Hypersomnia, or excessive daytime sleepiness, is a neurological condition that creates extreme difficulty to stay awake during the day. It can cause a person to fall asleep unintentionally or at…
Eat This Not That: Acid Reflux Edition
Approximately 20% of the population has gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), better known as acid reflux. This is a chronic condition that happens when the esophageal sphincter does not close properly,…
Could These Exercises Help Your Gout?!
Gout can be painful, especially if left untreated. Exercise is a great way to keep your body healthy, and it can have positive effects on gout as well if done…
Three Celebrities Who Have Opened Up About Their PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that is triggered by a traumatic event that replays in a person’s mind. Symptoms of PTSD include, but are not limited…
Is it Still Safe to Join a Clinical Trial During COVID-19?
Clinical research is the backbone of modern medicine. In America, every single medical treatment, device, or drug used to treat people has to go through the clinical trial process. Any…
Do You Know the Signs of Eosinophilic Esophagitis?
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic, allergic inflammatory disease effecting the esophagus. It occurs when a type of white blood cell, called the eosinophil over-accumulates in the esophagus, causing inflammation…
Your Child’s Diet: Could it be Causing Constipation?
Children are not immune to constipation, and a healthy diet is crucial for regularity. If a child is experiencing constipation, the first step is to switch up their diet. Foods…
Erosive Esophagitis: What is it?
Erosive esophagitis is a severe form of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD, or acid reflux) in which the lining of the esophagus is damaged by the backup of reflux, or stomach acid. …
COVID-19 Update
Dear Preferred Research Partners Patients, Given the increased attention surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19), we at Preferred Research Partners want to assure you that we are actively evaluating all research-related risks surrounding…
What Causes Gout Flare Ups?
Gout is a very common form of arthritis in which high levels of uric acid in the blood forms needle-like crystals in a joint causing sudden and severe pain. The…
