Living with IPF and my MAC Clinical Research experience
Leslie is 68 years old and is currently living with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). He recently took part in a clinical trial at MAC Clinical Research in Merseyside and shared his experience on the trial with us. Until 2020, Leslie worked as a lecturer at universities and colleges, teaching young people to get their PGCE […]
Register for a Clinical Trial this Volunteers Week
This week is Volunteers Week and we thought this would be the perfect opportunity to celebrate the vital role of volunteers in clinical trials. Every year, from the 1st-7th June, Volunteers Week takes place to celebrate the fantastic contribution volunteers make to communities and say thank you, highlighting that there are many ways to volunteer […]
Living With Fibromyalgia As A Man
Did you know? Only 1/10 people who live with fibromyalgia are men. This Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, we want to raise awareness about what it’s like to experience the condition as a man. Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder that affects around 2.5 million people in the UK, characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, and other symptoms. Men […]
Can Occupational Hazards Cause IPF?
With many jobs that can bring risks to our health and safety, there can be long term effects that can turn into health conditions. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a type of chronic lung disease that causes scarring of the lungs, leading to difficulty breathing and decreased lung function. While the exact cause of IPF […]
Clinical Trials Day: Psychedelics and the Revolution of Mental Health Treatments
This Saturday is Clinical Trials Day, and we want to raise awareness on some of the ground-breaking work which takes place in the clinical trials industry that is revolutionising mental health treatments. Clinical Trials Day is organised by the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) and is an opportunity to recognise all that has been […]
Depression and Anxiety: Mental Health Awareness Week
Depression and anxiety are two distinct mental health conditions, but they often occur together. While depression is primarily characterized by feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and lack of interest in activities, anxiety is characterized by excessive worry, fear, and apprehension. However, depression can also cause feelings of anxiety, and the two conditions can interact in complex […]
OCD and Anxiety: Mental Health Awareness Week
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) can bring with it intense feelings of anxiety and distress, brought on by intrusive, unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviours. This week is Mental Health Awareness Week; organised by the Mental Health Foundation, the theme of this year’s awareness week is anxiety and we want to raise awareness on how other mental […]
We’re Celebrating Clinical Trials Day!
Saturday 20th May is Clinical Trials Day, a day where the clinical research industry comes together to celebrate the value and importance it brings as well as the impact it has in changing people’s lives, every day.This year the theme is ‘Together We Can’ with an emphasis on working together to reach our goals of […]
Living with Lung Disease During Hay Fever Season
The days are getting longer, the sun is shining, Spring is upon us, and Summer is approaching… that can only mean one thing: hay fever season. This time of year can be trouble for anyone, but for those living with lung diseases, it can be a risk to their health. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) […]
Living With OCD During Exam Season
With exam season approaching, those living with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) may be particularly worried about this stressful time. OCD is a mental health condition that causes unwanted, intrusive thoughts (also known as obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or acts (compulsions) that a person feels compelled to perform in response to the obsessive thoughts. Exam season […]
