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 …
Clinical research is like the engine that powers medical progress, leading to new treatments and better healthcare for everyone. While we often hear about those struggling with chronic conditions participating in studies, healthy volunteers are just as important. By joining research studies, healthy volunteers can help advance science and contribute to future medical breakthroughs. Let’s …
April is National Volunteer Month, a time to celebrate the incredible impact volunteers have on our communities. But did you know you can volunteer your time and make a difference in a way that advances medical science for everyone? Participating in a clinical research study is a powerful way to contribute to the future of …
Clinical research trials play a pivotal role in advancing medical science and improving patient care. They are essential for testing the safety and efficacy of new treatments, medications, and medical procedures. However, they can also be quite complex and raise numerous questions for both participants and the general public. In this blog, we will address …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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, …
Research studies help make advancements in the detection, treatment, and prevention of medical conditions possible. Currently, 349,708 research studies are covering all 50 states and 216 countries. While the global effort shows prevalence in available study options, none of these advancements are possible without volunteers participating. Imagine as a committed research volunteer being able to …
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