Patient-Centric Clinical Trials: A Shift Toward More Inclusive Research Methodology
Since the Nuremberg Code was established in 1947, patient safety has been a cornerstone of clinical trial design. The core principles of the Code mandate that trials must prioritize the well-being of participants, ensure informed consent, and allow patients the freedom to withdraw from studies at any time. Modern guidelines like ICH-GCP enforce these principles […]
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) on the Rise: Here is What You Need to Know
WHAT IS GBS? TYPES OF GBS: 1. Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (AIDP): Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (AIDP) is the most common subtype of GBS although, overall, it’s a rare disorder that occurs in one out of every 1,00,000 people. In AIDP, antibodies don’t attack the nerve cells directly. Instead, they damage the glial cells that […]
Diagnostic Approach to Allergies: Skin Prick Test
The Skin Prick Test (SPT) is widely used in many countries around the world, including the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, France, and several others. It is a standard diagnostic tool for identifying IgE-mediated allergies and is commonly performed by allergists in clinical settings globally. In India, with the rising prevalence of allergies, allergists […]
The Mighty Flaxseed: A Comprehensive Guide to Its Health Benefits
Flax seeds, edible seeds harvested from flax (Linum usitatissimum) plants, used as a health food and as a source of linseed, or flaxseed, oil. Consumed as food by the ancient Greeks and Romans. Flax seeds are available in two basic varieties: (1) brown; and (2) yellow or golden. Both have similar nutritional characteristics and equal numbers of short-chain omega […]
DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION FORQUANTIFICATION OF APREMILAST IN HUMANPLASMA (K3EDTA) BY USING LC-MS/MS
Why mosquitoes bite some people more than others
Mosquitoes are vital to the ecosystem we inhabit. They undergo a unique biological life cycle: male mosquitoes mostly consume nectar from flowers, while female mosquitoes need human blood to produce their eggs, as the blood provides essential proteins. When feeding, female mosquitoes inject saliva into their host’s bloodstream. This situation contributes to the spread of […]
Current Strategies And Emerging Approaches In Treating Prion Diseases: A Systematic Review
History of Clinical Trial
Healthcare research has come a long way in the past few hundred years, from simple observations to modern large scale intervention studies involving thousands of participants. Each day, healthcare professionals and scientists finding ways in developing new and improved methods for screening, preventing, diagnosing, and treating illnesses, as well as in organizing and delivering healthcare […]
Dengue Fever: A Comprehensive Overview
Dengue Fever Dengue fever is a serious illness spread by mosquitoes. It’s common in tropical and subtropical areas like Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, the Caribbean, and parts of Central and South America. This article explains what dengue fever is, including details about the virus, its phases, symptoms, incubation period, and more. The Dengue Virus […]
“Rising Concerns Over M-Pox Virus – What You Need to know and How to Stay Safe”
Self-care and prevention Most people with mpox will recover within 2–4 weeks. To aid recovery and prevent transmission: Do’s Do not’s To prevent spread of mpox to others, persons with mpox should isolate at home, or in hospital if needed, for the duration of the infectious period (from onset of symptoms until lesions have healed […]
