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  • Clinical Research, Explained.

    Learn what clinical research is, how studies work, and how informed consent and IRB oversight help protect research participants in Altoona, PA.

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  • What Is Lp(a) and Should You Be Tested?

    Learn what lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is, why high levels can increase heart disease risk, who should be tested, and what you can do about elevated Lp(a).

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  • Gout: More Than Just a Pain in the Toe

    Gout can cause sudden, painful joint swelling and can affect your daily life. Learn more about what causes gout, common symptoms, treatment options, and ways to manage this condition in our latest blog.

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  • Celebrating Clinical Trials Day: Research, Teamwork and Making a Difference

    On May 20, we celebrated Clinical Trials Day, a special day dedicated to recognizing the people, patients, and research professionals who help move medical research forward. But for our team, the celebration lasted all week!

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  • More Than Medicine: What Clinical Trials Bring to Central Pennsylvania

    Central Pennsylvania is building a legacy in the life sciences – and building a place for the young professionals who will carry it forward.

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