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Despite being relatively small organs, the kidneys are extremely important to the functioning of the human body. Their main function is to filter the blood, eliminating wastes, toxins, and excess fluids. They also are responsible for producing hormones and regulating various salts and minerals that are necessary for bodily functions.

For those interested in learning more about how to take part in clinical research studies, finding the right trial may be simpler than it seems. From patient advocacy groups, real-life testimonials from patients who have participated in a trial, and online search tools that match patients to trials, finding a study to participate in is easier than ever through these resources. Read on to learn ...

Recruiting for a human factor clinical trial has many nuances. At Antidote, we understand that successful outreach campaigns go beyond standard clinical trial marketing strategies, connecting the right patients with the right trial at the right time.

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common conditions impacting U.S. adults. Often called the “silent killer” because it often presents no symptoms, hypertension is responsible for a vast majority of premature deaths around the world.

Talk of the Towne is Antidote’s podcast that bridges the gap between clinical discussion and patient centricity, hosted by Dr. Richard Towne, PharmD, Antidote’s Senior Clinical Informatics Manager. Each episode, Talk of the Towne features a new guest from an Antidote partner organization, and takes an in-depth look at particular therapeutic areas, zeroing in on the story that our data is telling ...

Before any new medical treatment, therapy, or device is approved, it must first be tested through clinical research studies. While some research studies seek participants with illnesses or conditions to be studied in the clinical trial, it is not always necessary to have a specific illness or condition to participate. In fact, there are many trials that need healthy volunteers.

Hunter’s disease, also known as Hunter syndrome or MPS II, is an inherited disease that impacts the X chromosome. Though it is a rare condition, it is one that can significantly impact children and their families. Currently, there is no known cure for Hunter syndrome, but there are ways that care providers can help diagnosed individuals manage their symptoms.

The Antidote partner network is a key element of our ability to build relationships with patients and increase awareness surrounding medical research. By providing Match, our clinical trial search tool, free of charge, we are able to assist advocacy groups, nonprofits, and more in providing patient-centric clinical trial listings to empower their audiences.

IWRS, IVRS, and IRT systems are an important part of the clinical research process, as they are used to manage patient enrollment, randomization, drug supply, reporting, and more during clinical trials.

To successfully advertise a clinical trial, it is important to create materials that engage patients and adhere to the strict guidelines of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in equal measure. It can be challenging to come up with creative and captivating material within these confines, but by developing a strategic advertising plan, it’s possible to find the appropriate balance.