Research Highlights

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Research Highlights

5 Ways To Improve Patient Centricity In Clinical Trials

In the world of clinical trials, there's a growing realization that success isn't just about the science—it's also about the people participating in the studies.

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The Importance of a Participant-centered Approach to Clinical Trials

When clinical trials prioritize the patient, they become more than just data-driven processes. They turn into a collaborative effort the participants' experiences, needs, and preferences.

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Harnessing the Healing Power of Food: A Look Inside the American Heart Association’s Food is Medicine Research Initiative

Food Is Medicine interventions focused on underserved individuals and communities have the potential to transform the health of those affected by diet-related conditions positively.

Nutrition and Exercise

Unraveling the Mystery: Why Ultra-processed Foods Are So Addictive According to Recent Clinical Research

Substantial evidence links ultra-processed foods to negative health outcomes. However, scientists have yet to determine exactly why these foods have such adverse effects.

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Recognizing the Importance and Complexity of Clinical Trials

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.

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The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Clinical Trials and Research in Healthcare

Clinical research in healthcare pushes science and medicine forward for the benefit of patients. What is it, though? How does it work, and what should you know about it? Read on to learn more.

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Clinical Trials in Specific Therapeutic Areas: Insights and Developments

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.

Pet Health

Studypages + AVMA = Reimagining Animal Research

Studypages has partnered with the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) to increase accessibility to animal research. By leveraging Studypages' platform, pet owners can actively participate in ongoing research projects.

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Clinical Trials 2024: 11 Studies That Have Researchers Excited

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.

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Cancer "Wonder Drug" Still Effective Decades After Discovery—Are There Others Like It?

It’s been over twenty years since the FDA first approved Gleevec, the cancer drug hailed as a "miracle cure" due to its incredibly high success rates in treating chronic myelogenous leukemia, or CML, a rare cancer of the bone marrow.

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Clinical Research: FDA Approval, Regulations, and Compliance

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.

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Hope Through Clinical Trials: Brain Cancer Vaccine Trial Shows Promise for Glioblastoma Patients

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.

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14 Million Life-years Gained! Everything You Need to Know About How Clinical Trials Changed Our Lives In The Last Four Decades

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.

Pet Health

The Pursuit of Happiness: Dogs vs Cats? The Super Bowl and Recent Research Answers

During the first year of the pandemic, nearly one in five U.S. households adopted a dog or cat. Those four-legged companions provided comfort and companionship to people from all walks of life, but recent research shows that only one of these pet groups may have helped survivors cope better.

Chronic fatigue syndrome/Long Covid

A Ray of Hope: New Study Finds That Mild Cases of Long-COVID May Not Last as Long as We Previously Thought

Long-COVID, for the past 2-3 years has quietly plagued our world; putting scientists and healthcare professionals on edge with many wondering just how long they would have to deal with the issue. However, mild cases may not last as long as we previously thought according to a new study.

News

Can You Hear Me Now?: Studies Show High Risk of Hearing Loss in Young People

Unfortunately, hearing loss is generally irreversible. Although there are treatments such as hearing aids that can help you continue to communicate, you can’t restore the lost sensitivity. The best way to ensure your hearing follows you into old age is to take measures to protect your hearing today.

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New Prenatal Surgery May Treat Spina Bifida More Effectively

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

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Breaking the Itch-Scratch Cycle: Hope For Babies with Eczema and Allergies

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.

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An experimental pig heart transplant saves a man’s life

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

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Shaping the Future of Contraception

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

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Stem cell research as a way to repair the retina and restore sight in CRVO

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