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Great Expectations: Clinical Trials for Your Patients
Clinical trials can offer hope for patients with intractable conditions when current medicine can't offer satisfactory treatment. Whatever the outcomes, these patients can still contribute...
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Unconventional Wisdom: What Makes a Good Endocrinology Nurse?
Endless curiosity and the ability to communicate with patients and other specialists are just two of the many duties of a good endocrine nurse. Being an endocrine nurse ca...Gutted: Tips and Trends in Laboratory Renovation
Whether it’s to make room for new equipment or to adhere to upgraded energy standards, if your lab hasn’t been redesigned in over a decade, you might be due for a change....Coming Attractions: Top Endocrinology Clinical Trials at NIH
NIH funds billions of dollars in medical research each year and many of the studies will have profound effects on the practice of endocrinology. Here’s an overview of some of the leading endocrine-related studies currently taking place.Indecent Exposures: EDCs and Women’s Health
The evidence is stacking up against endocrine-disrupting hormones and their link to a variety of female reproductive problems. Reducing these problems is going to take more than simply washing fresh produce and avoiding certain pre-packaged foods.
