A New York Times health reporter explains what clinical trials are, why they are important and how they can help inform us. Credit...Ricardo Tomás Supported by By Nina Agrawal Nina Agrawal is a health ...

Clinical trials are the cornerstone of drug innovation in modern medicine, providing a systematic, evidence-based framework for determining the efficacy and safety of treatments before they reach ...

Many people are surprised to learn that clinical trials aren't just for people who have run out of standard treatment options, but are an important part of cancer care at every stage and most aspects ...

Clinical trials provide access to novel treatments, comprehensive care, and closer monitoring, improving outcomes for GI cancer patients. Multidisciplinary planning and biomarker testing are crucial ...

Many people are surprised to learn that clinical trials aren't just for people who have run out of standard treatment options, but are an important part of cancer care at every stage and most aspects ...

Simon Spichak finished his MSc at University College Cork, where he studied the interactions between the microbes in the gut and the brain. He became interested in science communication during his ...

When Elise Felicione tried to design a clinical trial for a supplement, 5 things got in the way. It’s a lesson for the ...

Experts say a lack of participation in clinical trials is one reason Black women are 38% more likely to die from breast cancer. A simple question sparked complicated answers: “Would you participate in ...

In November, Charlotte, N.C.-based Advocate Health launched a systemwide clinical trial network. The Advocate Health National Center for Clinical Trials aims to make clinical research part of routine ...

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