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What is the meaning of informed consent?

What is the meaning of informed consent?

April 22, 2016
For those who are new the clinical trials, the process begins with verifying the individual eligibility and discussing the volunteer experience and establishing consent for participation. The Informed Consent form is...
The Latest Clinical Trial Innovations & Technologies

The Latest Clinical Trial Innovations & Technologies

April 1, 2016
Clinical researchers serve the public in many different ways. They improve treatment options available to millions of Americans by enhancing medication efficacy; they generate significant scientific data; and they...
How Do Clinical Trials Work?

How Do Clinical Trials Work?

March 16, 2016
Every day, thousands of volunteers participate in clinical trials across the country. In 2016 alone, 210,314 clinical studies are currently in progress, across all 50 states and in 192 countries. The data obtained in...
Why Are Women And Minorities So Important To Clinical Research?

Why Are Women And Minorities So Important To Clinical Research?

March 2, 2016
Clinical researchers go to great lengths to understand how medications will impact segments of the greater population. Given the singularity of every patient’s genetic makeup and family background, it is important...
Which diseases are clinical researchers working to treat?

Which diseases are clinical researchers working to treat?

January 28, 2016
Clinical trials exist to help treat and prevent illnesses and chronic medical conditions and offer researchers a deeper understanding of medication’s effect on the human body. Different kinds of clinical trials...
Why Are Clinical Trials Important?

Why Are Clinical Trials Important?

January 19, 2016
Clinical trials are a core component of medical advances. They are an important step in the FDA drug-approval process and they provide researchers with invaluable data about a drugs efficacy and side effects. Over...
How does the HIPAA privacy rule affect clinical trials procedures?

How does the HIPAA privacy rule affect clinical trials procedures?

January 4, 2016
Clinical studies rely on patient data; but before obtaining this information, study participants must first be clear on what they are signing up for. The United States Government takes personal health information very...
Five Things to Understand Before You Sign Up for a Clinical Trial

Five Things to Understand Before You Sign Up for a Clinical Trial

December 18, 2015
Are you considering participating in a clinical trial? Take a few minutes to learn a bit more about the process and what to expect. 1 What is a clinical study? Clinical studies determine if a strategy, decide or...
How can we be certain FDA-approved medications are safe for human consumption?

How can we be certain FDA-approved medications are safe for human consumption?

November 30, 2015
Americans spend a lot of money on medicine – nearly $375 Billion last year alone. Whether they’re refilling a prescription, keeping their medicine cabinet fully stocked with their favorite over-the-counter drugs, or...
What are the benefits of participating in a clinical research study?

What are the benefits of participating in a clinical research study?

November 13, 2015
Clinical trials, which have been shown to be safe, are intended to improve researcher’s medical knowledge. The data collected helps to inform the general public about dosage recommendations and side effects of...
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