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What do volunteers for research studies do after finding a trial?

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For many people, participating in a research study presents an interesting opportunity with many benefits to volunteering. While there are many types of clinical research, all with distinct goals and timelines, trial volunteers will follow a similar path when taking part. Read on to learn more about the process.

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Study finds a concerning association between BMI and the adolescent brain

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A large national study published in the International Journal of Obesity now finds that preteens carrying excess weight have notable differences in cognitive performance, brain structures, and brain circuitry when compared to preteens with normal body-mass index (BMI). Obesity is a growing epidemic in children and adults.

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How a surprise finding made an Alnylam study one of biotech's most 'polarizing' trials

Bio Pharma Dive

A study testing Alnylam's drug Onpattro in a deadly heart condition was once seen as a sure bet. Now the trial is the source of much debate, and its outcome could influence how future treatments for the disease are developed.

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UK study finds screening with a PSA test in prostate cancer can lead to overdiagnosis

Pharma Times

Prostate cancer is responsible for around 12,000 deaths a year in the UK and is the second biggest cause of death for men

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2022 Research: The Rapid Rise of Ocean Freight Visibility

A research study conducted by The Journal of Commerce and FourKites surveyed hundreds of international shippers, exploring how their usage of global supply chain visibility technology has evolved since the onset of global disruptions caused by COVID-19.

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Stress not a significant factor in migraine attacks, study finds

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New findings from a digital study have challenged the belief that stress is a significant factor in triggering migraine attacks. Results came from a study by the digital health firm Curelator and the University of Calgary, who found that only 7.1%

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Procrastinating Could Be a Sign of Serious Health Problems, Study Finds

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

Studies have shown that at least half of university students procrastinate to a level that is potentially harmful to their education. University students have a lot of freedom but not much structure. This can be bad for habitual procrastinators. But this may not be the only negative result of putting things off until a later […]