The choice to participate in a Clinical Research study is a personal decision and should be made after careful consideration of the potential risks and benefits of the study. Initial discussions with volunteers are interactive, and in this blog, I’m sharing questions commonly asked by study volunteers: Will it cost me anything to participate/will the […]
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Soup in a Snap!
Did you know that January is National Soup Month? For me, it doesn’t matter what month it is, as every day is the perfect time for a delicious steaming bowl of heaven! In fact, just the other day I made a big pot of white bean chicken chili for my family. Unfortunately later that day […]
Sometimes a Screen Failure is Not a Failure
The background work that I must do to screen a volunteer for a study is extensive. But as I’ll explain below, the time and effort can be worth it, even if the patient doesn’t qualify for the study. First, I’ll set the stage for you. The volunteer has the condition that the clinical study is […]
Love Your Leftovers
Whether it is post-holiday or just following another home cooked meal, we often find ourselves faced with a dilemma on what to do with leftovers. We can all agree that simply having the “same meal” over and over is nothing but monotonous and annoying. However using that initial food and transforming it into something new […]
Thoughts During Alzheimer's Awareness/Caregiver Month
It’s popular, especially around this time of year, to write and blog Gratitude Journals. I’ve decided I’m jumping on board. I’m grateful to have such an awesome and interesting job as a Clinical Research Coordinator. Here’s why: 1. My team – I’m grateful for my co-workers who are all caring, professional, forward thinkers; 2. Study […]
