Clinical Trial News & Information
Don’t Let the Holidays Wreak Havoc on Your Blood Pressure
The holidays can be a special season for quality time with friends and family, but with it comes lots of work, planning, and time. This on top of your normal day-to-day (work, errands, obligations, etc.) can make the holidays extra busy and extra stressful. For those living with hypertension, or high blood pressure, this can
Be Proactive This National Diabetes Month
Introduction: A Breakdown of Diabetes The estimated total population of Mexico is 130 million. Shockingly, the estimated number of US adults with diabetes is also 130 million. Let that sink in for a second. If you have diabetes, you are not alone in managing this difficult disease. November is National Diabetes Month. This focused month aims
Being Mindful of Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Although 26% of U.S. adults have a diagnosable mental disorder each year, these disorders are often misunderstood. For many reasons ranging from lack of easily accessible mental healthcare to the stigma surrounding mental illness, over half of adults with mental illness do not receive treatment. With this in mind,
United for World Psoriasis Day
October 29th kicks off the annual celebration for World Psoriasis Day. Psoriasis is a chronic disease that has a global community of over 125 million strong. Together, we are united for World Psoriasis Day in building understanding, spreading information, and driving change. What is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is a systemic inflammatory disease that speeds up the
Calling All Women!
Over 2,000 years ago, during an influenza outbreak, it was first noticed that women respond differently to disease than men. They also do not respond the same to treatments. Despite this, many current therapies have only been evaluated in men. The progress of addressing the underrepresentation of women in clinical trials is improving at a
Watch Your Heart! Simple Steps to Prevent Heart Disease
Knowing how to prevent heart disease is a necessary skill. We all need to watch our hearts daily so that we can keep our hearts healthy! Heart disease comes in many forms and affects people at any age. So, here are some simple steps experts recommend taking to help prevent heart disease. What is Heart
