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Understanding Clinical Research

Every new medication, treatment approach, preventive therapy, and medical device must undergo testing and evaluation before being approved for utilization as a standard of patient care. This is commonly known as the field of Clinical Research. Without the important work of clinical research professionals, the breakthrough findings of scientists would never translate into available treatments and quality of life benefits for patients.

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Asthma

New thinking in childhood asthma diagnosis approach

New studies show that over-calculating race risk in asthma diagnostic tools may actually delay diagnosis

21 March 2025

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Alzheimer's Disease

As America ages, dementia diagnoses poised to double

With humans living longer due to medical breakthroughs, the chance of developing dementia has greatly increased

19 February 2025

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Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Is lassitude affecting your attitude?

The extreme fatigue of MS is so unrelenting that it has its own name: lassitude. What can you do to try and improve this feeling?

24 January 2025

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Asthma

Breathing easy: the work of an asthma inhaler

Inhalers are lifechanging for people living with asthma and other breathing difficulties

07 January 2025

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Leukemia (AML)

A simple guide to understanding chemo

Chemo is an effective cancer treatment - but what is it exactly and why does it work?

09 December 2024

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Eczema

Self-care tips during eczema flare-ups

Eczema can be emotionally draining and physically uncomfortable - learn how self-care can change your outlook

26 November 2024

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Healthy Volunteers

What is a Phase 1 trial?

Phase 1 trials are necessary first steps on the road to clinical breakthroughs and healthy volunteers can help make these a reality.

11 November 2024

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Colorectal Cancer

The role of biomarker testing in cancer

Biomarkers can play important roles in cancer treatment, but what are they and what can they tell doctors?

16 October 2024

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Hypertension

Home-based exercise tips for blood pressure control

Getting heart-healthy physical activity doesn't have to mean running a marathon or joining an expensive gym.

08 September 2024

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Leukemia (AML)

What helps with nausea besides medicine?

Nausea is an unfortunate aspect of cancer treatment - what may help reduce this side effect?

31 August 2024

Myths vs facts

Healthy Volunteers

Common misconceptions about clinical research

Many people have never participated in a clinical trial so it can be hard to separate fact from myth - here are some of the most common myths debunked.

28 August 2024

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Obesity

The basics of BMI

BMI, or Body Mass Index, is a standard way to assess weight status - learn why and where it came from

22 August 2024

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Colorectal Cancer

Why is Colorectal Cancer striking at younger ages?

The number of people being diagnosed with colorectal cancer under the age of 50 has greatly increased - what might be the cause of this troubling trend?

14 August 2024

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Hypertension

Four foods linked with lower blood pressure

While the foods you eat can raise the risk of developing hypertension, there are also options that can help lower blood pressure.

01 August 2024

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Obesity

A primer on GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight loss

An overview on select GLP-1 receptor agonist treatments that help promote blood sugar management and weight loss

31 July 2024

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Multiple Myeloma

Life with a rare disease

Experiencing serious health challenges is difficult enough - having a relatively unknown condition adds additional complexity

08 July 2024

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Eczema

Atopic Dermatitis: signs and stages

Understanding how atopic dermatitis looks, feels and changes during a flare-up is helpful to patients seeking greater control of their condition

01 July 2024

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Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH)

Speaking with your PCP about MASH

Engaging your primary doctor in a conversation about risk for MASH liver disease doesn't have to be scary

25 June 2024

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Alzheimer's Disease

New Alzheimer’s Disease research breakthroughs

The 2020s have been the most impactful decade so far for the debilitating form of dementia

02 May 2024

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Breast Cancer

Talking to family about cancer genes

Though this conversation may be difficult, it might be vitally important for your loved ones

05 February 2024

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Lupus

Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus) and Diet

Can what you eat make a difference?

15 April 2024

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Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH)

Learning you need a liver biopsy: staying calm

Approaches to stay in control before, during and after a biopsy

27 December 2023

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Diabetes

The recent rise of walking as exercise

Grab your sneakers, grab a friend, or grab your dog and get moving!

05 December 2023

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Renal Cell Carcinoma

Coping with the holidays during cancer treatment

Getting ready to face a new year while facing cancer is no easy task

23 November 2023

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Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Possible link between multiple sclerosis and viral infection?

Researchers are looking to learn more about if and how a virus can trigger multiple sclerosis

25 October 2023

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Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH)

Making lifestyle changes: ten ideas to get started

Losing excess weight together with an active lifestyle helps with the management of MASH, but where to begin?

05 September 2023

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Lung Cancer

Talking to loved ones about your clinical trial

How to talk to family and friends when you are thinking of changing cancer treatment plans for a research option

14 August 2023

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Lung Cancer

Learning you have lung cancer as a non-smoker

Lung cancer can be a shocking diagnosis when you've never smoked - how can it be?

15 August 2023

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Prostate Cancer

Does a high PSA score always mean cancer?

Learn more about this common test for older men and how it relates to cancer risk

10 July 2023

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Breast Cancer

Understanding the differences between mastectomy and lumpectomy

Two different surgical options both seeking the same outcome

07 July 2023

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Lupus

New treatments are on the horizon for lupus patients

From biologics to CAR-T, developments in clinical research for SLE have opened new treatment doors for patients.

22 May 2023

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Multiple Myeloma

Understanding eligibility criteria for clinical research studies

Clinical trials utilize sets of criteria to determine if a person is a good fit - but what are these and what do they mean?

05 April 2023

Man sitting alone looking anxious

Renal Cell Carcinoma

Learning you need a biopsy: staying calm

Approaches to stay in control before, during and after a diagnostic biopsy

14 March 2023

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Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH)

Making lifestyle changes: ten ideas to get started

Pharmaceutical companies are rushing to fill the NASH treatment gap

14 March 2023

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