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How to Get Paid for Medical Research

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While many clinical trials and medical research programs merely offer free treatment options for patients, you should be able to find a study that also offers financial compensation for your time in addition to the potential health benefits. ... more »

How to Follow the Latest Medical Research in Cancer

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Following the latest medical research in cancer can require a lot of effort, since the scope of the research encompasses many different scientific approaches. Ask your doctor or oncologist to help you sort out the most meaningful resources... more »

How to Follow the Latest Medical Research in Diabetes

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With the recent increase in the number of diabetes cases reported annually in the United States, more time is being spent determining the causes of the disease, and how to treat it successfully. With breakthroughs reported frequently in diabetes ... more »

How to Follow the Latest Medical Research in Genetics

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Thanks to research in the field of genetics, scientists are now able to study disease at the molecular level and learn more about causes and treatments. Through gene therapy, doctors have been able to make advances in the treatment of diseases ... more »

How to Join the Americans for Medical Advancement

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The AFMA, Americans for Medical Advancement, is an organization which has the primary goal of educating the public on medical research practices. Members believe the government is poorly spending medical research dollars and are placing ... more »

How to Learn About the Skin Cancer Diagnosis Process

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As with most types of cancers, the skin cancer diagnosis process is focused on early detection, which can determine the success of the treatment. It is important to check yourself for unusual moles, lesions or irregular patches of skin, or to ... more »

How to Participate in Clinical Trials

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Everyday new drugs are being created to fight various ailments. Immediate approval is never a given in the drug industry. Many drugs and treatment protocols are tested in a small group before being allowed in the public. These tests are called ... more »

How to protect yourself from drug errors

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Each year, more than a million Americans are injured or killed from mistakes involving their medicines. Many mistakes are made by doctors and hospitals. Here's how to protect yourself... more »

How to Save a Life by Being a Donor

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If you want to get into the "life-saving" business, become a blood donor. It's easy and painless. Read on to learn more... more »

How to Spot Side Effects of Asthma Medication

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In the asthma world, medication can be a necessary but scary prospect, especially for children. It is crucial to control symptoms, and regular corticosteroid use is recommended as a prevention measure. However, parents should be aware of the ... more »

How to Study the Human Genome Project

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Ever since Watson and Crick first explained the structure of fundamental DNA, genetic scientists have sought to understand what role genes play in controlling human characteristics. This research, they say, can improve drug development and find ... more »

How to Support Autism Research

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According to the Center for Disease Control, one in 150 children is diagnosed with autism. This severe developmental disorder appears at birth or in early childhood and causes strange and often misunderstood behavior. However, thanks to research ... more »

How to TEARS

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I am posting matter on tears…. tears represent happiness., sorrows., emotions… In humans, the tear film coating the eye has three distinct layers, from the most outer surface: 1. The lipid layer contains oils secreted by the meibomian glands. ... more »

How to Treat Marburg Virus

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Of all the diseases running rampant throughout the world, hemorrhagic fevers are the most likely to raise the hairs on the back of your neck. They are hideously painful, frightening and have extremely high mortality rates. Marburg Hemorrhagic ... more »

How to Volunteer at KlaasKids Foundation

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When you volunteer at KlaasKids Foundation, you are helping "to find the missing child." Follow these steps to lend a hand... more »

How to Volunteer at QSAC

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When you volunteer at QSAC, you are helping "to provide services to persons with autism and/or pervasive developmental disorder (PDD) throughout New York City and Long Island.".. more »

How to Volunteer at Ronald McDonald House

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When you volunteer at Ronald McDonald House, you are helping provide a "home away from home for families of seriously ill children receiving treatment at nearby hospitals." Follow these steps... more »

How to Volunteer for Medical Research

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Volunteering for medical research or clinical trials is an excellent way to help doctors and other health care professionals investigate the effectiveness of new treatments or prescription medications. Participating in such research may also ... more »

How to Volunteer With The Pediatric Aids Foundation

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When you volunteer at the Pediatric Aids Foundation, you are helping "to prevent pediatric HIV infection and to eradicate pediatric AIDS through research, advocacy, and prevention and treatment programs." Here's how to help... more »

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