Let's talk medical research

Patrick Gee didn't know that there were any problems with his kidneys until a doctor diagnosed him with kidney failure. Years on dialysis, four surgeries, 47 days in the hospital, and one successful kidney transplant later, he's participated in two clinical trials and become a proud advocate for the American Kidney Fund.

Joining a clinical trial is a significant decision, and there are several personal factors to keep in mind when deciding whether to join – not to mention including the opinions of family members and your doctor.

At Antidote, we talk a lot about how our search tool makes it easier to match with clinical trials you may qualify for. But what happens after you conduct your search?

It's an exciting time to consider participating in Parkinson's research, says Katie Kopil, PhD, Director of Research Partnerships at The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF).

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the top-ten causes of death in the United States – but 96% of people in its early stages don't even know they have it.

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a type of high blood pressure in the lungs. A rare disease, PH is often misdiagnosed as asthma or COPD. Unfortunately, delays in diagnosis mean delays in treatment; sometimes, patients aren't diagnosed until they're in late stage disease – and by then, they have limited options.

Despite decades of research, heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. It’s clear that tackling cardiovascular disease requires a new approach. That’s why today, researchers and heart health advocates are taking on heart disease, stroke, and other conditions from a variety of angles, from exploring precision medicine to driving clinical ...

If you're considering joining a clinical trial, chances are you're also familiar with the common reasons patients choose not to participate.

At Antidote, our goal is to empower patients to connect with research and seek out the best treatments while learning more about their condition. Backpack Health, our newest partner, shares our mission and gives patients a way to lighten the load of living with a chronic disease in a simple, tangible way while connecting patients with research opportunities.

Hemophilia is a rare genetic bleeding disorder, affecting around 20,000 people in the U.S. Most cases of hemophilia are inherited, but for about 30% of patients, it's caused by a spontaneous mutation in a gene associated with blood clotting.