North Georgia Clinical Research Blog
Threads of Change: Unraveling the Obesity Epidemic
In the United States, obesity has surged to the forefront of health concerns, with the Southern region shouldering the highest rates in the country. Nestled within the heart of the...
The Link Between Weight and Diabetes: Why Maintaining a Healthy Weight Matters
In recent years, the prevalence of diabetes has been steadily increasing worldwide. While various factors contribute to this alarming trend, one significant risk factor stands out: being overweight or obese....
The Impact of Obesity in Men: Understanding the Consequences
Obesity has become a global health crisis affecting individuals of all genders and age groups. While it affects both men and women, the impact of obesity on men is often...
Diabetic Neuropathy: From Mind to Nerve
Diabetic neuropathy is a condition that affects many people worldwide and in the state of Georgia. Yet, many people don’t realize that the condition’s impact extends beyond physical symptoms, as...
The Value of Diversity in Clinical Trials
We are celebrating April as National Minority Health Month is a crucial reminder to include varied diversity in advancing health. From medical research to treatments, the value of diversity in...
The Do’s and Don’ts of Knee Osteoarthritis
It can be challenging to sort through so much information about knee osteoarthritis and determine which activities are beneficial and which you should avoid. Luckily, our blog on the do’s...
5 Reasons Why You Should Consider Clinical Trials
A difficult health diagnosis can be scary, so why not explore all available options? As we move into 2023, more and more people are turning to clinical trials as part...
A Brief History of Knee Osteoarthritis Research
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a debilitating disease affecting the knee joint. The good news is that significant strides have been made in treating and managing the condition over the years....
Keep OA Knee Pain at Bay
If you’re like most people, you probably take your knees for granted. They allow us to do some of the things we enjoy most in life and take us from...
Where Alzheimer’s & Mental Health Meet
It’s important to remember, that mental health is equally as important for Alzheimer’s disease patients as physical health. In this blog, we explore how Alzheimer’s and mental illness meet and...
Alzheimer’s: The Power of Prevention Research
Prevention Research Explained Made up of researchers from varied backgrounds and areas of focus, prevention research helps determines risk factors that put someone at risk of developing a particular condition,...
Alzheimer’s Versus Dementia
When discussing Alzheimer’s versus dementia, it’s important to note that they are not terms that should be used interchangeably. Learn more about what distinguishes the two and why knowing the...