Most Obese People Will Never Reach Normal Weight: Study

Weight loss is considered a major health goal for people who are obese, but the reality is that few reach a normal weight or keep any lost pounds off, a new study shows. In any given year, obese men had a 1-in-210 chance of dropping to a normal weight, according to the study, which tracked over 176,000 obese British adults.Women fared a bit better: Their odds were 1 in...

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First Clinical Research Stock Index (FCRI)

Market Activity FCRI gained 7% last month, while pharmas gained 3%, biotechs gained 3%, and the   general market gained 2%. Seven FCRI stocks gained and two declined. There were two   significant gainers: INC Research Holdings (+25%) and ICON (+20%). There were no   significant decliners. Notes on Indices    First Clinical Research Index...

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Why an HIV Vax Only Works for Some

The only HIV vaccine to show promising efficacy in clinical trials stimulated an antibody-based defence in some individuals but not in others. Analysing patients’ samples from a large trial that took place in Thailand between 2003 and 2005, researchers have now identified a subgroup of study participants who express a human leukocyte antigen (HLA) allele linked to reduced...

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Clinical Research Word Puzzle

Find 40 words used commonly in clinical research! ...

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NCI’s Clinical Trials Programs and Initiatives

Why Clinical Trials Are Critical to Progress against Cancer How New Knowledge about Cancer Is Changing Clinical Trials How NCI Programs Make a Difference Early-Phase Clinical Trials: Building on Basic and Preclinical Advances Phase II and Phase III Trials: Testing Effectiveness Correlative and Quality of Life Studies: Improving Standard Clinical Practice How NCI Is Supporting...

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Clinical trail Broadcast series……. part I

  1-The Power of Clinical Partnerships Zaher El-Assi, President of Merge eClinical, shares lessons learned and the core practices his company uses to forge long-term partnerships that produce value for both companies that goes beyond the traditional buy-sell relationship.        2-How Information Technology is Leveling the Clinical Research...

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