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Here you can find a selection of the latest research news stories and medical breakthroughs. Take a look below to learn more!
How Patient Recruitment Influences the Success of Clinical Trials
Recruiting suitable patients for clinical trials is critical in developing new medicines and treatments that can improve people’s lives. But how does this process work, and what are the challenges?
Research News
Here you can find a selection of the latest research news stories and medical breakthroughs. Take a look below to learn more!
“It’s Nice That Someone is Looking Out for You” – Feeling Guided Throughout Research Participation
Andrew is living with COPD and is participating in a trial through the British Research Panel. He shared his experiences participating in the trial and how close contact with our nurses has helped him to feel reassured and valued.
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I Signed Up to Make a Difference
In our work with finding participants for an ulcerative colitis trial, The British Research Panel have spoken with two volunteer participants, Jan and Joanne. They want to fight the stigma surrounding ulcerative colitis and make a difference for a disease that is often overlooked.
“When I first became diabetic, I felt a sense of shame about it” – Uncovering the Stigma Surrounding Type 2 Diabetes and How we can Improve Education.
British Research Panel members Peter, Paul and Gillian are all living with Type 2 Diabetes. Finding out they had this condition came as a shock to them all, which is why they want to raise awareness of Type 2 Diabetes and challenge common misconceptions surrounding it.
How Can I Find Reliable Health Information Online? – 5 questions to ask yourself
When faced with questions about health, reaching for your phone is often the first thing we do to get information. Google, Facebook and other platforms can quickly provide answers regarding symptoms, clinical pictures and treatment options. However, in order to find information transparently, there are a few things to keep in mind, because searching the […]
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Tough Times Ahead for Tracy – How the Cost-of-Living Crisis is Affecting People with Lung Conditions
With inflation at a high and the costs of food, electricity and gas on the rise, many people are worried about the winter ahead. For those with lung conditions, the approaching cold months are particularly concerning as many will struggle to heat their homes. We spoke to one of our members to hear her thoughts […]