Understanding Alzheimers One of the most heartbreaking things someone can go through is watching their loved one suffer from Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, while there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease or a…

Understanding Type I Diabetes Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin. Insulin is a hormone needed to allow sugar to enter cells to produce energy. The cells in your body need sugar for energy. However, sugar cannot go into most…

A clinical trial is an extremely important part of science. It is the final step in a new medication or treatment hitting the market and potentially saving lives. However, about 37 percent of clinical trials don’t enroll enough patients to proceed. In addition, 11 percent fail to enroll even…

Heartburn/Acid Reflux/GERD Clinical Study There are three million cases of people suffering from Heartburn, Acid Reflux or GERD (which stands for Gastroesophageal reflux disease) every year. Heartburn usually happens to everyone at some point after a particularly fried or spicy meal, however, Heartburn/Acid Reflux/GERD can be a debilitating disease…