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HPV Overview With over 100 known variants and no known cure, the human papillomavirus (HPV) infects the skin or moist areas of the body, resulting in warts, unusual growths or sores. Most HPV cases lead to mild infections, but some can cause cervical and other cancers in both women and men. HPV is very common, infecting more than 3 million …
Influenza is a highly contagious respiratory infection which can present with symptoms ranging from mild to life-threatening, including cough, runny nose, congestion, fever, headaches, body aches, chills, fatigue, weakness and loss of appetite. Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea may also be experienced, but these are symptoms more typical to children. The flu is an airborne virus easily spread by simply talking …
Although the word “epidemic” is frequently used today in casual conversation to describe anything to the point of excess in which it becomes negative, such as our all too common cell phone addictions, too much plastic surgery and the very serious issue of opioid abuse. In truth, the origin of the word “epidemic” is medical. It can be traced all …
If you are considering playing a vital role in the advancement of medicine and medical technology by embarking on your first experience as a clinical trial volunteer, you most likely have a few questions about clinical research and the clinical trial process. For your convenience, the medical and research professionals at Velocity Clinical Research have put together a list of …
According to the National Institute of Health, the types of medical studies performed by researchers are separated into two main categories – observational studies and clinical studies. A medical observational study is much like it sounds. It is the study by a researcher through observation. In an observational study, individuals are studied without experiments or new test treatments. They are …
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the unexplained death, typically during sleep, of a baby under the age of one year who shows no signs or symptoms of any illness or medical condition. According to a recent report by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), over 37 percent of infant deaths in the United States can be attributed to SIDS. …
New Smyrna Beach is a town chock-full of friendly locals, welcoming venues and amazing events that visitors can enjoy throughout the year; and the summer months are a particularly fun time of year to put all that to the test! They (and by “they,” I mean all of those lucky travelers who have set foot on Flagler Avenue) always say, …
Chronic sinusitis is a common condition affecting over 30 million people within the United States. Sometimes confused with allergies or the common cold due what may be similar symptoms, chronic sinusitis may cause sufferers to miss out on the medical attention they need. Sinusitis may disappear, but not typically on its own. If left untreated, chronic sinusitis may last several …
Advanced technology, making things more efficient and convenient, has permeated all aspects of our lives including our health; and some of those technological innovations that help us work toward maintaining optimal health are absolutely incredible! One of the very beneficial advancements in healthcare technology is mobile health, also known as Mhealth. Mhealth, which initially began as physician appointments taking place …
We are transforming the world of clinical research through artificial intelligence-powered technology…reducing clinical trial times, increasing clinical trial productivity and success rates, and improving costs; all of which result in greater advancements in medicine. Since clinical trials are the path to ensuring the efficacy and safety of new treatments and medications, it behooves us to incorporate the power of artificial …
