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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...
Why are some prescription drugs approved and not others?

Why are some prescription drugs approved and not others?

October 28, 2015
For many Americans, daily drug dosages are a way of life. They wake up, pour a cup of coffee and start the day with a dose of medication to help improve their mobility, mood or cognition. A variety of different ailments...
Is It Safe to Participate in a Clinical Study?

Is It Safe to Participate in a Clinical Study?

September 23, 2015
Is it safe to participate in a clinical study? When people first consider the idea of participating in a clinical trial, their primary concern understandably involves safety of the research and avoiding any long-term...
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