Five accounts to follow on social media if you're interested in COPD

Chronic pulmonary obstructive disease, commonly referred to as COPD, is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. It affects more than 16 million Americans, and millions more have it but don’t know it. At Antidote, we believe in the power of the patient voice to provide inspiration and hope to others in similar situations. Social media networks have become ...

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An interview with our partner, Allergy & Asthma Network

Allergy & Asthma Network (AAN) is a leading nonprofit in asthma, allergies, and related conditions. They’re a patient-centered network uniting individuals, families, healthcare professionals, industry leaders, and government decision-makers to improve health and quality of life for the millions of people affected by these conditions. We’re proud to partner with them to help people living with ...

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COPD research round-up

More than 16 million Americans have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, commonly referred to as COPD, and millions more have it but don’t know it. COPD is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs.

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3 best practices for clinical trial marketing

Social media. Interstitial video ads. Native banner placements. Paid search. Radio spots. TV commercials. Newspaper and magazine spreads. These days, there are so many ways to think about marketing. With the marketing landscape ever-changing, contract research organizations (CROs) and pharmaceutical sponsors often work with clinical trial recruitment companies to reach people interested in ...

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Damian Washington shares his multiple sclerosis story

You’ve probably seen Damian Washington in a commercial on TV or somewhere on the internet. He appeared in a Ring.com commercial with the legendary Shaquille O’Neal, starred in a very funny Chex Mix commercial featuring a metal detector and a beach, and played a Lowe’s employee named Jim who helps a couple find not only lightbulbs for their home, but an entire patio set, too. Damian does ...

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Decentralizing research: How reducing patient burden improves trial diversity [whitepaper]

Could the alternative clinical trial approaches necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic help tip the scales towards fair access to clinical trials? In our latest whitepaper, “Decentralizing research: How reducing patient burden improves trial diversity,” we take a close look at the current state of diversity in clinical trials, then explore how the decreased participant burden of decentralized ...

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Interview and thoughts from John Linnell, COPD awareness advocate

At Antidote, we believe in the power of the patient voice to provide inspiration and hope to others in similar situations. That’s why we were thrilled to sit down with John Linnell, an individual who lives with COPD and who, since his diagnosis, has been advocating for COPD awareness, resources, and research. Here is John’s story.

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Clinical trial recruitment rate calculator and site selection

The recruitment rate for clinical trials is calculated by multiplying the number of sites and randomized patients per site by the number of months of recruitment time. This number can also be reverse-engineered, starting with the number of randomized patients a trial needs.

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Inflammatory bowel disease [guide for patients]

Inflammatory bowel disease, commonly referred to as IBD, is a blanket term used to describe disorders that involve chronic inflammation of the digestive tract.

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Building awareness of the on/off phenomenon in Parkinson's disease

On/off phenomenon in Parkinson's disease happens when the common treatment levodopa wears off and motor symptoms return, before it's time for your next dose. It’s critical to build awareness of these episodes and to understand the causes behind them.

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