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As a kidney research professional, I’m passionate about the progress that can be made with new and ongoing research and clinical trials, as well as discouraged by the… Read more

Research is a very special place! To know that you have participated in advancing the science of kidney care is very special indeed. The Study Coordinators and the… Read more

Clinical research, which tests medicine and procedures under development, has many misconceptions being perpetrated by the media and elsewhere. Here are eight myths about clinical research that need… Read more

Clinical research, also called clinical trials, test medicine and procedures under development. This is an often overlooked option for treatment for many volunteers. Here are six reasons why… Read more

Clinical research trials, or studies conducted by research professionals to test the safety and effectiveness of medications or procedures in development, come with some inherent risk. The tests… Read more

Think Baby Boomers are the biggest generation by population? Think again. Millennials now outnumber Baby Boomers by more than 7 million according to Census.gov, and that could have… Read more

Have you ever taken any medicine of any kind? Well, most medicines started in the same process – as a new drug under development going through clinical trials… Read more

Depending on the type of clinical trial, the results may be published and shared with the medical community, included in the submission to the Food and Drug Administration… Read more

There are many clinical trials seeking participants by both private and public organizations all over the country, as can be found at ClinicalTrials.gov. Participating in medical research has… Read more

For the many organizations that conduct clinical trials, ensuring the accuracy and applicability of their study results is crucial. To make sure their study results are not biased… Read more