Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)

Clinical Trials Report for October 2015

We have highlighted some clinical trials currently recruiting patients. Each has a specific purpose related to aplastic anemia, MDS, or PNH. These clinical trials (also known as research studies) were obtained from www.clinicaltrials.gov, the federal web site that presents information on clinical trials worldwide. To narrow down your search criteria, use the advanced search feature found on the home page.

Telemedicine – How Will It Change Your Medical Experience?

Telemedicine, also known as telehealth is becoming a daily medical standard practice used by healthcare professionals throughout the world. Formally defined, telemedicine is the use of telecommunications technology, by medical practitioners, to remotely evaluate, diagnose and treat patients (GlobalMed). This is made possible by the use of a variety of applications and services that include using two-way video services, email, smart phones, wireless tools, and other forms of telecommunications technology.

What Services Can Be Provided By Telemedicine?

Clinical Trials Report for September 2015

We have highlighted some clinical trials currently recruiting patients. Each has a specific purpose related to aplastic anemia, MDS, or PNH. These clinical trials (also known as research studies) were obtained from www.clinicaltrials.gov, the federal web site that presents information on clinical trials worldwide. To narrow down your search criteria, use the advanced search feature found on the home page.

Types of Research Articles Part I

This article describes some of the most common types of research articles published in medical journals. Medical journals publish many types of articles not discussed here. A comprehensive list is available from the National Library of Medicine.

Research articles can be primary or secondary. A primary research article describes the design, methods, and results of a study. A secondary research article is a review of at least two primary research articles.

Primary articles

Clinical Trials Report for August 2015

We have highlighted some clinical trials currently recruiting patients. Each has a specific purpose related to aplastic anemia, MDS, or PNH. These clinical trials (also known as research studies) were obtained from www.clinicaltrials.gov, the federal web site that presents information on clinical trials worldwide. To narrow down your search criteria, use the advanced search feature found on the home page.

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