What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
By Dr. Pendleton Wickersham Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a serious disease that causes symptoms including joint pain and swelling, stiffness and fatigue. Both men and women can be affected although RA is more common in women. Onset in middle age is typical although...
New Devices in the Treatment of Type 1 Diabetes
By Dr. Douglas Denham Type 1 Diabetics are constantly in search of newer, better treatments since their disease requires 24/7 monitoring. One of the new products released for Type 1 Diabetes is the new GVOKE ready-to-use glucagon. This treatment for severe...
The Invisible Illness
By Dr. Damaso Oliva, Jr. We are always wondering what people are thinking and feeling. Understanding this is difficult under any circumstances, but with the addition of a mental disorder the level of difficulty in reaching basic understanding is greatly exacerbated. ...
What is Mild Cognitive Impairment?
By Dr. Kerry de Jesus It’s not unusual to walk into a room and forget what we went in there for. It happens to everyone occasionally, but how do we know if it’s part of the normal aging process or something more serious? Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is a condition...
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Hot Flashes
A Non-Hormonal Approach to Hot Flashes By Ayo Avworo, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC Vasomotor symptoms, commonly known as hot flashes, are intense feelings of heat, (usually) accompanied by profuse sweating, dampness, and flushing lasting about 4 to 10 minutes. They are the most...
What’s the Big Deal About Vaccines for Seniors?
by Kay Scroggins, RN If you are getting older (65 years and older), it is time to make sure you are getting the vaccines you need to prevent some of the illnesses that come around every year or are spread through contact with people having the illness, like...
Fatty Liver Disease
by Dr. Douglas Denham At Clinical Trials of Texas, Inc. (CTT), we do medical research on new drugs to treat many different types of diseases. One of these diseases – Fatty Liver Disease -- has actually been around for a long time, but there haven’t been any real...
Does Someone You Love Have Alzheimer’s Disease?
Consider a Research Study What are the benefits of a research study? Research is the only way we can work together to find a cure for Alzheimer's Disease. Qualified study participants receive care from a psychologist and a psychiatrist in addition to receiving medical...
From a Site Perspective: 5 Ways to Utilize Human Resources for Study Success
By Laura Melghem, HRM Director of Human Resources at Clinical Trials of Texas, Inc. (CTT) Turnover rates in the clinical research industry have risen in the past years to 50% and continue to negatively impact enrollment and study conduct at the site level. At CTT, we...
Why are Vaccinations so Important for Seniors?
Why do 65+ need vaccinations? Your immune system weakens as it ages and it becomes more difficult to fight off illnesses such as the flu Ongoing health problems such as diabetes can cause complications If you do get a major illness such as pneumonia it will be harder...
From a Site Perspective: 7 Ways to Rethink Patient-Centricity
As the industry continues to work to fine-tune the patient experience in clinical trials, we’re learning at the site level how to interpret that change for our own business. From processes to the types of studies we’re choosing, we’re finding that every patient...
Are My Depression Meds Still Working Well?
Signs your depression medications may not still be effective: Low energy Hard time getting started in the morning No desire to do things you normally enjoy Still feeling more down and sad than you want Who is at risk of lessening effectiveness of depression meds? 40%...
Is My Vaginal Discomfort Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)?
How can I recognize the symptoms of Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)? Burning during urination Odor which becomes stronger after intercourse Thin discharge that is white, gray or greenish What increases my chances of getting BV? Smoking Sexual activity Douching, bubble baths,...
Could it be Rosacea?
What is Rosacea? A common skin disease that varies from a tendency to blush/flush more easily than most people to thickened skin with acne-like breakouts. Who is at risk? 18 and up with an increased prevalence between 30 and 50 years old Fair skin Family history of...