Researchers and reviewers spend months or even years addressing the complexity of clinical research. They look at each study carefully to ensure the procedure is as effective as possible and the results will further our knowledge of diseases.

Scientific research is a global endeavor, with thousands of clinical trials in progress at any given time. Researchers focus on the most common health conditions, such as cancer or heart disease, as well as rare diseases with only a handful of known cases.

From cancer and depression to patient triage and artificial intelligence, researchers are investigating a range of diseases, conditions, and technological advancements, with current clinical trials showing encouraging results.

Clinical research is a complicated and lengthy process. However, sometimes drugs or treatments show promise for life-threatening diseases and may qualify for a faster approval process with some conditions. Compliance with specific regulations is essential.

Glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, remains one of the most difficult types of cancer to treat. Now, researchers have developed a vaccine that may prevent the recurrence of this deadly disease.

Clinical trials always involve humans and are meant to make improvements to already existing treatments. Learn more about how these trials have changed our lives forever.

Spina bifida is a birth defect affecting the spine. It occurs when some part of the neural tube along the spine does not fuse properly before birth, preventing proper bone growth along the spine. This typically results in damage to the spinal cord and the neural net it protects. Infants

The Stopping Eczema and ALlergies (SEAL) study was designed to find out if treating skin irritation in infants could prevent the development of eczema, allergies, and other related conditions by repairing dry skin before it could be damaged further.

A human life was saved with a pig heart transplant. Is xenotransplantation the solution to ending the shortage of organs?

Researchers are currently working on clinical trials to discover new and improved methods of contraception.

Dr. Susanna S. Park is an eye doctor on a mission. At her medical clinic in Sacramento, California, she is working on a new treatment for an age-old disease, progressive blindness, by using a most modern concept – repurposing a person’s own stem cells for healing. Her research is unique