Clinical Trial News & Information
ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH: A MESSAGE TO CAREGIVERS
Caring for someone that has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease can be difficult. Caregivers must be able to focus on not only their own needs but the needs of the person dealing with a condition that ultimately causes progressive memory loss, a decrease in the ability to think and understand, and even aggression. The effect
Healthy Lung Month
October is Healthy Lung Month, reminding people to take care of their lungs, promote education of lung diseases, and support those diagnosed with lung disease. Healthy Lung Month encourages those who have been affected by lung diseases to take control and learn more about new treatment options available. Common Lung Conditions According to WebMD, some
ADHD: Setting the record straight
October is ADHD Awareness Month, aimed at improving the lives of the many millions of children and adults across the country living with ADHD, their families, teachers, and even the professionals working with them. ADHD stands for Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. It is a brain disorder marked by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes
September Is Pain Awareness Month: Living with Pain Is No Joke
Arthritis, migraine headaches, celiac disease…all of these conditions have one thing in common – PAIN! Living with pain is no joke. It can be debilitating and affect everyday life. The month of September has been declared Pain Awareness Month in an effort to raise public awareness about pain and pain management. The American Chronic Pain
World Alzheimer’s Month
World Alzheimer’s Month is a global campaign focused on raising awareness and challenging the stigma that surrounds dementia. Dementia is not a specific disease, but an umbrella term used to describe a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s disease accounts for 60 to 80 percent of all dementia cases.
The ABC’s of Clinical Research
If you’re thinking about volunteering for a clinical research study, it can be intimidating when you don’t fully understand the process and the different research terms. We’re here to help make things a little easier to understand when it comes to some commonly used terms and phrases in clinical research trials. First off, rest assured
