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One of the questions most frequently asked by patients is, “Do I have to pay to participate in a clinical trial?” While patients typically will not incur expenses for taking part in a research study, in some instances, they may be responsible for copays and payments towards their deductible depending on their insurance plan.

Patient Experience Week is a designated time to acknowledge the healthcare staff that influence the patient experience every single day. From doctors and nurses to site staff and research coordinators, there are many individuals in the healthcare industry who make a difference in the lives of patients.

Every May is dedicated to Skin Cancer Awareness Month — a national observance designed to raise awareness around skin cancer and encourage people to practice smart prevention tactics as spring transitions into summer. Though skin cancer is the most common type of cancer, forming good sun safety habits can have a direct link to a reduction in its prevalence.

Clinical trials are crucial to advancing medical breakthroughs and bringing new therapies or treatments to market. However, for research studies to be effective, it is vital that patients take part. Unfortunately, many clinical trials are not designed with a patient-centered approach. Patients often report being unsatisfied with the experience of study participation and even report discouraging ...

For individuals and companies that write health-focused blogs, continually finding topics to cover can be a challenge at times. Whether you’re a health influencer, patient advocacy organization, or another player in the clinical trial industry, finding unique topics to differentiate a blog is not always easy. However, through the below ideas and a unique voice, it is possible to write a plethora ...

Eosinophilic esophagitis, also known as EoE, is a rare condition estimated to affect just one in 2,000 individuals. It is a disorder that impacts the esophagus (the tube connecting the mouth to the stomach) and leads to swallowing difficulties in both children and adults. To learn more about the impact of eosinophilic esophagitis, check out the information below.

When contract research organizations and pharmaceutical sponsors need to recruit patients for clinical trials, they often work with clinical trial marketing and advertising companies to reach the right candidates. These companies use strategies like digital outreach, partnering with patient advocacy organizations, and other tactics to reach patients who may qualify for a trial and inform them on ...

For clinical trial recruitment, collaboration at every level has a major impact on the patient experience — which is why Antidote operates as a partner for both sites and sponsors. By providing a range of services, our Site Management Team provides an exceptional patient experience and reduces site burden, ensuring that studies hit their recruitment targets on time. Read the one-pager below to ...

Homocystinuria, an inherited disorder, is a rare metabolic condition that impacts 1 in 335,000 people worldwide and is present from birth. Often abbreviated as HCU or HCY, homocystinuria is a genetic disorder that inhibits the body from processing certain amino acids found in proteins, causing a harmful buildup of homocysteine and methionine.

Asthma, characterized by chronic inflammation in the airways of the lungs, can lead to symptoms such as coughing, chest tightness, wheezing, and shortness of breath. It is a condition that impacts 8.3% of Americans, or roughly 26.5 million individuals. Despite current therapies, asthma is responsible for 1.3 million emergency room visits and over 3,500 deaths yearly.