Tag Archives: Clinical trials

Daily Aspirin Use Could Present Serious Health Risks

New studies indicate the drug is far from a panacea
Posted on October 26, 2018 by Matt Driscoll (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

It’s now become a commonly held notion that for the elderly, taking daily aspirin can be something of a cure-all. However, as three recent studies have shown, the truth is much more murky. The studies, which are based on large … Continue reading →

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Is “Right to Try” a Political Ploy?

Do right to try laws really help terminally ill patients? Experts say "No"
Posted on March 16, 2018 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

Several months ago, President Donald Trump spoke of his support for a national “Right to Try” law in his State of the Union address. Such legislation would, in theory, give terminally ill individuals the right to try new drugs that … Continue reading →

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Lawmakers Push for Right-to-Try Bills Across the Nation

These landmark decisions could change the face of healthcare for terminally ill patients
Posted on December 9, 2015 by Marissa Abruzzini (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

“Right-to-Try” bills are sweeping the nation in 2015,  as 24 states have already granted patients with life-threatening illnesses the right to seek out experimental treatments not yet approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. In October, California was on … Continue reading →

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