Clinical Trial News & Information
Endometriosis Awareness Month: What You Should Know
March is a big month for women! Not only is it Women’s History Month, but it’s also Endometriosis Awareness Month. According to an article posted in the National Library of Medicine by Frontiers in Global Women’s Health, endometriosis affects 6.5 million women in the US and over 190 million worldwide. Although those numbers are staggering, there are a lot
Why Clinical Trial Diversity Is Important
Clinical trial diversity is important because, historically, minority populations have been underrepresented in clinical trial participation. There are several reasons why this has happened. These reasons include language barriers, lack of awareness and trust, and fear of cost and health insurance. Recent trial data has revealed an alarming trend. African Americans make up around 5%
Connecting The Dots Glaucoma and Diabetes
Have you ever heard of the connection between Glaucoma and Diabetes? Glaucoma is the leading cause of vision loss worldwide, and those diagnosed with diabetes are twice as likely to develop glaucoma or diabetic retinopathy. Let’s take a closer look at the relationship between these two conditions. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a condition that
How Giving Back Can Improve Your Heart Health
Did you know that February is National Heart Month? It may be the season of love, but it’s also the season of all things heart health. Over the years, studies have supported an association between volunteering and lower blood pressure and stress levels. But how exactly does giving back improve your heart health? In today’s blog post,
5 Clinical Trial Myths Debunked
The misinformation surrounding clinical trials goes back decades and has a major impact on people’s willingness to volunteer. Many are hesitant to even consider a clinical trial because they don’t fully understand the process. Keep in mind, without clinical trials there would be no medical advancements and the medications we have available to us today would
Reasons to Participate in a Clinical Trial in 2023
One of the most rewarding parts of participating in a clinical trial is that you are helping to advance medicine. But did you know that there are other major benefits to becoming a participant? Here are our top 8 reasons to participate in a clinical trial in 2023. 1. Compensation May Be Available Many clinical
