Study: Only 1 in 5 Diagnosed with Cancer Seeks a Clinical Trial
The last thing a person wants to hear from their doctor is “You have cancer.” Unfortunately, that’s the reality for the thousands of Americans…
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Latinos: Share Your Cancer Journey or Caregiver Experience
Researchers at Texas Tech University are interested in learning more about you and your family caregiver’s experience with advanced cancer. The …
The Need for Latino-Focused Parkinson’s Disease Research
Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that causes uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance, according to …
Join the VIVA-MIND Study of an Oral Drug for Alzheimer’s!
Researchers at The Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases at UT Health San Antonio are recruiting participants for the…
Explore Resources for Bladder Cancer Survivors and Caregivers!
Every year, more than 82,000 people are diagnosed with bladder cancer. Making up 5% of all cancers, bladder cancer also is the 6th most common cance…
Brain Scans Reveal What May Drive Obesity in Men, Women
Obesity can stem from genetics, food and activity, and social and environmental inequities. We also know from past research that brain structure and m…
Latinos, Help Researchers Understand How Social Factors Affect Rheumatoid Arthritis!
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be debilitating and place a significant burden on patients, their families, employers, and the government. While genetic…
‘It Helped Me Because I’m Here’: Why Diana Lopez Chose a Clinical Trial
When asked about achievements in her life, Diana Lopez of San Antonio, Texas, didn’t have to think long about her answer. Surviving cancer. Lopez wa…
Positive Study Results Give New Hope for Alzheimer’s Patients
Alzheimer’s patients and their loved ones have new reason for hope after positive results from clinical trial of a new treatment called lecanemab. L…
New Study Aims to Create Risk “Scorecard” for Dementia/Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers at UC Davis Health and the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) are working on a new study to predict w…