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More research into psychoactive drugs is a good thing
The Netflix docuseries How to Change Your Mind does a good job exploring why psychoactive drugs such as MDMA, mescaline and psilocybin can offer some real benefits, therapeutically. And it makes sense. These substances affect our brains in ways that allow us to see things from a different perspective, letting go of old patterns and…
The problem with rising research costs
The importance of research Research is the cornerstone of science. It is the way we develop new ideas, new treatments, test new theories and it’s the way that technology gets better. In the field of medicine, research is ultimately how healthcare improves. Perhaps in 100 years from now we’ll look back at the medicines of…
The rise of decentralised trials and why it’s important for modern clinical trials
What are decentralised trials? Decentralised trials limit the burden of trial participation by reducing or eliminating the need for participants to visit the research site. It involves making adjustments that put the patient first. A trial can be 100% decentralised, where the patient and clinician never physically interact, or it can have remote elements but…
Everything you need to know about herpes simplex (and why it’s no big deal)
What is herpes simplex? Herpes simplex is a viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. It typically presents as painful blisters and sores on and around skin of the mouth, genitals and/or anus, though it can appear on other parts of the body. There are two types of herpes simplex virus (HSV): HSV-1, which…