Before deciding to partake in a clinical trial, it is normal to have some questions about the process and what to expect. To help prospective participants understand how clinical trials work, we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions. What are the benefits of participating in a clinical trial? Clinical trials are a very […]

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) describes a group of respiratory conditions. These conditions affect over 16 million Americans (CDC), and the most common of them are emphysema and chronic bronchitis. COPD is progressive, so it gets worse over time, eventually leading to death. If you have been diagnosed with COPD, here are a couple of […]

Psoriatic arthritis is an inflammation of the joint and it affects people who suffer from psoriasis, the skin condition. Typically, patients develop skin lesions first and after some years, they get diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. The condition causes discomfort and debilitating pain, and sadly, it has no known cure. However, there are some treatment options […]

Diabetes, a condition characterized by elevated blood sugar levels due to a lack of insulin in the body, cannot be cured. Everyone struggling with the condition knows this. However, over 84 million American adults have pre-diabetes and over 30M are suffering from type 1 or type 2 diabetes (CDC, 2017). This means there is a […]

Migraines are like headaches, but worse. People suffering from the condition often complain of a throbbing and debilitating pain, nausea, and extreme sensitivity to sounds and light. Not a very pleasant way to live. In the US alone, over 38 million people suffer from migraines. The importance of migraine clinical trials For a medical condition […]

Ulcerative colitis is the inflammation of the colon (the large intestine). A long-term condition, ulcerative colitis is quite chronic, and in extreme cases, it leads to ulcers (and bleeding) in the lining of the large intestine. Learn more about ulcerative colitis below: Up to 700,000 people in the United States suffer from ulcerative colitis, and […]

Once a drug has been approved for human testing by the FDA, volunteers are asked to participate in a clinical trial. To ensure compliance, some drug makers offer monetary incentives to participants. If you are considering participating in a clinical trial, it is important you understand how they work. Below, we outline the major phases […]

A high blood cholesterol level is commonly caused by ingesting food items with high-fat content. However, pure/familial hypercholesterolemia is a genetic abnormality that causes people to have high levels of cholesterol irrespective of their dietary or lifestyle choices. Only about 0.3% of the American population struggle with this condition but a majority of them (about […]

Different stages of cancer signify how far the tumor has spread and it helps doctors classify the patient for clinical trials. There are 4 stages of pancreatic cancer, however, it is difficult to tell at what stage the patient is without a major surgical procedure. However, given the dangerous nature of the surgery, doctors often […]

Each year, thousands of American adults get sick and require hospitalization for illnesses that could have been prevented by vaccines; a number of them end up dying from these illnesses. While you may have been vaccinated as a child, the effect of these vaccines often wears off over time. Also, as you grow older, your […]