Clinical Research Chatter

"PMG Saved My Life"

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 19:15:00 +0000

There can be benefits to participating in a clinical research trial: you’re helping to advance medicine, it often offers a care option for those without insurance, you may have access to new FDA-approved treatments, and you may receive financial reimbursement along with no-cost study-related care. But can clinical research truly save your life? While it seems to be a far-fetched statement, truthfully, it very well can.

Mrs. Fowler learned about clinical research because her husband had been a regular participant with PMG Research. Like many of us, Mrs. Fowler visited her primary care doctor on an as-needed basis. However, as her high cholesterol continued to give her trouble, she felt that clinical research would be a care option to consider.

“I had tried every cholesterol medication they had on the market. It wasn’t working so I thought, ‘what can I lose?’”

During her participation in the study, Mrs. Fowler’s lab results began to show improvement. “My cholesterol was under 200 for the first time in 20 years.”

Mrs. Fowler came in for numerous routine visits during her participation in the study. Suddenly however, her lab results came back abnormal. Staff members at PMG quickly noticed this as a red flag and immediately referred her to her primary care doctor. She was diagnosed with a very rare form of cancer, and was able to begin receiving treatment for it immediately.

Mrs. Fowler’s cancer was caught early, but the likelihood of catching it had she not been in a trial is extremely slim. She had no obvious symptoms, nothing to indicate that she needed to see a doctor for anything other than her high cholesterol, and unfortunately this a common scenario for so many that do not receive regular check-ups with their primary care doctors. Participating in a clinical research study is an excellent way to monitor your health, even outside of the condition for which you’re participating. Often times labs are required that would not be performed in a typical yearly physical, sometimes uncovering rare and dangerous conditions that may have been able to slide under the radar in any other scenario.

Mrs. Fowler’s story is incredible, yet isn’t as rare as you might think. A quick Google search will turn up countless attests to clinical research saving lives around the world.

Watch the video below to learn more about Mrs. Fowler’s amazing story.

Clinical Research as a Care Option – What does that mean, and why should I consider participating in a study?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 18:35:00 +0000

Clinical research is a fantastic way to take a proactive role in your health and even get reimbursed for your time – So why isn’t everyone participating in a clinical trial? Well, if you currently consider clinical research a potential way to manage your disease or condition, consider this – 75% of the U.S. population does not even recognize clinical research as a health care option¹.

Clinical research is a commonly misunderstood area of medicine, and as a result, there are some unfortunate perceptions held my many people. Additionally, when the majority of us are experiencing medical problems or have been diagnosed with a particular condition, our first (and usually only) reaction is to go to a doctor and trust his or her guidance and/or prescribed medications. If your condition doesn’t react appropriately to these medications or recommendations, you schedule another appointment and hope for the best.

While this way of thinking is understandable, it’s important to realize that new and potentially life-saving medications – along with the over-the-counter remedies you might reach for every day – must first make their way to the market through clinical research before a doctor can prescribe them.

Many people are not aware that clinical trials are conducted under the rigorous oversight of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and patient safety is always the number one priority for everyone involved in the conduct of clinical research. You might prefer to look at it this way: clinical research volunteers have the opportunity to try new medications, medical devices, or vaccines that may not be available anywhere else, before anyone else. For many conditions often referred to as incurable or untreatable, research study participation is an excellent way to explore new potential treatment options. Study-related care, supplies, and medications are provided at no cost, and you will often receive financial compensation for time and travel expenses. Insurance is typically not required to participate in most clinical research studies.

Still unsure about whether or not you would benefit from participating in a clinical trial? Research shows that 98% of study volunteers would consider participating in another study¹.

Clinical trial participation has even saved lives. Imagine coming in for a study visit, having bloodwork done, and finding out that you have a life-threatening condition that you may have never known about otherwise. One of our study participants experienced just that – Stay tuned for our next blog entry about this amazing story!

Source:

¹https://www.centerwatch.com/images/infographics/Understanding-Clinical-Trials-Infographic-low.png

PMG Research and Greater Gift Initiative participate in AWARE for All Clinical Research Awareness Event

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 20:09:00 +0000

On Thursday, October 22, PMG Research and the Greater Gift Initiative participated in the C.I.S.C.R.P AWARE for All event in Chapel Hill, NC. AWARE for All is a clinical research awareness event designed to help educate people about clinical research participation. In addition to offering a variety of health screenings (PMG offered free cholesterol screening), vaccinations, and healthy lifestyle tips, there were several speakers and panels designed to build awareness of and trust in clinical research.

PMG was proud to have representation from our sites participate in the panels. A big thank you to Dr. Varma from Rocky Mount and Taylor from Wilmington for participating in the clinical research professionals panel, and to Mrs. Fowler for sharing her story on the patient panel.

Thank you also to all our participants and staff volunteers who joined us for the evening!

We've shared a few photos below, but we encourage you to visit the C.I.S.C.R.P Facebook page to see them all.

PMG's CEO discusses the benefits of clinical research participation on the Quintiles Friday Podcast

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 22 May 2015 15:37:00 +0000

Having just recognized International Clinical Trials Day, PMG's CEO, Jennifer Byrne, had the opportunity to discuss the numerous benefits of clinical trial participation in the Quintiles Friday Podcast. Jennifer explains how integrating clinical research into the continuum of care leads to better patient engagement and improvements in population health.

The Friday Podcast: Clinical Trials as a Care Option - Quintiles

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 07 May 2015 13:06:00 +0000

Whether you've taken a medication today to manage a chronic disease or simply to keep a headache at bay, you know that medical innovations have the power to change lives. But these breakthroughs don’t just happen. Developing new medicines is a lengthy and complex process, relying heavily on volunteer participation to evaluate potential therapies for safety and effectiveness in clinical studies. Without the patients who volunteer to participate in clinical trials, the development of new medicines would not be possible.

During Clinical Trials Awareness Week, May 4 – 8, 2015 we recognize the individuals who have made new, innovative treatments a reality for patients worldwide – clinical trial researchers and participants. By shining a spotlight on these unsung heroes, we can raise awareness about the importance of participating in a clinical trial. Clinical trials may benefit participants by providing them the opportunity potentially to receive an investigational drug that is not available to people outside the trial. In addition, they may receive treatment from a clinical research team that provides careful oversight of their medical condition. Also, many participants report great satisfaction playing a key role in advancing medical science and helping scientists find new treatments that will help more people live longer, healthier lives. The Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research
Participation (CISCRP) reports that 95 percent of clinical trial participants would consider joining a future clinical trial.

Everyone should have access to helpful information about clinical trials and the opportunity to determine if participating in a clinical trial is the right choice for them. Join us in spreading the word about the importance of clinical trial participation!

THANK YOU to our participants, physicians, staff and Sponsors for all you do to help PMG fulfill our mission of bringing clinical research to as many lives as possible!

Smart Talking about Clinical Studies

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 11 Apr 2015 22:00:00 +0000

Smart Talking about Clinical Studies

Think about the power of your words. You have a chance to make a huge difference in the world of advancing medicine and with your help we can reach millions of people. Read more on our blog about how you can explore the power of speaking out about clinical studies.

You are receiving this newsletter for one of several reasons:

You have participated in a clinical study with PMG and provided us with your email address
You have expressed an interest in participating in a clinical study with us and provided your email address
You signed up to receive our newsletters on our website

Regardless of the reason, we would like you to know that you are a powerful voice in the advancement of clinical research.
CISCRP has put together interesting and informative short videos to share with your friends and family members about clinical studies.
Think about the power of your words. You have a chance to make a huge difference in the world of advancing medicine. With your help we can reach millions of people.
Below is a link created by CISCRP that explores the power of speaking out about clinical studies, so speak out, but speak smart.

#GoRed for Women and Learn about Research Opportunities for Heart Disease with PMG

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 16:22:00 +0000

Heart disease and stroke kill 1 in 3 women, yet it's 80% preventable.

How can we all work together to make a difference?

Today is National Wear Red Day!

Nearly 90% have made at least one healthy behavior change.
More than one-third have lost weight.
More than 50% have increased their exercise.
6 out of 10 have changed their diets.
More than 40% have checked their cholesterol levels.
One third has talked with their doctors about developing heart health plans.
Today, nearly 300 fewer women die from heart disease and stroke each day
Death in women has decreased by more than 30 percent over the past 10 years.

Source https://www.goredforwomen.org/

PMG Research is currently offering several clinical research trials that deal with heart disease and its risk factors for men and women. To learn more about what we have to offer please contact us today or visit our website.

The team in Winston-Salem wore red today - did you?

PMG Research wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 15:22:00 +0000

We would like to send a sincere thank you to our participants, investigators, healthcare institution, and Sponsors and CRO partners this Holiday Season. Thank you for helping us bring clinical research to as many lives as possible!

Here are some of the winners and team photos from the PMG Research ugly Christmas sweater contest for your enjoyment!

The Hickory Team

The Rocky Mount Team

The Salisbury Team

The Bristol Team

The Wilmington Team

Carla in Bristol

Kristi in Knoxville

Sarfea in Winston-Salem

Sharon in Rocky Mount

Marcus in Wilmington

Amy in Salisbury

Tyler in Charleston

Leslie in the Network Office

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 10 Oct 2014 20:03:00 +0000

Did you know that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime? In 2014 it is estimated that over 232,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer and nearly 40,000 will die as a result of breast cancer. It is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women worldwide, and the second leading cause of death for women in the U.S. However, it is also important to note that more than 2.8 million women in the U.S. with a history of breast cancer were alive in 2014.1

These numbers illustrate the importance of early detection and screening for the best outcomes. Conducting regular self breast exams and following other screening guidelines for detecting early stage breast cancer are critically important. The American Cancer Society recommends that women receive an annual mammogram beginning at age 40 and are screened regularly. Early detection by mammography also leads to a greater range of treatment options, including less-extensive surgery, the use of chemotherapy with fewer side effects, or even possibly the option to forgo chemotherapy.

These numbers also illustrate the importance of clinical research. Participation in clinical trials provides essential information about the effectiveness and risks of a new treatment. And for breast cancer – like so many other diseases – continued research to discover new and more effective treatments could someday save lives, or even lead to a cure.

You can find more 2014 Breast Cancer Statistics here. If you would like to learn more about clinical trials for breast cancer, you can visit www.clinicaltrials.govor the American Cancer Society Clinical Trials Matching Service. The National Institutes of Health also features clinical trials, and there are many additional resources, such as www.BreastCancerTrials.org to help you find a trial that may be right for you. To learn more about currently enrolling trials at PMG Research, visit us here.

1http://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/understand_bc/statistics

Below: The PMG Research of Raleigh team wearing their pink for Breast Cancer Awareness!

Congratulations on a new FDA Approval - Contrave

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 12 Sep 2014 17:27:00 +0000

PMG is excited to share that Takeda Pharmaceuticals and Orexigen® Therapeutics announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Contrave® extended-release tablets as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity for chronic weight management in adults with obesity, or those who are overweight with at least one weight-related comorbid condition (such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, or diabetes).

All ten PMG Research sites, and nearly 1,000 patient volunteers participated in the various studies leading up to the approval of Contrave. We would like to extend a special thank you to our volunteers, physician investigators, and site staff who all contributed to this success. It is always so exciting to see clinical research lead to FDA approval and the potential to help so many people.

To learn more:

Visit the FDA website
Read the press release from Takeda and Orexigen
To learn more about Contrave and its indications, please speak with your doctor.

To learn more about currently enrolling studies at PMG Research, visit our website at www.PMG-Research.com.

PMG Research Announces our 11th Site - PMG Research of Rocky Mount!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 19:00:00 +0000

PMG Research, Inc. (PMG) announced today the establishment of its 11^th clinical research site: PMG Research of Rocky Mount. Effective September 1, PMG Research has assumed ownership and operation of the clinical research department at Boice-Willis Clinic in Rocky Mount, NC, further expanding PMG’s presence in eastern North Carolina. This new site enhances PMG’s access to an additional 130,000 patients. For the patients in Rocky Mount and the surrounding communities, this brings an increased opportunity to participate in a clinical research trial, whether as patients of Boice-Willis Clinic or as new research participants. For the pharmaceutical and clinical trials industry, it means collaboration with a greater number of physician investigators across a wider range of therapeutic areas, increased physician referrals to the PMG network, and better access to patients.

Jennifer Byrne, CEO of PMG Research explains, “PMG has found Boice-Willis Clinic – its leadership, staff, and physician investigators – to be a true example of a like-minded organization. The Mission of Boice-Willis Clinic and its commitment to Medical Home, along with their dedication to clinical research and its benefit to patient, community, and medical advancement, illustrate both a business and philosophical alignment upon which our successful partnership will be built.”

Founded in 1914, Boice-Willis Clinic is the area's oldest private, multi-specialty health care practice. Boice-Willis Clinic also has conducted clinical research since 1995, with the foundation of a dedicated research department in 2007. Their physicians have experience in Cardiology, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, Hematology, Internal Medicine, Nephrology, Neurology, Oncology, Pulmonology, and Rheumatology research.

Boice-Willis Clinic CEO Gary J. Fazio commented on how pleased they are to have PMG as a business partner of the Clinic. Mr. Fazio said, “Clinical research is an important service that the Clinic wants to continue to provide the community. Partnering with PMG and their experience in managing clinical research trials carries out that mission to the community we serve.”

If you have family or friends in the Rocky Mount area who may be interested in participating in research with us, please invite them to call 252.937.0484 or visit www.PMGofRockyMount.com to learn more.

If you are an industry representative and are interested in learning more about PMG of Rocky Mount's investigators and capabilities, please contact Kathy Cole at 919.746.7106 or kcole@pmg-research.com.

Welcome, PMG of Rocky Mount!

Happy Anniversary PMG Research!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 18 Jul 2014 18:10:00 +0000

PMG Research began as a single site based in a GI office in Winston-Salem, NC in 1979. Thirty five years later and we span 3 states, 10 sites, 53 practice partners, 130+ Investigators, and 150+ employees - and we're still growing! Most importantly, we have touched the lives of over 200,000 people in our sites' communities. Some of you have participated in several studies with PMG, some have participated in one. Many of you have reached out to us just to learn more, or simply because you share our philosophy that clinical research changes lives.

We would like to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU to every one of our study volunteers - including those still waiting for a trial that is the right fit. It is because of you that we are the organization we have become and because of you that we strive to fulfill our mission every day:

To bring clinical research to as many lives as possible, while delivering unparalleled service and exceptional value to our clinical trial partners and stakeholders.

Thank you!

PMG RESEARCH SPONSORS CISCRP’S INAUGURAL 5K RUN & WALK EVENT TO RECOGNIZE ALL CLINICAL TRIAL VOLUNTEERS

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 06 Jun 2014 20:07:00 +0000

PMG Research is excited to share that we have partnered with The Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP) as a sponsor for the Inaugural Medical Heroes Appreciation 5K Run & Walk to show appreciation for all clinical trial volunteers. The event will coincide with the Drug Information Association (DIA) 2014 Annual Meeting taking place in San Diego on Monday, June 16, 2014. The DIA Annual Meeting is the largest multidisciplinary event that brings together a global network of life sciences professionals to foster innovation that will lead to the development of safe and effective medical products and therapies to patients.

With a mission to bring clinical research to as many lives as possible, PMG Research has partnered with CISCRP in order to raise public awareness and appreciation for clinical trial participants, also known as Medical Heroes.

The 5K event will recognize the gift of the millions of volunteers who participate in clinical trials to help advance the development of life changing therapies. Proceeds from the event will support education and outreach programs to patients and members of the public interested in learning more about the clinical research process. In addition, a vaccine will be donated to a child in need for every race participant through the Greater Gift Initiative.

We are thrilled to be a part of this great event as a way to say THANK YOU to all our clinical trial participants! We will be sure to share pictures and information from the day of the race!

International Clinical Trials Day

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 20 May 2014 20:40:00 +0000

Today is International Clinical Trials Day!

May 20 is the recognized date for organizations, clinical research professionals, and the public to acknowledge the life changing achievements that result from clinical research. The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) honors this day on their website with some great stories from participants discussing the impact of clinical research on their lives. If you would like to read these testimonials, you can do so by clicking here.

Thank you to all our research staff, physician investigators, Sponsor & CRO partners, and our participants for all you do each day to advance medicine!

National Infant Immunization Week

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 02 May 2014 17:38:00 +0000

PMG Research was proud to support National Infant Immunization Week alongside our partner, the Greater Gift Initiative (GGI).

We understand some people have questions about the safety and effectiveness of vaccines, especially in the US where the current generation of parents of young children have not seen evidence of disease for many of the illnesses for which their children receive vaccines. The Greater Gift Initiative has located some great resources to help us all understand how vaccines work and the facts on safety from credible sources. The CDC addresses vaccine concerns on its website http://www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/Concerns/Index.html

We also encourage you to visit the the GGI website at www.greatergiftinitiative.org to learn more about how vaccines are donated for every clinical trial participant at PMG Research, and other organizations in our industry.

Thank you to everyone who has participated in the NIIW events this week!

Choosing the Study That's Right for You

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 26 Apr 2014 12:00:00 +0000

How to Choose?

Have you ever been to our website and been overwhelmed by the number of studies we offer? How do you choose which study is right for you? We would like to make this process as easy as possible so we are offering a brief tutorial to work your way through our extensive list of available studies. Click on any of the images to view a larger version.

Let’s suppose you are interested in a diabetes study and you live just north of Charlotte, North Carolina. Because of your location you may be interested in studies in our Charlotte office, but Salisbury or Hickory might be convenient as well. Therefore you have 3 PMG sites that could meet your needs.

Step 1: Visit www.PMG-Research.com and click on Participants. Once there, select Search Available Studies in the purple navigation bar. Next, choose which site(s) work best for you by checking the box next to site name in the green box.

Once you've selected the sites, click By Medical Condition and type Diabetes, then hit Search Now. (If you’d like to see all of the studies enrolling at the selected site(s), you can just click Search Now after you've selected the site(s).)

This will provide you a list of all the diabetes studies for the site(s) you have selected. The next thing you’ll want to do is review each listing. The best place to start is by looking at the gender and age range of the study entry criteria. You may be able to narrow down your search by eliminating those where you don’t meet these simple criteria.

The next step is to determine your Body Mass Index (BMI). This is also an important criterion that is easy to determine. We even provide a link in the description to determine your BMI.

After you have narrowed your search even further you may want to look at the time commitment. If you spend your winters in Florida, and there are 52 visits in a 52 week time frame, then this study may not be a good fit for you.

After reviewing the above criteria and deciding you would like to know more, read the description of the study carefully. We often place some criteria on the website that are easy to determine you meet.

If after reading all this information you determine that you are interested in the study, use the Apply for this Study Now button at the bottom of the page or the Contact Us button on the right side of the page to submit your information. A clinical research professional will contact you within 24 hours to discuss your potential to participate.

Does all this sound like a lot of work? That’s okay! We are always here to help guide you through this process and possibly fit you into a study that could work for you. So, just take the first step and call us or use the Contact Us form on the website. We would love to hear from you.

Charleston City Paper features PMG of Charleston's Dr. Mills and the CDiffense Study

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 13:11:00 +0000

Did you know that C. diff, which typically affects patients who have received antibiotic treatment, causes 14,000 fatalities and $4.8 billion worth of acute healthcare costs in the U.S. alone every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention? It can cause diarrhea and, in the worst cases, a life-threatening inflammation of the colon known as toxic megacolon.

We encourage you to read this great article featuring PMG of Charleston. If you are interested in learning more, we are currently enrolling this study at the following PMG locations:

Cary, NC 919.342.3447
Charleston, SC 843.849.1880
Charlotte, NC 704.527.6672
Hickory, NC 828.345.5060
Wilmington, NC 910.815.6108

Dr. Mills at PMG Research of Charleston

Participant Resources

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 12 Mar 2014 20:06:00 +0000

In our previous blog post, we talked about Making a Difference in March through clinical research participation. Because participation is a personal and important decision, PMG would like to share that there are great resources available to help you educate yourself and others about clinical research.

In addition to the valuable resources on the PMG Research website, you can find helpful resources at The Center for Information & Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP) including educational brochures, books and newsletters about research participation, study volunteer stories in print and video, free live educational events in your area and more. CISCRP is a first-of-its-kind nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and informing the public, patients, medical/research communities, the media, and policy makers about clinical research participation and the role that each party plays as a participant in the process.

To learn more on the PMG Research website.

To learn more on CISCRP.

We're Making March MAKE A DIFFERENCE Month

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 14:00:00 +0000

PMG Research has been making a difference in the world of medical advancement since 1979, and you can make a difference, too!

Whether you have participated in a clinical research study before, or have an interest in learning more about it, we want you to know that you will make a difference by helping to advance medicine. By participating in clinical research, you have the opportunity to be a part of something big that impacts the lives of millions.
If you have ever considered participation in a clinical research study because you want to play an active role in your health care, or because you want to contribute to the treatments and cures of tomorrow, we invite you to Make a Difference in March. Everyone who participates brings us one step closer - something you can be proud of and share with your loved ones.

If you have already participated, share your experiences with others, or post them to our Facebook page, so everyone can see how important clinical research participation is. Maybe they will want to Make a Difference this month, too. Contact us today if you'd like to learn more.

Congrats PMG Team on These Recent FDA Approvals

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 20:40:00 +0000

According to a report from the Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development, it takes an average of 10 years for an investigational drug to make it from the laboratory to pharmacy shelves. Only five in 5,000 compounds that enter preclinical testing make it to human clinical trials, and of these five, only one is approved by the FDA.

This means that as a participant – and even as a clinical research site – it is often years before you see the treatment that was being studied actually receive approval from the FDA. Therefore, when we do learn of approvals for drugs on which studies our sites have participated, we want to be sure to share them. Below are some recent FDA approvals where PMG sites participated in the clinical research.

Genentech Actemra (tocilizumab) for moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis (approved in subcutaneous formulation)
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Aptiom for epilepsy
GlaxoSmithKline ANORO ELLIPTA for airflow obstruction in COPD patients
GlaxoSmithKline H5N1 influenza vaccine

Thank you to our patient volunteers, sites, and physician investigators

who participated in these studies!

Inclement Weather Updates

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 13:51:00 +0000

Winter is making an appearance once again, and we want to be sure to keep our participants, partners and staff up-to-date on any closings or delays at PMG Research locations. We will update this blog and our Facebook page with any news, but encourage you to call your clinic location prior to leaving to ensure it is open.

Please be safe out there!

PMG Research of Charlotte - Closing at 12:00 pm Wednesday 2/12
PMG Research of Raleigh - Closing at 12:00 pm Wednesday 2/12
PMG Research of Hickory - Closing at 12:00 pm Wednesday 2/12
PMG Research of Cary - Closing at 12:30 pm Wednesday 2/12
PMG Research of Bristol, TN - Closing at 2:30 pm Wednesday 2/12

Feeling Flu?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 21:16:00 +0000

As we are in the throes of flu season, many of you may find yourself beginning to not feel well and wondering “Is this a cold? Is it the flu?” According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the flu is generally worse than the common cold, and symptoms such as fever, body aches, extreme tiredness, and dry cough are more common and intense. Colds are usually milder and you are more likely to have a runny or stuffy nose.

If you think you may have the flu, and your symptoms have started within the last 48 hours, consider participation in a clinical research study for flu at PMG Research. Our locations in Hickory and Charlotte, NC and Bristol and Knoxville, TN are enrolling studies for people with the flu. To learn more, visit our website or contact us.

You can also call the site nearest you:

PMG Research of Bristol – 423.989.3105

PMG Research of Charlotte – 704.527.6672

PMG Research of Hickory – 828.345.5060

PMG Research of Knoxville – 865.244-4276

PMG has a new website!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 13:51:00 +0000

New Year, New Website!

The PMG Research website has been redesigned for 2014 with a modern, clean, and welcoming new layout. We have also enhanced our content to ensure you can easily find information on our sites and network capabilities.

The PMG website still has all the features with which you are familiar, including:

Search Available Studies, by Condition or by Location
Investigator Directory, by Specialty or by Site
Contact Us form
Individual Site Pages and Contact Information
Clinical Research Chatter Blog

It also has exciting new features, such as:

Rotating home page content to feature studies, news, events, and more.
A responsive design for ease of viewing and navigation on mobile devices

We invite you to visit today and learn something new about PMG!

Happy Holidays from PMG Research

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 24 Dec 2013 11:00:00 +0000

Happy Holidays from the PMG Research Family!

We would like to wish our Participants, Physician Investigators, and Sponsor & CRO partners all the joys of the Holiday Season. Thank you for all you do to help us bring clinical research to as many lives as possible.

Meet the Newest Investigators at PMG Research of Wilmington

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 14:14:00 +0000

Meet the newest investigators from Wilmington Health at PMG Research of Wilmington, specializing in Rheumatology, Family Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, ENT, Podiatry, and Neurology!