The importance of health literacy for today's patients

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.

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How to Improve the Clinical Trial Recruitment Experience for Patients

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.

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Advertising Clinical Trials on Facebook: Do's and Don'ts

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.

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How is Parkinson’s disease diagnosed?

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.

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Webinar: Bringing inclusivity to obesity research, featuring Beyond Type 1

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 ...

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Antidote Partner Profile: A Q&A with Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF)

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.

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Talk of the Towne episode 11: American Kidney Fund

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 ...

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Whitepaper: Obesity clinical trial insights from the Antidote patient database

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.

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What is the medical definition of obesity?

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 ...

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How to get into a clinical trial? Understanding inclusion and exclusion criteria

When determining which clinical trial is the right fit, many factors must be considered. The site location, the number of required visits, and the length of the study are all important considerations, but before any of this, it is vital to consider the study's inclusion and exclusion criteria.

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