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It’s Flu Season—Are You Ready? Local doctor urges residents to get vaccinated ASAP
Influenza is sweeping the nation. In California alone, case levels of the illness jumped from “Low” to “High” in November, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention So physicians like Dr. Douglas Young, a Sacramento internist in private practice and medical director at Northern California Research, are urging people to get a seasonal flu vaccine.
COPD patients sought for clinical trials in Sacramento: New treatment for respiratory problems could be on the way
A progressive disease, COPD reduces the elasticity of bronchial tubes and air sacs in the lungs, leading to individuals having difficulty catching their breath. While there is no cure, COPD can be treated. To that end, Northern California Research is currently looking for COPD patients to participate in clinical trials for these treatments.
Beat the Heat: Clinical trials in Sacramento looking for women suffering from menopausal hot flashes
Menopause can come with symptoms—such as mood swings, weight gain, reduced libido and sudden hot flashes—that can be difficult for many women to navigate. For those suffering from symptoms, there is help.
There’s no need to be weak in the knees: Clinical trials in Sacramento aim to help those suffering from osteoarthritis
In the words of the venerable Bette Davis, “Getting old ain’t for sissies.” And while with age inevitably comes aches and pains, for those suffering…
Northern California Research conducts important studies that advance treatment: Sacramento-area volunteers needed for clinical trials
The FDA requires new medical treatments to be studied in clinical trials before they can be approved for general use. Learn why this is important–and how you can help.
We’re Looking for UTI Vaccine Trial Participants
“Urinary tract infections are very prevalent, very common, especially in women, especially in seniors.”
Douglas Young, M.D.
Northern California Research
Recruiting for medical research
“(Patients may be) apprehensive about the process. We don’t use your names. Everything’s done by initials or year of birth.”
Laurie Johnson
Northern California Research site director
Type 2 diabetes? Clinical trial needs you
“This trial is looking at the way to manage diabetes without drugs. You can imagine that would revolutionize diabetic care because then you alleviate the ongoing cost of a drug and potential side effects of the drug.”
Dr. Douglas Young
Primary Investigator, Northern California Research
Introducing: Northern California Research
Northern California Research was launched in 1996 to address the need for clinical research in the Sacramento area. Volunteers are needed for this important work.
