April 24, 2020
How Does the Immune System Work?
The immune system is the body’s natural defense against infections and illnesses—someone who is especially susceptible to sicknesses may have a weak immune system. Even someone with...
August 28, 2017
How Does Clinical Research Help Find Cures?
Spanning more than 200 countries and 50 states, clinical trials explore new, experimental therapies and medicinal treatments that will impact medicine for centuries to come....
July 28, 2017
How to Become a Clinical Researcher
Medical research is continuously underway and the results enable researchers to further understand the complexities of pathogens and develop effective new vaccinations. While many...
February 17, 2017
Clinical Research Toolbox: Nephrology
Not to be confused with nephology, the meteorological study of clouds, nephrology is a branch of medicine focused on kidney health and damage prevention. Kidney disease is known as...
December 1, 2016
A Look Back at Modern Medicine: How Did We Get Where We Are Today?
Hundreds of years ago, herbs and plants were used as natural remedies for everything from headaches to mouthwash to poor digestion. Leaves, nuts, and...
November 21, 2016
What is kidney dialysis?
Kidneys are small fist-sized organs on either side of the abdomen that purify blood and help rid the body of waste. You might not be fully aware of the importance of your kidneys; but they play...
November 1, 2016
Clinical Research Toolbox
While Americans face unique health risks, thanks to modern clinical research and medical advancements, our overall life expectancy has increased in the past 100 years. Clinical trial...
October 21, 2016
Understanding the outlook for post-menopausal women
While menopause is a ubiquitous experience for women the world-over, the duration and intensity of the experience are as unique as the females themselves. Hormone...
October 3, 2016
Five Things You Didn't Know About Clinical Trials
Every year, researchers work with thousands of volunteers to collect new data about medications; and shortly thereafter, new treatments enter the marketplace in part,...
September 26, 2016
How Does The Body Metabolize Medication?
When the human body begins to metabolize a medication, different organs process the ingredients before they are finally released in the bloodstream. While the process may sound...
