clinical-research

A practical JAMA Network Open submission guide for clinical researchers evaluating their work against the journal's open-access clinical-research bar.

A medical manuscript review service should test whether a clinical or biomedical paper is ready for journal review, not just edit the English.

Nature Medicine and BMJ both publish clinical research, but Nature Medicine rewards translational human-health insight while BMJ rewards practical medical consequence.

In clinical research, safety documentation plays a critical role in protecting participants and ensuring regulatory transparency. Among the many documents generated during a study, safety narratives and Clinical Study Report (CSR) narratives are often discussed together—and sometimes interchangeably, which can cause confusion. Despite sharing similar terminology, these two narrative types serve d…

Newswise — Understanding pediatric clinical trials is the first step toward deciding if your child should join one. Is participation in clinical research right for your family? Children's Hospital Los Angeles shares the answers to parents' frequently asked questions. What is a clinical trial? Clinical trials are research studies that test medications, therapies, devices, and procedures to see if …

Join us as we present the findings of AMRC's 2025 industry consultation on quality in clinical research and outline the steps the association will take to define and recognise quality in practice.

🧬 Behind the Scenes: How Our Obesity Trials Are Shaping the Future of Weight Management Obesity is a complex condition affecting millions worldwide — and at [Your Company Name], we’re committed to advancing solutions through science, compassion, and innovation. Our clinical trials are more than data collection; they’re a gateway to better health, deeper understanding, ... Read more The post 🧬 Beh…

While he’s a firm believer in the entire clinical trial process, for Carlos Orantes, Chief Executive Officer at Alcanza Clinical Research, there’s an unmistakable ‘magic’ to be found in late-stage trials. “You’re that much closer to bringing lifesaving and enhancing drugs and devices to patients by collaborating with other dedicated professionals,” he says.

Rethinking Recovery – The Role of Clinical Trials in Post-Surgical Pain Pain is a natural part of surgical recovery—but how we manage that pain can have lasting effects on health and well-being. Traditionally, opioids have been the go-to solution for post-surgical pain, but growing concerns about dependency, side effects, and the ongoing opioid crisis are ... Read more The post Rethinking Recover…

Derailed a bit at first to discover she’d in fact been hired as a clinical researcher, Byrne realized quickly. “I had found my life’s work.” Or, perhaps more accurately, it found her. And over three decades on, she’s CEO of Javara, a founding member of the Association for Multisite Research Corporations (AMRC) and a leading voice in clinical trial innovation.

Men’s Health and Metabolic Disease: Why More Men Should Join Clinical Trials Metabolic diseases—such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease—pose a serious threat to men’s health. In fact, men are often at higher risk for developing complications due to biological, hormonal, and behavioral factors that differ from those in women. Despite this, men ... Read more The post Men’s Heal…

Diabetes: How Clinical Research Is Transforming Diabetes Care Diabetes is one of the most widespread chronic conditions in the world, affecting over 37 million Americans and hundreds of millions globally. Whether it’s Type 1, Type 2, or gestational diabetes, managing blood sugar and preventing complications remain lifelong challenges. But behind the scenes, clinical research is ... Read more The …

Are You a Candidate for a Knee Replacement Study? Here’s What to Know Knee pain is one of the most common and debilitating conditions, especially as we age. For many people, when conservative treatments like physical therapy, medications, and injections no longer work, total knee arthroplasty (TKA), or knee replacement surgery, becomes the next step. ... Read more The post Are You a Candidate for…

A case report is a thorough report of an individual patient’s symptoms, signs, diagnosis, therapy, and follow-up. Case reports often describe an uncommon or unexpected occurrence and, as such, remain one of the bedrock of medical advancement, providing many new concepts in medicine. Some studies include a thorough examination of the relevant literature on the subject. The clinical case report is …

Journal of Surgery- Juniper Publishers Abstract Gallbladder disease is a condition that affects nearly 20% of adults in the United States. Roughly 20% of them will develop symptoms throughout their lives; the risk of cholecystitis increases with age and sex, being females in a higher-risk population with a female-to-male ratio of 4:1. An early cholecystectomy is the best choice to treat gall…

In clinical research with participating patients, research nurses play a central role. On a daily basis, they balance the values of care and the needs of research. For these nurses, it is clear that patients’ informed consent for research participation is more than just a one-time event completed by signing the form. The written consent […] The post Research nurses on ethical challenges in recrui…

Annals of Reviews and Research - Juniper Publishers Abstract Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, or chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, an autoimmune disorder targeting the thyroid gland, presents a global health concern. This review compiles current knowledge, advancements in research findings, and emerging trends related to this condition’s etiopathogenesis, diagnosis, management, and complications. The…

The one-year fellowship is designed for early-career researchers as a way for the Foundation to cultivate the next generation of investigators who could advance the development and clinical adoption of focused ultrasound in immuno-oncology.

Low-intensity focused ultrasound is being used in two studies at the University of Virginia and West Virginia University School of Medicine to treat addiction. Read more about the studies in the Washington Post’s article.

The Foundation has long championed the importance of clinical data registries in today's rapidly evolving therapeutic landscape. The value that clinical registries offer is multifaceted and critical to advancing patient care and medical understanding. In this post, I outline the four main advantages of registries and describe the main ways the Foundation works to facilitate their use.