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 …
As the calendar turns over, many of us embark on a journey of self-improvement and prioritize our well-being in the new year. It’s a season of resolutions, a time to focus on health, and an opportunity to address medical conditions that may have taken a back seat in our busy lives. In this blog, we’ll …
As we bid farewell to the old and usher in the new, many of us set resolutions for a healthier lifestyle. Whether it’s improving physical fitness, adopting a balanced diet, or enhancing mental well-being, the start of a new year serves as a powerful motivator for positive change. Read more below about practical tips for …
Clinical trials are the backbone of medical research, paving the way for groundbreaking discoveries and advancements in healthcare. One crucial element of these trials is the use of placebos, inert substances with no therapeutic effect. While the idea of administering something that lacks active ingredients may seem counterintuitive, the use of placebos plays a vital …
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 …
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 …
COVID-19 has put a damper on many things. Businesses have had to let people go because they cannot sustain revenues, and we are on the choppy ride of the second wave of the virus infection. Most schools are out for the summer, and many are left wondering when it will end, and what they can …
Imagine being told that your 17-year-old daughter has osteosarcoma, an aggressive bone malignancy with one of the lowest survival rates for pediatric cancer. That was the reality Maddy Oliver’s parents faced in 2014. Maddy gained access to a clinical trial through her treating physician and is now attending college as an average, healthy adult. There are many …
Did you know that every prescription medication you have taken in your life started as an investigational medication that had to be approved through a clinical trial? The same is true about every medical device (knee implant, hip implant, etc.). Did you know that none of these life-changing products would be available today without volunteers …
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