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The male sex hormone, testosterone, is a vital component in male sexual health and development. In addition, testosterone aids in the development of masculine features like facial and body hair, a deeper voice, and stronger muscles. Although testosterone levels naturally decrease with age, there is a point where you can have a deficiency, which can …
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Nearly 1 in 5 adults will have a diagnosable mental health condition in any given year. Yet, 56% of adults with mental illness do not receive treatment. Amid COVID-19 and preparations being made to reopen the country, the timing couldn’t be more perfect. Mental Health Awareness Month Mental Health …
A pandemic a disease that is prevalent over an entire country or around the world. In early March, COVID-19 was classified as a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO), but one could argue that there is another silent pandemic sweeping the nation, fatty liver disease. In fact, according to the NIH, between 30 and 40 percent of …
World Immunization Week is celebrated the last week of April and aims to promote the use of vaccines to protect those of all ages against diseases. Each and every year, millions of lives are saved due to vaccines, and immunizations are recognized as one of the most cost-effective health interventions. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought …
Since 1995 the first full week of April has been deemed National Public Health Week (NPHW). NPHW is fast approaching and is a time for communities everywhere to come together to highlight the issues that are important to improving the public’s health and helping people to live longer, happier, and healthier lives. National Public Health …
Evolution Research Group (“ERG”), a leading independent clinical research site company with a focus in neuroscience and other special populations, has acquired Staten Island, NY-based Richmond Behavioral Associates (“RBA”). Founded by Drs. Mark DiBuono and Adam Smith, RBA has been conducting CNS clinical trials for over 14 years across a broad range of illnesses including depression, …
ERG’s Sites have taken action The health of our staff members, study participants and visitors is of utmost importance to us. Weeks ago, we took all action necessary to ensure everyone’s safety including following guidance from the CDC and National Institute of Health, and added even more preventative measures. These precautions include the use of …
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder. It can be diagnosed as early as the age of 2, although some adults with milder symptoms live undiagnosed. Males are four times more likely to develop a form of autism than females. ASD is complex, and there is a lot of false information out there. …
Healthcare safety is a growing public health concern since we all will interact with the healthcare system at some point in our lives. Although clinical trials aren’t technically part of the healthcare system, participants do receive health care in similar ways. Those that participate may receive expert care by a team of doctors, nurses, and …
Three hundred million people worldwide suffer from depression, and 16.2 million adults in the U.S. have had at least one depressive episode in a given year. Although it’s not uncommon to feel sadness from time to time, major depression is much more. Lasting feelings of sadness, lowered energy, loss of appetite, and lack of interest in things …
