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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.

Since 1999, October has been designated as Health Literacy Month, a month dedicated to promoting patient-centricity in healthcare communications across the industry. Health literacy refers to a person’s ability to find, understand, and use health-related services and make informed decisions for themselves and others.

Since 1985, Breast Cancer Awareness Month has been held every October with the goal of raising awareness about the importance of breast cancer screening and prevention. Catching breast cancer early is one of the best ways to increase a person’s prognosis — though one in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, when caught in early stages, the 5-year ...

One of the most valuable outcomes of medical research is the data collected as studies are conducted. Every new study provides researchers with vital information about the impact of potential new treatments on patients and offers useful insights into the practical applications of trial results in the real world.

For more than 20 years, October has been deemed Health Literacy Month, a designation aimed at highlighting the importance of health literacy in the United States. An individual's health literacy, including their ability to understand doctors’ guidelines, follow medication instructions, and discuss their symptoms, has a major impact on how individuals interact with the healthcare system — and for ...

Clinical trials are an essential part of the process required to get new treatments and therapies approved for use in a patient population. These studies aim to evaluate whether a medication is safe and effective for patients to use — therefore, making sure the individuals who participate in the study reflect the real-world population is essential.