In 1532, when the Constitutio Criminalis Carolina became the law of the Holy Roman Empire, it specified that witchcraft was a serious crime, punishable by execution by fire. The Carolina was often ...

A New York Times health reporter explains what clinical trials are, why they are important and how they can help inform us. Credit...Ricardo Tomás Supported by By Nina Agrawal Nina Agrawal is a health ...

New vaccines are often evaluated in trials in which some participants receive a placebo. But not all studies can be designed this way. By Teddy Rosenbluth The Department of Health and Human Services ...

The future of cancer drug research just might be in Omaha, Nebraska, between a Panda Express and a Mattress Firm. A big draw is speed: Nordquist says he can open a trial in as little as two weeks, ...

Executing global clinical trials for cancer is a long, expensive, and complex undertaking. While selecting countries global studies, sponsors must consider several aspects including patient pool, ...

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