There are several areas of the medical world that simply have not seen enough research to improve their outcomes, and sadly several of these are found within the realm of women’s reproductive health. A good example here is endometriosis, which can impact up to 10% of all women in reproductive ages – but which has…
In part one of this two-part blog series, we looked at some of the negative trends that are increasingly showing up as a result of obesity in the USA. Sadly, obesity in America has led to issues like lower life expectancy, higher healthcare costs and more – but efforts are also constantly being made to…
As many people are well aware, rates of obesity in America – already higher than most other parts of the world – have only continued to grow in recent years. Especially for older people, those who are obese face several heightened risks compared to others, and these risks only continue to heighten. At AGA Clinical…
There are several entities who may play important roles in carrying out a clinical research trial, and actual researchers themselves will always be on this list. Clinical researchers are responsible for several important parts of the trial process, from setup to conclusion. and knowing what they do and how they can help is often valuable…
In part one of this two-part blog series, we looked at some of the new treatments that are gaining steam within the realm of pediatric migraines. Due to continued research in the form of clinical trials, more and more effective treatments are becoming realistic for pediatric migraines, which impact many children in multiple negative ways….
Headache and migraine symptoms can be both painful and debilitating for many people, especially children who suffer from them chronically. Luckily, modern medicine is constantly on the hunt for new treatments, and several of these have begun to show promise within the world of pediatric migraine treatment. At AGA Clinical Trials, we’re proud to play…
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some of the main reasons why participation in clinical trials is typically limited. There are some simple explanations for this, including the goal of targeting populations that adequately represent the groups who suffer from a given condition, and it’s important to know about these…
There are a number of elements to consider if you’re thinking about signing up for any kind of clinical research trial, and one of the first during any such situation is whether or not you will qualify for participation. Simply put, due to a number of important factors that surround the world of clinical research,…
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some basics on participating in osteoarthritis clinical trials if you suffer from this condition. There are several good reasons for doing so, and one of these that we noted is the possibility that you’ll receive the newest, best treatments available, sometimes even including those…
Conditions that require therapy and treatment for their symptoms are some of those that can be most benefitted by clinical research trials, and osteoarthritis is a good example here. The most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis is prevalent in the hands, knees, hips and spine — with symptoms that range from pain to swelling, mobility…
