The Clinical Trials Lady

Clinical Research Educator | Science Communicator | Author, A Kids' Guide to Clinical Research

[Oncology Times @OncologyTimes]

Inflammatory #breastcancer (IBC) is often misdiagnosed as a breast infection, like mastitis or a breast abscess, because the symptoms of IBC mimic the symptoms of other diseases. Learn more about the symtpoms: https://t.co/PTjKbUETGs #CancerAwareness #Oncology

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@bymichelleemdin

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It's limiting to not show other perspectives.

-Ariane Navarro, Community Scientist Panelist, spoke about her motivation for joining the program that educates researchers on the lived experience of diverse patients.

#PowerOfOne #MDACC

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Clinical trials should reflect the community that will use the treatment. 20% multiple myeloma are African American, but we are only 5% of the clinical trial patients.
- Dr. Christopher Flowers

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Keynote Speaker, Dr. Christopher Flowers, shared his unique perspective as both a medical oncologist and as a caregiver for a family member with cancer and the importance of diversity in clinical research.

#PowerOfOne #clinicalresearch

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I'm excited to attend MD Anderson Cancer Center's #PowerOfOne community event with @HypothesisHaven Science Club.

#clinicaltrials #awareness #climicalresearch

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Excited to represent @HypothesisHaven as a sponsor at the Black Women in Clinical Research Conference!

#BWICRconf23 #ClinicalTrials
#clinicalresearch #HHSciClub
@bwicr20

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[AMA @AmerMedicalAssn]

Many wearables that offer #BP measurements have been cleared by the FDA, but that doesn’t mean they are accurate. Learn more https://t.co/cnMV7dY6Hb

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Is your at-home blood pressure device accurate? Your health may depend on it.
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Studies published in #JAMA Internal Medicine, and elsewhere, have shown that devices that measure oxygen levels in the blood have widely varying results, and are also less accurate depending on patients’ skin color.
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This was a great opportunity for researchers, patients, and advocates to come together to learn ways we can improve inclusivity, and I'm glad that I could share my insights. Catch the replay 👉🏾 https://t.co/Jzqy5cxJVy…

#chronicillness #lupuswarrior #lupusawareness

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Extending a big thank you to "Better Together: Sharing Our Lupus Stories" series for inviting me to join an informative conversation about the importance of diversity in clinical research and how it impacts the #Lupus community.

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@MonicaLPonder FR because I went looking for our stash the other day and....

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Please support our goal by signing up with our special code J-1016 today!

Sign up link ⬇️
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#ADA #Type2Diabetes #HealthyLifestyles

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DID YOU KNOW... In the U.S., black adults are nearly 2x as likely as white adults to develop type 2 diabetes?

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That's why I'm teaming up with my local Jack and Jill chapter & the American Diabetes Associaton as part of a contest to sign up as many adults as I can for #PROJECTPOWER! 💪🏾👟

Free gifts include:
Wireless digital scale
Fitbit
Water Bottle

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[Matthew Herper @matthewherper]

FDA approves Pfizer's RSV vaccine designed to protect newborns https://t.co/kQuvPEYh2L

[U.S. FDA @US_FDA]

If you rent or share a breast pump from an authorized provider (such as a hospital, lactation consultant, or specialty medical supply store), do so only if the pump is designed for multiple users. https://t.co/LHCNOEOlgo

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

@WHO_Europe @pahowho @WHOWPRO @WHOEMRO @WHOSEARO @WHOAFRO In the first effort of its kind, WHO has surveyed more than 900 people with lived experiences of #diabetes, to learn about what effective diabetes language means for them.