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Improving health literacy for more equitable access to clinical trial research Low health literacy is a major concern in healthcare. Statistics show that nearly 88% of Americans struggle with health literacy, and this issue is not evenly distributed across the population. Older adults, racial and ethnic minorities, non-native English speakers, low-income individuals, and those with limited ...

Providing individuals with health education is an extremely important role of any person or organization working in the medical space. To do this effectively, it is vital to be able to reach audiences in a way that they can understand — which is why health literacy is an important part of the discussion.

Finding patients who may be interested in your trial is often a difficult part of the clinical trial patient recruitment process. Once you have an interested patient, creating a positive experience and a seamless patient journey are both critical components to ensure they take the next step in determining their eligibility for your trial.

Facebook has over 2 billion daily users, making it one of the most effective ways clinical research recruitment agencies share clinical trial opportunities with patients. But the platform isn't always intuitive, and small mistakes can lead your ads to be rejected, or reach the wrong audience.

Receiving a Parkinson’s diagnosis is a life-altering event that nearly 1 million people in the United States have experienced. Parkinson’s disease symptoms can vary from person to person. Receiving a diagnosis often requires several steps. In this blog, we’ll be sharing more details about the disease and discussing opportunities for individuals to get involved in Parkinson’s research.

Obesity is a common condition, impacting nearly 3 in 4 adults over the age of 20 in the United States. Research into obesity medications has increased significantly in recent years, resulting in novel weight-management drugs that are continuing to drive interest and demand. However, although obesity disproportionately impacts people of color, many of these studies are still made up of ...

Enabling medical advancements is one of Antidote’s chief missions, and one way we do this is through our robust partner network. By providing our clinical trial search tool, Antidote Match, to these organizations at no cost, we can build relationships with condition experts, reach patient communities effectively, and aid individuals during their search for clinical trials.

In the latest installment of Talk of the Towne, we sat down with Melanie Paris, M.A., MPH, the Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships and Kidney Disease Education at the American Kidney Fund (AKF). In the discussion, we got her insights into the types of kidney disease, treatment disparities, and the importance of clinical research in the field. She also shared many valuable resources for ...

Obesity, a medical condition characterized by an increased amount of body fat, impacts nearly 3 in 4 adults over the age of 20 in the United States. Most commonly defined as a Body Mass Index (BMI) over 30, it is a chronic condition that can negatively impact many aspects of a person’s health.

Obesity, a condition that impacts 2 out of 5 adults in the United States, has become a significant health concern, both due to the impacts it has on individuals with the condition and the effect it can have on the overall medical system. It is estimated that obesity is responsible for nearly $1.73 billion in excess treatment costs annually, compounded by the fact that individuals with obesity are ...