How do medical device clinical trials work?

Like clinical trials for medications, devices must go through various testing processes before they can be approved for patients. Medical device ...

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A conversation with lupus nephritis advocate Carly H.

In our work, we're honored to speak with advocates about their lived experiences, why they participate in research, and how they engage with their ...

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Kidney disease and clinical trials: A Q&A with the American Kidney Fund

Is there a connection between kidney disease, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes? What’s exciting about upcoming kidney disease clinical trials? ...

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Our partner JDRF's interview with their new Community Screening and Clinical Trial Education Director

This is a reprint of an article originally written by Alexandra Mulvey and published on our partner JDRF’s blog. The piece focuses on Anastasia ...

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How to read a clinical trial listing using Antidote’s matching tool

If you’re interested in joining a clinical trial, one of the first places anyone will tell you to look is ClinicalTrials.gov, a database of privately ...

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What is peripheral artery disease and where can you find support?

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a narrowing or blockage of the vessels (peripheral arteries) that carry blood away from the heart to other parts ...

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What does life after a stroke look like?

A stroke is an event that affects the arteries of the brain. When a blood vessel that brings blood to the brain gets blocked or bursts, a stroke ...

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What is Duchenne muscular dystrophy and where do you find support?

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (also referred to simply as “Duchenne”) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by a progressive loss of muscle due to ...

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How to treat primary biliary cholangitis and where to find support

Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is a chronic autoimmune disease. Researchers estimate that about 65 out of every 100,000 women in the United States ...

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Why is Crohn's disease painful?

Crohn's disease is painful because inflammation in the digestive tract leads to symptoms such as abdominal cramping, severe diarrhea, and rectal ...

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