Cancer Clinical Trials See Shortage of Participants
Despite widespread public awareness campaigns on behalf of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), it seems the majority of patients don’t know about the cancer clinical trials available to them. Clinical trials are still the only means to test new cancer treatment and medication, but the AACR says fewer than five percent of cancer patients volunteer. […]
Diabetics: Put Your Best Foot Forward
Most Americans might not know to associate diabetes with feet, but diabetics can endure a whole host of foot problems. Diabetes can cause nerve damage in the feet, so patients can’t feel things that would send a healthy person limping, such as small cuts or foreign objects in shoes. This, combined with poor circulation, which […]
Facility Firms Have A Critical Role In The Fight Against Climate Change—And It’s Not Just About Designing Green Buildings
Facility firms, which are responsible for the design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and infrastructure, have a critical role to play in the fight against climate change. While designing green buildings is an important part of this effort, it is not the only way that facility firms can contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and […]
3 Implications For Pharmacy In A Post-Roe World
The landmark Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade legalized abortion in the United States in 1973. Since then, the right to access safe and legal abortion has been a critical aspect of women’s healthcare in the country. However, with the recent appointment of conservative justices to the Supreme Court, there is growing concern that Roe […]
2 Popular Drug Benefit Strategies That Have Unintended Consequences For Health Equity
The high cost of prescription drugs is a significant challenge for many Americans, and health plans often use drug benefit strategies to help manage costs. However, two popular drug benefit strategies – formularies and copay structures – can have unintended consequences for health equity. In this article, we will discuss these two strategies and their […]
Women: Take the “Pearl Pledge” For Cervical Cancer Awareness
Staying healthy can be easier when done with a friend. That’s the idea behind the new “Take the Pearl Pledge” program to fight cervical cancer. “Cervical cancer is the second leading cancer in women worldwide. This year in the United States, more than 11,000 women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer, and more than 4,000 […]
Building Good Trust in the Science of Vaccines
During the pandemic, Geraldine Bradshaw, a school principal in Durham, North Carolina, volunteered for a clinical trial that tested one of the COVID-19 vaccines. She says her students inspired her to do so and she in turn wanted to inspire African Americans like herself. “It gave me the power to help pave a way for […]
Are You At Risk of Having a Fatal Brain Aneurysm?
It should have been a day like any other for Lisa Colagrossi, a New York City journalist for WABCChannel 7. She should have reported the news and returned home to her family. Instead, on March 20, 2015, the 49-year-old mother of two, died from a ruptured brain aneurysm. Unlike cancer and other diseases, little is […]
The Role Life Sciences Plays In Closing The Nursing Experience-Complexity Gap
The healthcare industry is rapidly changing, and the complexity of patient care is increasing. As a result, the nursing experience-complexity gap is widening, creating challenges for healthcare providers and patients alike. The life sciences industry can play a critical role in closing this gap by developing innovative solutions and technologies that help nurses better manage […]
“Keep Up The Rates” Campaign Encourages Vaccination Amidst COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our health and well-being beyond the damage caused by the virus. In nearly every community, elective surgeries have been postponed, and routine care has been delayed. Amid closed healthcare offices and clinics, compounded by fear of contracting COVID-19, routine vaccinations have declined significantly across all age groups, with demand plummeting […]