Living with IPF and my MAC Clinical Research Experience
Christine, a retired nurse from South Yorkshire, recently took part in a clinical trial at MAC Clinical Research. She was diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) in 2013. IPF is a condition wherein someone’s lungs become scarred and being able to breathe becomes increasingly difficult. Someone living with IPF will typically experience a shortness of […]
The pressure to perform this Valentine’s Day
With Valentine’s Day almost upon us, we want to raise awareness of the difficulties of living with erectile dysfunction (ED) during this romantic season. There can be a lot of pressure at this time of the year on men living with this condition, causing further anxiety and issues with self-esteem. ED, sometimes referred to as […]
Living with OCD and my Clinical Trial Experience at MAC
Jonathan has been living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) for 12 years and recently took part in a clinical trial at MAC Clinical Research. OCD is a mental health condition where someone has obsessive thoughts which can cause compulsions. It can have a severe impact on a person’s quality of life and subsequent negative effects […]
What is Fibro Fog?
Fibromyalgia is a long-term condition that causes widespread pain and extreme tiredness, predominantly affecting women. It affects around 2 million people in the UK alone. It is not fully understood what causes fibromyalgia, but many believe it can be caused by a stressful event such as an injury, an illness, or the death of a […]
Add ‘taking part in a clinical trial’ to your New Year’s Resolutions
Looking for something new to add to your New Year’s Resolutions for 2023? Look no further! Taking part in a paid clinical trial could be a great benefit to you and to countless people living with a variety of physical and mental health conditions around the world. Volunteers for clinical trials are integral to developing […]
Living with Ulcerative Colitis during the festive season
It’s easy to over-indulge on food and drink over the festive period, but for those who are living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), it can be a difficult time to manage their condition. IBD conditions effect one in every 123 people in the UK and have a severe impact on a person’s quality of life, […]
Living with Sickle Cell during the Winter
Many conditions can be exacerbated during the winter due to the drop in temperatures. One of these conditions is Sickle cell disease, also known as sickle cell anaemia. What is Sickle cell disease? Sickle cell refers to a group of genetic health conditions which affect a person’s red blood cells. It predominantly affects people with […]
The Pressure to Perform During the Holidays
With the festive season upon us and holidays such as Christmas fast approaching, it’s a time often spent with loved ones. Whether it’s walking around a cosy Christmas market or spending New Year’s Eve with a partner, it’s undoubtedly a romantic time of the year. For men living with erectile dysfunction (ED), however, there can […]
Looking After Your Mental Health During the Festive Season
Christmas and the holiday season can be a very stressful time so it’s important that we look after our mental health and prioritise self-care. For those of you who are living with mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and OCD, it can be even more taxing on your mental health. In a survey from YouGov, […]
What is PTSD?
When someone experiences a traumatic event in their life that caused a threat of injury or death, they may go on to develop a mental health condition known as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). For those living with PTSD, they may relive the traumatic event through nightmares and flashbacks, experiencing unpleasant feelings of isolation, irritability, exhaustion, […]
