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COVID-19 Clinical Trials Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that can cause illnesses such as the common cold, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). In 2019, a new coronavirus was identified as the cause of a disease outbreak that originated in China.   The virus is now known as the… Continue reading COVID-19

Cardiovascular Disease Clinical Trials Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease is the thickening or hardening of the arteries. It is caused by a buildup of plaque in the inner lining of an artery. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects 11–13% of the world’s population and greatly increases risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and death. It is characterized by… Continue reading Cardiovascular Disease

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a leading cause of birth defects around the world, and it is a common viral infection that usually goes unnoticed or only causes mild symptoms in most people. But if a woman becomes infected with the virus while she is pregnant, she can pass the infection to her unborn baby.… Continue reading CMV

Crohn’s Disease Clinical Trials Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) characterized by inflammation of the digestive, or gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Crohn’s can affect any part of the GI tract, from the mouth to the anus, but is most commonly found at the end of the small intestine (the ileum) where it joins… Continue reading Crohn’s Disease

Constipation Clinical Trials Constipation is a condition in which you have fewer than three bowel movements a week, or hard, dry and small bowel movements that are painful or difficult to pass.   Some people worry too much about having a bowel movement every day. There is no right number of daily or weekly bowel… Continue reading Constipation

Common Cold Treatment Clinical Trials Common cold is an illness caused by a virus. There are 200 types of these viruses, but the most common one is the rhinovirus, which is thought to be responsible for at least 50% of colds. You can catch it from another person who is infected with the virus. This… Continue reading Common Cold Treatment

Clostridium Difficile Colitis (C. diff) Vaccination Clinical Trials Clostridium difficile colitis results from disruption of normal healthy bacteria in the colon, often from antibiotics. C. difficile can also be transmitted from person to person by spores. It can cause severe damage to the colon and even be fatal.   Infections caused by clostridium difficile colitis… Continue reading Clostridium Difficile Colitis