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In-home health services improve clinical research patient retention.
Clinical Trials last for months or years. Imagine a 57-year-old cancer patient who participates in the trial and has to drive 40 miles away to the clinic multiple times for months or years. Would the participant feel comfortable doing so? The answer is obvious. While...
9 Tips for managing your kidney health
Kidneys play an important role in a person's overall well-being as they are responsible for filtering impurities, waste products, and excess water out of the blood. Kidney diseases can occur due to high blood pressure, diabetes, and a host of other chronic illnesses...
Telltale Signs of Mental Health Issues Among the Elderly
As people age, they become more susceptible to diseases and disabilities. And so at the onset of the pandemic, it isn't surprising that experts were quick to highlight how the elderly were the most vulnerable to severe illness from contracting COVID-19. Above all,...
7 Common concerns about clinical trial participation
Clinical trials refer to the research studies that investigate new treatments for diseases or new combinations of treatments. They help to achieve progress in research, improved treatment options, and better outcomes for patients. Many people participate in the...
Increasing Access to Clinical Trials and Vaccines- Innovate, Adopt and Engage
Increasing Access to Clinical Trials and Vaccines, It has always been a common scenario. That whenever there is a change there is inertia, resistance and chaos at the beginning. The same pattern holds when there is a disaster, calamity or a crisis. The pandemic is one...
5 Dietary substitutions that can boost senior health
Nutrition needs vary with age. Seniors need less energy compared to younger people due to a reduction in body mass and metabolic rate. Plus, health complications can cause very specific dietary requirements. For example, an article here on myOnsite HealthCare mentions...
9 Tips to Prepare for a Telehealth Appointment
Telehealth is a type of health service that uses technologies like video calling to consult a doctor or a health care provider from home rather than at a medical facility. We often use two terms, telehealth, and telemedicine interchangeably. But these two terms refer...
7 Tips for Aging in place: Growing Older independently
In the US, about 27% of adults aged 60 or older live alone. Hence, if you, your parents, or loved ones plan to live independently in old age, you must see that they have a safe and comfortable place to stay in and prepare for all the needed support required in...
Tips to Find a Medicare Plan That Perfectly Fits You
According to the United States Census Bureau, about 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 each day — all of whom are now eligible to join the 56.5 million Americans enrolled in the national health insurance program. However, making the switch from private, employer-provided...
8 Ways to get the most out of your physician’s appointment
Have you ever had any doubts or realized that you forgot to mention anything to your doctor after your appointment with him? This happens to most of us. If not at all times, for the most part, we are tense during the visit. However, the anxiety doesn't help us...
10 Tips for Autism Parenting
What is Autism? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that causes issues with communication and social skills. An autistic person may have intellectual disabilities, motor and coordination issues, and physical health issues. ASD is a spectrum...
6 Tips to Stay Safer in 2022
COVID-19 Omicron is ringing in the new year with us: 6 Tips to stay safer in 2022 Want to stay safe from the omicron variant? Here are 6 tips you should know The COVID-19 variant termed Omicron is spreading rapidly across the nation. COVID-19 cases are surging,...
New Year, New You!
Easy Resolutions You Can Keep All Year To Optimize Your Health The new year signifies new beginnings and a fresh start for making better choices to optimize your health. New Year’s resolutions are a great way to analyze your current health status and set...
Decentralized clinical trials: How are we improving upon the traditional approach?
Integration of technology-backed platforms with mobile services that benefit clinical research initiatives are helping to catalyze the adoption of decentralized clinical trials and emphasize the value of remote trial accessibility. The cost of clinical trial...
How do the COVID-19 home tests work?
These tests will determine if you are infected with COVID-19 by using a swab tissue sample collected from your nose. After you collect your sample, you test it using the supplied kit materials. Home tests show an accuracy rate > 90% however some human error in the...