Ryan Speer 
April marks National Volunteer Month, a time dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the invaluable contributions of volunteers across the nation. While many think of traditional roles like serving at food banks or animal shelters, there’s another powerful way to give back to your community – through participation in clinical research. Let’s dive into how volunteering …
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to a condition that affects an estimated 1 in 10 women of reproductive age worldwide. Endometriosis. The word itself can feel heavy, echoing the weight of a condition often shrouded in silence, misunderstood, and frequently dismissed. Yet, for millions, it’s a daily reality of debilitating …
Learn about the power of inclusive data and the transformative impact of women’s participation in our blog. For much of medical history, women were notably absent from clinical trials. This absence created a significant gap in our understanding of how medical treatments affect women, leading to potentially harmful consequences. It wasn’t until 1993, with the …
Exploring Clinical Trials as a Care Option Clinical research, despite its potential to revolutionize healthcare, is often treated as a separate, less prestigious branch of medical science that is transactional in nature, rather than a viable integrated care option. This oversimplification of clinical research limits its potential impact on healthcare to the detriment of overall …
This February, while you’re indulging in chocolates and bouquets, remember to show your most important valentine some love – yourself! And what better way to do that than by improving your health through clinical trials. Clinical trials often get a bad rap, conjuring up images of guinea pigs and risky experiments. But the truth is, they are …
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological condition that affects millions of people worldwide, primarily adults 65 and older. It is the most common cause of dementia, a general term for memory loss and cognitive decline severe enough to interfere with daily life. What is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s disease occurs when abnormal protein deposits in the …
The rise of decentralized clinical trials (DCTs) has redefined how research is conducted, making patient recruitment a critical component of trial success. Efficient recruitment strategies ensure that research sites, sponsors, and CROs can identify and engage the right participants. Streamlined tools and processes are essential for achieving these goals, fostering greater engagement while addressing logistical …
Diversity in clinical trials is critical for ensuring that medical treatments are safe and effective for everyone, regardless of race, gender, age, or socioeconomic background. Historically, certain groups have been underrepresented in clinical research, leading to gaps in knowledge about how treatments affect different populations. Increasing diversity in clinical trials is essential to creating more …
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