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Presbyopia, the clinical term for age-related farsightedness, is a condition that most people develop as they age. It’s estimated that the prevalence of presbyopia is nearly 80% for individuals between the ages of 45 and 55.

For Carla Greenbaum, M.D., growing up in the era of space travel and the moon landing kindled a lifelong interest in science. That interest influenced her career trajectory, and she’s now a leading investigator at Benaroya Research Institute where she has studied the natural history of type 1 diabetes (T1D) since 2000. Her work focuses on finding the cause of autoimmunity and developing targets ...

Each November is designated as Diabetes Awareness Month, an event that highlights the importance of spreading awareness about diabetes and the health issues it can cause.

In 2018, we partnered with SCORR Marketing to conduct a survey aimed at gaining knowledge about the patient perception of clinical trial participation. We collected nearly 4,000 responses from individuals regarding what matters most to when considering a clinical trial.

Before any new treatment or therapy is able to be used by the patient population, it must go through the process of a clinical trial — this is the case for any new prescription drug, but also true for over-the-counter medications, medical devices, and more.

The medical research industry is fast-moving. Despite the fact that the average clinical trial lasts about 10 years, new discoveries are happening all the time. However, keeping up with new developments can be a challenge.

As the third most common type of cancer in the world, colon cancer is a significant public health concern. Because of the lack of early-stage symptoms in colon cancer and the common confusion about screening requirements, it is often a type of cancer that remains undetected until it reaches advanced stages. This delayed diagnosis can have a significant impact on a person’s prognosis. It is ...

Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is an autoimmune disease that mainly targets bile ducts in the liver. PSC is a rare condition, impacting about 1 in 10,000 people worldwide, and it is diagnosed twice as frequently in men as it is in women.

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a chronic, autoimmune disease that occurs when the body mistakenly attacks the pancreatic cells that create insulin. Without insulin, the body can’t process glucose, which can result in extreme blood sugar swings, excessive thirst and hunger, extreme fatigue, and more. Though it is often called “juvenile diabetes,” T1D can occur at any age and is estimated to impact ...

Nonprofit boards play several important roles. Board members are responsible for guiding an organization’s strategic direction, strategizing fundraising efforts, and more. This is why it is vital to be thoughtful when choosing new members.