Everyone knows exercise should be a part of any healthy lifestyle. When you have COPD, difficulties breathing make it hard to understand how staying active is possible. Believe it or not, exercising your body and learning how to breathe better when you have COPD has many benefits. For one, it makes it easier to breathe. …
COPD causes breathing difficulties, and nothing is more important when you can’t breathe. COPD can be challenging but managing your condition can improve your quality of life. Each person’s experience can vary with this condition, so how they manage it will differ. However, there are some general guidelines to consider when working with your doctor …
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of diseases that affect the lungs and cause breathlessness. The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) scale determines the stage of COPD for a person. The scale considers several things before classifying an individual’s COPD into four stages: mild, moderate, severe, and very severe. Stage …
It’s no secret that COVID-19 has changed the way of life for the world at large. Between working from home and wearing masks in public, everyone has been affected by it. As a result, we have all accommodated the new restrictions put in place for the safety of ourselves and others. Clinical trials also felt …
The power and impact of volunteers tackling some of the most significant issues in our society resonates a little louder this month. April is National Volunteer Month, and its purpose is simple. We are recognizing and thanking those making a difference in their communities and inspiring others to serve. Indeed, there are many ways to …
34.2 million American adults have diabetes. However, 1 in 5 don’t know they have it. Diabetes is a chronic condition that can affect many areas of the body. It’s a growing issue, more than doubling the new cases each year. Anyone can develop it, and most types can be prevented. Therefore, knowing your risk and …
A lot of progress has been made when it comes to children’s healthcare through clinical research studies. Illnesses specific to children, vaccines, and cancer therapies are some of the advancements children’s research has made in recent years. However, many more children are waiting to benefit from additional research. Regarding creating hope and improving the health …
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD is a chronic lung condition that makes it hard to breathe. It affects millions and is the third leading cause of disease-related death in the U.S. The truth about COPD is that difficulty breathing is only the beginning. Still, it is treatable and often preventable if you act now. …
If you’re a sponsor or CRO, adding additional site locations can beef up efforts when a trial is struggling to meet enrollment targets. If you are behind and need to ramp up recruitment efforts, choosing the right rescue site is extremely important. Keep reading to learn more about the Florida Institute for Clinical Research (FICR) …
Every person’s body is different, and other variances like age and gender play a significant role in responding to and processing treatments. In addition, many medical conditions remain without a specific therapy to ease the symptoms for those diagnosed. Scientists and researchers work to develop options to fill these gaps. The new potential opportunities are …
