The Department of Genetic Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College is looking for asthmatic volunteers (ages 18+) for a research study looking at the effects asthma may have on the lung cells. If you qualify and complete all tests and visits, you will receive: 1. A free lung health and medical evaluation (includes physical exam, [...]
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Seeking Volunteers for Asthma Research Study
Posted by Genetic Medicine on September 21, 2011
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Promising New Diagnostic for Emphysema
Dr. Crystal and researchers in the Weill Cornell Medical College Department of Genetic Medicine have located a potential biomarker of early-stage emphysema. Although further investigation is needed, these findings are promising for early detection of emphysema by a simple blood test. Please click here to see the full article Click here to read the abstract [...]
Posted by Genetic Medicine on April 7, 2011
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Dr. Crystal and the Dept. of Genetic Medicine Featured on NY1 TV
“Researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College seem to have made a revolutionary discovery that may inspire more smokers to put out their butts a lot faster.” -NY1 Dr. Ronald Crystal (Chairman of Genetic Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College and Principal Investigator) was featured on NY1 television to talk about how a simple blood test [...]
Posted by Genetic Medicine on March 16, 2011
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Dr. Crystal and the Department of Genetic Medicine Featured on CBS News re a Simple Blood Test That May Detect Emphysema
Watch the video here See full articles from this interview here: MSN Health Wcax.com Science Daily.com
Posted by Genetic Medicine on March 15, 2011
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Seeking Hookah (Shisha) Smokers for Research Study
The Department of Genetic Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College is looking for shisha smokers to participate in a research study, looking at the effects that shisha may have on the lung cells. Eligible participants can earn $250 in compensation upon completion of the following study visits: 1. Screening visit, including medical history, physical exam, [...]
Posted by Genetic Medicine on March 2, 2011
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Are You At Risk for Lung Disease? Free Lung Health Evaluation for Eligible Volunteers
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a lung disease caused mainly by cigarette smoking. Symptoms include trouble breathing, wheezing, coughing up mucus and chest infections. If you are a smoker and/or are having trouble breathing, you may be eligible for our research study. Visits and Compensation: $50 for completing initial medical exam if eligible $200 [...]
Posted by Genetic Medicine on November 9, 2010
http://copdsupport.wordpress.com/2010/11/09/are-you-at-risk-for-lung-disease-free-lung-health-evaluation-for-eligible-volunteers/
Seeking Non-Smokers for Research Study
Research Study Seeking healthy non-smokers 18 years or older. Participants will be part of a study looking for precursors to lung disease in Weill Cornell Medical College. Offering $50 compensation for completing a screening consisting of a physical exam, Electrocardiogram (EKG), blood, urine tests, breathing test and chest x-ray, and if eligible $200 for completing [...]
Posted by Genetic Medicine on October 29, 2010
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Become Involved in Our Asthma Research! Volunteer for Our Asthma Research Study
If you think you may have asthma, would you like a free lung evaluation to find out? The Department of Genetic Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College is looking for asthmatic volunteers (ages 18+) for a research study looking at the effects asthma may have on the lung cells. If you qualify and complete all [...]
Posted by Genetic Medicine on October 26, 2010
http://copdsupport.wordpress.com/2010/10/26/become-involved-in-our-asthma-research-volunteer-for-our-asthma-research-study/
We Can Help You Quit Smoking for Free as Part of Our Paid Research Study
Trying to quit smoking? As part of our research study we are offering eligible smokers: -free smoking cessation counseling and medication -up to $1,800 in compensation by completing 4 medical exams and bronchoscopies Call the Department of Genetic Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College for more information: 646-962-2672 IRB protocol #0905010391 Approval Date: 8.4.10
Posted by Genetic Medicine on October 15, 2010
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