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Embracing the Spirit of Giving: Supporting Clinical Trial Research During the Holiday Season

As the holiday season approaches, many of us are filled with the spirit of giving and generosity. While it’s a time for festive celebrations and cherished moments with loved ones, it’s also an opportunity to extend our support to important causes. One such cause that often goes unnoticed during this time is clinical trial research. …

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Empowering Women In The Fight Against CMV -Cytomegalovirus

Empowering Women In The Fight Against CMV

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common viral infection that affects people of all ages, but it poses a significant risk to specific vulnerable populations, especially pregnant women and their unborn babies. In this blog, we will study the impact of cytomegalovirus and its potential consequences for pregnant women and their infants and explore how women can …

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Understanding Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and its Effects on Women: Learn More About a Clinical Trial for a Preventative Vaccine.

Understanding Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and its Effects on Women: Learn More About a Clinical Trial for a Preventative Vaccine

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common viral infection that affects people of all ages worldwide. While it typically causes mild or no symptoms in healthy individuals, CMV can have severe consequences for specific populations, particularly pregnant women. In this blog, we will dive into the effects of CMV on women, especially during pregnancy, and shed light …

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Cytomegalovirus (CMV): Understanding the Silent Intruder

One pathogen stands out from all the other viruses that can affect human health. It is prevalent and can remain inactive in our bodies. Its ability to do this is remarkable. Cytomegalovirus (CMV), a member of the herpesvirus family, affects millions worldwide, often without causing noticeable symptoms. This blog will explore CMV. We’ll look at …

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Alopecia

Alopecia areata occurs when the body attacks the hair follicles. The attacks cause hair loss anywhere on the body and usually begin in isolated coin-sized patches. Hair growth and loss are unpredictable, and some face total hair loss on the entire scalp or body. As you can imagine, this can take a toll on the …

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YOUnique Beauty: Vitiligo

Having vitiligo can mean dealing with some pretty challenging changes that occur to your body. Although it is not life-threatening or contagious, these drastic changes can take an emotional toll on those who suffer from it. Not being able to hide from vitiligo in an increasingly superficial world can make your self- confidence take a …

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Gardening in the Autumn with RA

Autumn is here and if you suffer from rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the cooler weather may bring temporary relief before the harsh winter. Gardening in the Autumn can keep your joints healthy and your kitchen full. Gardening, in general, has health benefits for those diagnosed with RA and when you use the right tools and methods …

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Autoimmune Coping

There are over 100 distinct autoimmune diseases that affect more than 50 million people every day. The symptoms are commonly shared cross different medical specialties and can affect all organs. Fatigue, inflammation, achy muscles, and skin rashes are a few of those. Although some autoimmune diseases can have periods of remission, most require daily management. …

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Vs. Arthritis

Think rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis (also commonly known as arthritis) are the same things? Spoiler alert! They aren’t. Arthritis is a general term used to classify over 100 joint diseases. The common symptoms among these joint diseases are joint pain, swelling, stiffness, and a loss in the range of motion, but you guessed it, there …

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Famous with Lupus

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body. The symptoms can mimic other common conditions, making the path to diagnosis a challenging one. With around 1 in every 2,000 people diagnosed in the United States, lupus shows no discrimination. What is Lupus? Autoimmune diseases turn your body’s immune defense …

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