What’s It Like to Participate in a Clinical Trial?

Do you know anyone who has participated in a clinical trial? It's very possible the answer is no. Studies show that patients are interested in ...

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Living with PBC: 5 Tips That Can Help

Looking back, Carol Roberts believes she experienced the fatigue associated with primary biliary cholangitis, or PBC, years before her diagnosis.

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What’s the Latest Research on Asthma and Allergies?

May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month. Today, more than 26 million Americans live with asthma – and every day, 10 Americans die from asthma. ...

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What’s the Latest Research on Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis?

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is a rare, difficult-to-treat lung disease affecting around 100,000 patients in the U.S. While two medications ...

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After a Surprise Kidney Disease Diagnosis, This Patient Turned to Education and Advocacy

Patrick Gee didn't know that there were any problems with his kidneys until a doctor diagnosed him with kidney failure. Years on dialysis, four ...

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What Questions Should I Ask Before Joining a Clinical Trial?

Joining a clinical trial is a significant decision, and there are several personal factors to keep in mind when deciding whether to join – not to ...

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You Searched for a Clinical Trial. Now What?

At Antidote, we talk a lot about how our search tool makes it easier to match with clinical trials you may qualify for. But what happens after you ...

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Rare Disease Day: Sometimes, Pulmonary Hypertension is the Right Diagnosis

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a type of high blood pressure in the lungs. A rare disease, PH is often misdiagnosed as asthma or COPD. Unfortunately, ...

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How Backpack Health Helps Patients Organize Complex Medical Needs and Connect with Research

At Antidote, our goal is to empower patients to connect with research and seek out the best treatments while learning more about their condition. ...

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What's the Current Research on Hemophilia?

Hemophilia is a rare genetic bleeding disorder, affecting around 20,000 people in the U.S. Most cases of hemophilia are inherited, but for about 30% ...

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