Let's talk medical research

Before becoming available to patients, every medication, therapy, and intervention must undergo a rigorous approval process: the clinical trial. Clinical trials are divided into phases that are aimed at testing the safety and efficacy of every potential new treatment before it is able to enter the market.

Generally, a doctor’s visit is intended to provide clarity and insight into a patient’s concerns — but many people are all too familiar with the feeling of walking out of a clinic more confused than when they arrived. In fact, many Americans find themselves searching for health literacy tips after becoming confused by a doctor’s instructions or the directions on a prescription label.

Though clinical trials as we know them have only existed since the 1980s, the past 40 years have been ripe with innovations in the process. From an increased focus on the patient experience to the rise of clinical trial matching software, the world of medical research continues to grow and evolve.

Antidote’s robust partner network, consisting of over 300 organizations, is made up of patient advocacy groups, point-of-care-companies, health influencers, and more. Though each organization we partner with is unique and multi-faceted, they all share similar goals, one of which is: connecting their communities with resources and research opportunities that can drive medical progress or improve ...

Hunter syndrome and Hurler syndrome are similar conditions with similar names — and as such, they are often confused. Both Hunter syndrome and Hurler syndrome are a result of genetic mutations that cause a build-up of toxins within the cells, and both result in similar symptoms. However, these conditions have different causes that are important to note.

At Antidote, we consider the patient voice in how we think about the entire clinical trial process. From recruitment to randomization, the patient journey is a driving force in all that we do — and we think this strategy is helpful for clinical trial sponsors, as well. Designing treatments, clinical trials, and health solutions around patients practicing patient centricity, and it can have key ...

Though nephropathy and neuropathy are two medical terms that sound similar, they refer to conditions that are very different. Nephropathy is a term related to disease or damage of the kidneys, while neuropathy is a term related to damage of the nervous system.

At Antidote, we believe that all members of society should be equally represented — especially when it comes to medical research. Historically, racial and ethnic minorities have been under-represented in the clinical trial space, and continue to face challenges when trying to access healthcare today.

Osteoporosis, a disease that causes the bones to become brittle and porous, can significantly impact a person’s quality of life. It is the most common bone disease in the world, impacting about 54 million people — but many people are not diagnosed with osteoporosis until after a fracture occurs.

Participating in a clinical research study can have many benefits. From offering specialized care to providing participants with potential new treatment options, finding the right clinical trial can lead to positive outcomes for today’s patients and unlock breakthroughs for those diagnosed in the future.