Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that affects the joints. What does autoimmune mean? It’s when your body’s immune system doesn’t work quite right, and has the wrong response to a body part. In the case of rheumatoid arthritis, it’s that the immune system attacks the joints, specifically those in the hands and wrists. It […]
Why should you participate in clinical research? There are a few pretty good reasons. It’s really helpful: It’s hard to put this point any more clearly! There are so many diseases and ailments out there that people are working on a cure for — and when they get to the step of clinical research, that […]
If you’re interested in participating in clinical research, good for you! You probably have some idea of what you want to participate in, given that most participants are often pretty ill. Maybe you don’t know how to find the right company to work with, though — it’s not like there’s a Yelp for clinical research! […]
Clinical research sounds a bit complicated, doesn’t it? Maybe it’s something people do in school, or you’re not really sure what it is. That’s okay, we can explain. Clinical research is a branch of medical science that determines the safety and effectiveness of new medicines and treatments. The way that this determination is done is […]