by Kristen Sale | Oct 29, 2024 | Enrolling Studies, Pediatric Studies
Brief Summary: Pneumococcal vaccines protect against the diseases caused by types of “pneumococcus”. The bacteria called “pneumococcus” form a group of more than 100 slightly different types of bacteria. Some of them can cause an ear, sinus or lung...
by Kristen Sale | Jan 3, 2023 | Enrolling Studies
Brief Summary: Doctors at NCR are conducting a study for adult men and women who have obesity. The study will evaluate two different medications given by weekly injections that may help with weight control. The study also includes nutrition counselling with a...
by Kristen Sale | Feb 4, 2021 | Enrolling Studies, Pediatric Studies
Brief Summary: Varicella (i.e., chickenpox) is caused by the highly contagious varicella zoster virus, which typically affects children under 10 years of age. It is characterized by fever and skin rash with small, fluid-filled blisters. Chickenpox is commonly regarded...
by Kristen Sale | Dec 4, 2017 | Enrolling Studies
Brief Summary: Scientists are learning a lot about the cause of Alzheimer’s Disease. At first, the focus was on the build-up of amyloid plaque in the brain. Amyloid plaque appears to be a primary cause of Alzheimer’s disease. It causes the gradual destruction of brain...
