis in the U.S., reviews the incentives for clinical trials overseas, and explores the growth of clinical trials in Latin America. Colombia is highlighted as a country that stands out as ripe with opportunity.

8. Peru’s Growing Medical Device Market In Latin America 4/4/2022

   With a population of 32 million, Peru is the fifth most populous country in Latin America. Its medical device market is $390 million, and it imports more than 97% of the medical devices that it uses. This article covers Peru's health system, its medical device regulatory framework, and opportunities for medical device imports.

9. The Large Market For Medical Devices In Colombia May Surprise You 3/21/2022

   Colombia has a population of approximately 50 million inhabitants, making it the third most populous country in Latin America after Mexico and Brazil. This article covers the general Colombian health social security system, the current medical device regulatory framework, and the size and trends of the market.

10. Argentina’s Thriving Medical Device Market Amid An Economic Plunge 8/20/2021

    Argentina has Latin America's third biggest economy, outdone only by Brazil and Mexico. This article describes the Argentine healthcare system, regulatory framework for medical devices, and related business opportunities and challenges.