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 this public health emergency. We are operating within the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and other state and local health authorities and …

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Clinical Trials: Why Should I Participate?

Clinical Trials: Why Should I Participate?

Clinical research offers important insights for combating diseases and health related issues. When a patient volunteers to participate in a clinical trial, they are helping researchers improve health care and find better treatment options. Clinical research improves the health and quality of life for people living with illness. At Preferred Research Partners, we want to …

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How to Make 2020 Your Healthiest Year Yet

2020 is just around the corner, meaning that it’s time for the “New Year, New Me” mantra to engulf all of social media. At Preferred Research Partners, we don’t think you need to become a whole new person in the new decade; however, we do think the new year is a great time to make …

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Identifying PTSD Warning Signs

Identifying PTSD Warning Signs

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects more than 8 million American adults each year. PTSD is a psychiatric disorder that causes anxiety in a person following a traumatic event they experienced or witnessed. While PTSD typically affects more women than men, it can affect anyone, and it affects everyone differently. Know what to look for – …

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Gastroparesis Friendly Thanksgiving Recipes

Gastroparesis Friendly Thanksgiving Recipes

Living with gastroparesis isn’t easy, but it can be especially difficult around the holidays. Thanksgiving, specifically, is a holiday focused mainly on food and eating, which can be difficult for those with gastroparesis. We’ve compiled a list of gastroparesis-friendly Thanksgiving recipes from the experts themselves; those who live with the condition. Mashed Potatoes Chicken stock …

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Studying New Ways to Treat OCD

Studying New Ways to Treat OCD

Brain disorders such as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), are debilitating and have a devastating impact on people who suffer from them. Currently, most treatments for OCD include antidepressants. For some, these antidepressants help control symptoms, for others though, the side effects from them become too much to handle. We are researching a new way to control …

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2019’s Most Popular Halloween Candies: Can They Cause Constipation in Children?

2019’s Most Popular Halloween Candies: Can They Cause Constipation in Children?

Are you prepared for Halloween? Do you have your children’s costumes? Have you carved Jack-o-Lanterns? Decorated the house? Planned a Halloween party? Thought of your trick-or-treating route? Bought a bag of candy? Have you also thought of which candies might cause constipation for your children? Probably not. Constipation is a common problem for children, and …

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