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43.6 million people in the world have been diagnosed with COVID-19, with 8.82 million of them being in the U.S. Out of the millions that stared this disease down, 226,000 Americans never made it home, and that number grew to 1.16 million worldwide. With health officials predicting a second, more robust wave, how are we progressing in …
Last week, two major pharmaceutical companies announced head-turning news; they are pausing COVID vaccine trials due to a possible adverse reaction. Many of us may wonder what that means, how it affects the progress of a vaccine, and if clinical trials are truly safe. Read on to find out more about why these COVID Vaccine …
As of this blog’s writing, 7,095,422 people have tested positive for COVID-19, and 204,328 have died from it in the United States. While the impact on the economy and each household and business vary in severity, there is hope. The infection rate is slowing down, restrictions are steadily lifting, and people are getting better at existing …
It’s true; clinical trials had very humble and not-so-ethical beginnings. From the careless hands of Sir Alexander Fleming that led to the discovery of penicillin to the milkmaid’s hands in the discovery of the smallpox vaccine. Serendipity has played a role in discovering important vaccines and therapies, while something more sinister laid a foundation that …
Stomach issues are no joke. Abdominal pain, acid reflux, nausea, and vomiting can shut down any plans and leave you stuck at home, wondering where it all went wrong. August is Gastroparesis Awareness Month, and so it is an important subject to discuss since, oftentimes, people don’t realize their stomach issues are due to gastroparesis. …
Every day, possible new ways to detect, prevent, treat, and cure different medical conditions are discovered. These new insights are gained through the extensive efforts of clinical research, which can take many years. New devices, procedures and treatments are first studied in every possible scenario to ensure they meet the needed safety criteria to move …
Clinical trials are responsible for every prescription medication, and many supplements we take every day. How’s this, you ask? Clinical trials help determine if potential new ways to detect, prevent, treat, and cure certain medical conditions and illnesses, are safe and effective. But none of these possibilities would come to fruition without volunteers participating in …
Nearly two-thirds of women experience hot flashes heading into and during menopause. It is the most common discomfort experienced during that time. Every woman who experiences hot flashes has a unique experience as they can be mild or go all the way to interfering with daily life. Although common, it is not something you have …
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic disease that can have debilitating symptoms and life-threatening complications in some cases. Knowing more about UC will help you better manage your symptoms and, in turn, have a better quality of life and the possibility of long-term remission. Here are some basics when it comes to ulcerative colitis. What …
Colon cancer is now the third most common form of cancer among both men and women in the US. This type of cancer forms in the large intestine (the colon), which is the final part of the digestive tract. It is most common in older adults but can happen at to anyone at any age. …
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