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The Cedar Health Research Way: Results Through Connections Welcome to Cedar Health Research, where excellence in healthcare innovation is our driving force. We are a tech-enabled organization simplifying clinical research involvement for healthcare partners and patients while producing powerful and valuable results for our healthcare partners. We are transforming the clinical trial model by centralizing…

Welcome to the Cedar Health Research blog, where we will delve into the complex world of autism in children. In this space, we aim to provide you with the latest insights, research findings, and practical information related to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in young individuals. With a deep commitment to understanding and supporting the unique…

Welcome to the Cedar Health Research blog, dedicated to shedding light on Alzheimer’s disease during Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Here, we delve into the intricate world of this neurodegenerative condition, aiming to provide you with insights, and practical information related to Alzheimer’s Disease. With a strong commitment to understanding the impact of this disease…

The need for participants in clinical trials has always been high but most of us have never experienced the urgency quite like we did during COVID-19. Throughout the past year, we’ve been quarantined, masked up, and armed with sanitizer, patiently waiting for the development of a vaccine that can get life somewhat back to normal.…

There are over 150 types of human papillomavirus (HPV), and some of them can cause various cancers. HPV-16 is one of the strains associated with this growing risk. There are often no signs or symptoms present with HPV, and individuals unknowingly pass it to others as a result. Here are the what, where, why, and…

About 8% of children suffer from migraines and around 1.5-2% experience chronic migraines, meaning they have a headache more than 15 days a month. Symptoms can be just as debilitating in children as they are in adults. Learning how to help manage them is just one of the many things a family must juggle each…

April is National Volunteer Month. While there are many different kinds of volunteer opportunities, we want to thank those who participate in clinical research. Without their selfless contributions, medical advances would cease to exist. We are encouraging everyone this April to thank a volunteer. If you can, consider being a volunteer for clinical research.  …

Endometriosis (Endo) is a condition that affects approximately 1 in 10 reproductive-aged (12-52) individuals. It is a leading cause of infertility, and symptoms may be so severe they interfere with daily life. Despite its prevalence, diagnosis takes on average 7-10 years. Thankfully, scientists and health officials continue to work diligently, researching an end to endometriosis.…

Despite naysayers, the flu is still very active, though numbers appear to be lower due to, at least in part, mask-wearing and social distancing for COVID-19. The overwhelming focus on the pandemic makes it feel like the flu is no longer a problem. Unfortunately, this is not the case and continuing the search for treatments…

Hot flashes are a common symptom of menopause. They typically begin as a sudden sensation of heat on the upper torso and face that can spread to the rest of the body. Profuse sweating usually follows, lasting anywhere between 30 seconds and 5 minutes. When they occur at night, they are called night sweats and…

Approximately half of the people who get migraines have their first attack before the age of 12. They have even been reported in children as young as 18 months. Cedar Health Research is currently conducting pediatric migraine studies to improve future options for children who suffer from them. To help get the word out, we’ve…

Migraines are a complicated neurological disease that causes head pain and other symptoms. While they are mostly attributed to adults, kids get them too. Most kids will get head pain at some point, but migraines are much more than a nasty headache. We’re going to show you some differences between headaches and migraines in kids,…

To set the stage for our new hot flash study enrolling here at Cedar Health, we talked with our women’s health principal investigator, Dr. Sooyeon Choi. Dr. Choi is a practicing physician at Walnut Hill OBGYN in addition to her PI duties here at Cedar Health. Her passion for women’s health and advancing treatment for…

Patient recruitment in clinical trials continues to be a pain point in the clinical trial process. Meeting enrollment goals is one thing but obtaining enough demographic diversity in the treatment populations is another. While racial and ethnic minorities continue to be underrepresented in clinical trials, diversity challenges in gender and age exist as well. Solutions…

There’s no doubt about it, when you mention kids and clinical research in the same sentence, you can be sure there will be a certain amount of misunderstanding and stigma that follows. Clinical research studies help us find better ways to detect, prevent, and treat different medical conditions. The volunteers that participate in studies help…

The coronavirus pandemic affected the pharmaceutical and research industry drastically, causing many research sites to slow, pause, or even stop their clinical trials. As the nation slowly adjusts, clinical trials have restarted, and in addition, a surge of COVID-19 trials have also been added to the playing field. So, how is it affecting us now?…

Endometriosis is a condition where the type of tissue found inside of the uterus grows outside of it. Complications occur as the tissue grows, these growths can become inflamed, irritated, and swollen. During the break down of these growths, scaring called adhesions, and pain can occur especially before and during the menstrual cycle. It is…

Dr. Priya Subramanian, infectious disease specialist and principal investigator at Cedar Health Research, told KDFW that people should still avoid gatherings — even small ones. Read more here

The clinical trial process is proving to be more challenging as protocols become more sophisticated, and finding qualified patients is harder than ever. Fortunately, Cedar Health Research, with the power of Aspen Insights technology, is deploying a new model that accelerates the clinical trial process we know today.   The Traditional Clinical Trial Model Clinical…

In a recent article, Dr. Subramanian, Principal Investigator at Cedar Health Research, talks about the similarities between the symptoms of West Nile and COVID-19. Check it out here

Dr. Priya Subramanian, infectious disease specialist and principal investigator at Cedar Health Research explains that even individuals who don’t have COVID-19 symptoms can still be contagious. Read more here

72% of women with endometriosis reported having 8 or more symptoms that interfere with their daily life and activities. If you or someone you love has endometriosis, learning more about this condition is the first step in supporting each other.   Impact on Body Endometriosis is a painful disorder in which, tissue that normally lines…

Let’s face it. The internet is filled with information that may not always be true. Endometriosis is a commonly misunderstood condition that affects millions of women around the world. Information surrounding this women’s health problem can sometimes be a bit foggy. Let’s debunk common myths about endometriosis, plus what you can do to help other…

Most days, I face the kind of pain that would make most people stay home in bed. I make sure to double up on feminine products just to help control my heavy bleeding (and keep a change of clothes too). My boyfriend is frustrated because when we have sex, frequently, it hurts. You wouldn’t know…

Innovate research is paramount to accelerating the discovery of future women’s health treatments and therapies. Our proven model at Cedar Health Research enables us to match qualified female patients quickly and efficiently to women’s health trials. Improved recruitment techniques are a win for clinical trial volunteers, doctors and study sponsors.   Closing the Recruitment Gap…

Indications such as endometriosis and uterine fibroids are the tip of the iceberg in women’s health research. Many of these conditions are not fully understood; therefore, clinical research is vital to helping researchers find better treatments and therapies to improve the health and well-being of women around the globe. The team at Cedar Health Research,…

Clinical researchers face uphill challenges in patient recruitment as clinical trial protocols have become more and more complex over the years. Cedar Health Research, backed by Aspen Insights technology, facilitates new connections between physicians, their patients, and clinical trial opportunities to accelerate patient recruitment. A few points we will cover:   Gain insight on the…

Patient recruitment has historically been one of the most difficult challenges facing the clinical research industry. Cedar Health Research and Aspen Insights are solving the clinical trial recruitment gap by finding “needles in a haystack” with advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI).   The Recruitment Problem Sites and Sponsors often face several barriers when recruiting for clinical…

Let’s face it; the clinical research process has proven to be a debilitating tide of inaccurate patient recruitment results, minimal physician participation, and lack of qualified patients. Fortunately, Cedar Health Research, with the power of Aspen Insights technology, is striving to give back to the research community by providing a streamlined approach to clinical trials.…

Clinical researchers around the world are in the race to find an effective vaccine and treatments for the novel coronavirus that has taken the world by surprise this year. With the help of AI-technology and access to breakthrough antibody testing, Cedar Health Research, stands ready to enroll and execute faster for upcoming COVID-19 clinical trials.…

Original Article From NBCDFW.com Published April 22, 2020 Like most moms-to-be, Salma Grado is excited and a bit nervous expecting her first child. Pregnancy always brings mixed emotions, but anxieties have been heightened by the unknowns surrounding the coronavirus. “It’s a really unsettling time to be pregnant especially with your first child,” said expectant mother…

New OBGYN study registry could shed light on COVID-19 effects on pregnant mothers and newborns.   DALLAS, TX – Leaders at Cedar Health Research have begun working on several projects related to the novel coronavirus, one of which is a revolutionary women’s health & pediatric health outcomes registry study to track the impact of COVID-19…