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Issue 14.15 In the past decade, cases of diabetes have skyrocketed. Having diabetes puts us at a greater risk of developing heart disease and high blood pressure. FACT: more than one out of three people in this country have abnormally high blood sugar that signals prediabetes. Diabetes is very common in people 65+ years with […] Issue 3.15 Have you ever wondered about enrolling in a clinical trial of a new treatment? The decision may not be easy, however without the clinical trials we would not have the life saving treatments we have the today. A year ago, “Joe” a healthy active young man running his own business was diagnosed with […] Issue 38.14 What is a clinical study? A clinical study is a carefully controlled scientific investigation which looks at promising medications, treatments or devices to see if they are safe and effective. Each study aims to answer specific scientific questions and to find better ways to prevent, diagnose or treat certain condition.¹ Who can participate? […] Issue 32 & 33.14 Do you suffer from chronic constipation due to an “unknown cause” or pain medication? Chrysalis Clinical Research is currently conducting clinical trials for two of the most common causes of chronic constipation and constipation caused by the use of pain medications. Over 100 million Americans suffer from some form of chronic […]
What is a clinical study? A clinical study is a carefully controlled scientific investigation which looks at promising medications, treatments or devices to see if they are safe and effective. Each study aims to answer specific scientific questions and to find better ways to prevent, diagnose or treat certain condition.¹ Who can […] Issue 23.14 Have you ever wondered how a prescription drug, non-prescription or devices makes it to the market? Well, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), through many, many years of research they have come up with a well-orchestrated process for the makers of drugs to follow. Drug companies develop many new drugs in a […] Issue 18.14 In the past decade, cases of diabetes have skyrocketed. Having diabetes puts us at a greater risk of developing heart disease and high blood pressure. FACT: more than one out of three people in this country have abnormally high blood sugar that signals prediabetes. Diabetes is very common in people 65+ years with […] Issue 49.13 Have you ever wondered about clinical trials? What they are? Who volunteers? What do I experience when part of a clinical trial? These and many other questions I have fielded in my 1000 years of managing clinical trials. Clinical trials are the study of investigational medications for a certain disease or condition. Before […] Issue 44.13 Over 100 million Americans suffer from some form of chronic pain; which is pain that lasts for a long period of time. Doctors commonly treat people with chronic pain with prescription “opioid” pain medications. Opioid medications which include, but not limited to: Vicodin, Duragesic, Oxycontin, Oxycodone, OxyContin, Morphine, Hydromorphone, Methadone, Fentanyl, Codeine, Percocet […] Issue 28.13 In the past decade, cases of diabetes have skyrocketed. Having diabetes puts us at a greater risk of developing heart disease and high blood pressure. FACT: more than one out of three people in this country have abnormally high blood sugar that signals prediabetes. Diabetes is very common in people 65+ years with […] |
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