Let's talk medical research

Kidney diseases are one of the top causes of death in the United States, and worldwide, they impact nearly 10% of the population each year. Because chronic kidney disease typically has no cure, it is vital that medical research takes place to find new and more effective treatments for those who have been diagnosed.

Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema, a skin condition caused by an overactive immune system that can lead to redness, blotchiness, and itching, typically on the face, arms, and legs. Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema, impacting more than 9.6 million children and 16.5 million adults worldwide.

Skin cancer is more common than any other type of cancer, and melanoma causes a large majority of skin cancer-related deaths. While awareness surrounding melanoma and the importance of sun protection has risen in recent years, CDC research shows that melanoma rates have still doubled over the last three decades.

Not being able to recall an actor’s name or where you set down your keys is not always a major concern, but if these incidents are happening often — or causing you to forget life’s more important details — it’s understandable to worry.

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It’s common for people to have trouble seeing things close up as they age — this condition is called presbyopia, and it affects millions of people in the United States. Whether it’s reading a menu with ease or not having to strain to look at a phone screen, treatments for this condition can greatly improve the quality of life for those impacted.

When you head to the pharmacy to pick up medicine, you likely aren’t thinking about all the steps it had to take to get into your hands — but did you know that on average, it takes about ten years for a new medication to make it to market? This includes the six to seven years that the medicine will go through clinical trial phases, plus a few others that we’ll discuss below.

When performing medical research, clinical trial patient recruitment is frequently cited as the biggest obstacle to getting studies underway. In fact, 80% of studies fail to meet their patient recruitment goals within their targeted timeframe. Implementing the right clinical trial recruitment strategies is a must for advancing the field of medical research, but how can the sponsors of clinical ...

Happy Clinical Trials Day! Here at Antidote, today is an opportunity to talk about why medical research matters – and to celebrate the volunteers who make it possible.

Antidote’s podcast, Talk of the Towne, focuses on the ultimate sweet spot: that special place where science and patients converge. Our host, Rich Towne, was trained in pharmacy and currently works in Clinical Informatics at Antidote. In each episode, Rich welcomes a new guest from an organization with which Antidote is working, and takes an in-depth look at particular therapeutic areas, zeroing ...