Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common forms of arthritis. It can affect any joint, though most frequently affecting the knees. Staying active helps improve symptoms and pain related to knee osteoarthritis. Moving a part of the body in pain can seem daunting; some easy exercises are just what you need to get going. … Read more
The team at Charlottesville Medical Research (CMR) is dedicated to the health and well-being of our community. Through our relationships with pharmaceutical and device companies, we work hard to help bring new therapies to those in Charlottesville and around the world. CMR is proud to have an exceptional team who shares our passion for hope … Read more
Constipation affects more than 2.5 million people annually in the United States. It is defined as having three or fewer bowel movements a week, and occasional constipation is common. Unfortunately, the hard truth is that chronic constipation is a reality many face every day. Symptoms and Causes Everyone’s regularity is different, but there are some … Read more
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the U.S. Over 200 varying types encompass it. Most cases of HPV go away on their own. However, some cause health problems like warts, while others can cause cancer. Anyone sexually active can get HPV. As a result, HPV prevention and protection are the … Read more
A healthier year is at the top of a lot of people’s resolution list. Eating healthy is good for all bodies. When you have a chronic condition like fibromyalgia, what you eat plays an integral part in its management. It’s the new year, and if you have fibromyalgia, you may want to consider some diet … Read more
Giving back during the holiday season is customary for many individuals and families. Volunteering in clinical research studies is often overlooked because it can get overshadowed by holiday-related options. It’s understandable; being a clinical research volunteer doesn’t sound very “Christmassy.” That’s because research studies aren’t confined to a month on a calendar as they work … Read more
Sleep is essential to our overall health. Despite this undeniable fact, restful nights’ sleep continues to evade a growing number of people around the world. Insomnia is a sleep disorder that makes it difficult to fall asleep, stay asleep, or wake too early and be unable to fall back asleep. Insomnia can occur alone or … Read more
Migraines are a type of headache that causes moderate to severe pulsating or throbbing pain on one side of the head. They can last from a few hours up to three days. Symptoms associated with them are nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light, and sound. There are four main phases of a migraine, and prodrome is … Read more
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that can mimic other conditions’ symptoms. It can be challenging to diagnose as it shares symptoms with other conditions. For the 10 million Americans that are affected by it, this provides no comfort. Hope is on the horizon, and through the work of clinical research studies and their volunteers, we … Read more
All of our joints have a typical damage and repair process. With osteoarthritis (OA), the immune function meant to heal, instead leads to joint degeneration. OA is the most common form of arthritis, and it affects the knee most often. OA takes several years to develop and is usually not noticed until in the advanced … Read more
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