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80Malaria and the Immune System
Approximately 300 million of the world’s population is suffering from a quiet life threatening parasitic disease (Roll Back Malaria, 2001). Between 1 and 1.5 million people, most of whom are children, die from this disease every year (World...
2 comments87What Happens During a Stroke
A man finds himself in familiar surroundings. He goes about his usual business doing what he typically does, whether it is completing work, chores, or playing some golf, when all of a sudden; the world around...
1 comment82Stakeholders & Roles in Clinical Research
The clinical research industry is an ever-evolving and ever-changing enterprise. It is continuously achieving advancements that would not be possible without the many key players and stakeholders within the...
1 comment87Perspectives on Fraud in Clinical Research - Views from the Sponsor, Investigator, IRB & FDA
Background Information & General History Advancements in medical treatments and healing have been achieved as a result of gaining new knowledge and applying it for the good of humanity. In attaining...
2 comments67Use of Placebos in Study Designs Instead of Standard of Care in Medication
Introduction to the Use of Placebo: In the pursuit of gaining knowledge and scientific advancement for the purpose of establishing new medical treatments, clinical trials provide us with the path to...
0 comments70The Ethical Controversies of Stem Cell Research
Introduction to Stem Cell Research A stemcell is derived from the inner cell mass of an egg 4 days after fertilization. It is capable of indefinite reproduction, and is independently capable of generating...
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