# vitaltrax.net > AI-optimized mirror of vitaltrax.net containing 48 pages totalling 22,862 words of clean markdown content, structured data, and semantic HTML. Original source: https://vitaltrax.net/. Last updated: 2026-06-15T01:31:13.978Z. Each page is available as HTML (with JSON-LD structured data) and Markdown (text-only, ideal for LLMs and RAG). ## Homepage - [**Meet PatientWing**](/content/site-root.html): A new way to discover, educate, and recruit clinical study participants. (497 words) ## Articles & Blog Posts - [Meet with us at SCOPE 2025](/content/blog/patientwing-at-da4s-east-coast-conference-2024/index.html) (37 words) - [Changing Cultural Narratives Around Chronic Illness: Rosa Yanez | | Patient Stories | PatientWing](/content/stories/changing-cultural-narratives-around-chronic-illness-rosa-yanez.html): After more than twenty years of symptoms, Rosa Yanez's MS diagnosis came as a relief. In the years since, she's worked hard to change the face of what a "patient" looks like, leveraging her online platform to help give others the visibility that she wishes she had access to in the past. (86 words) - [Fighting Through MTC and MS to Pursue Parenthood: Becky Post | | Patient Stories | PatientWing](/content/stories/fighting-through-mtc-and-ms-to-pursue-parenthood-becky-post.html): Becky Post never thought she’d end up working as a registered autoimmune holistic nutritional specialist. But when a significant dietary change transformed her MS and MTC symptoms, empowering her to be the parent she dreamed of, she knew she wanted to share her wins with others. (86 words) - [Meet with us at SCOPE 2025](/content/blog/weekly-wing-gut-microbiome-alzheimers-gene-therapy-december-2025.html): PatientWing’s Weekly Wing covers new research updates on the gut microbiome, Alzheimer’s disease, gene therapy, and AI health tools shaping clinical research. (37 words) - [Meet with us at SCOPE 2025](/content/blog/clinical-trial-branding-the-strategic-backbone-of-enrollment.html): Boost patient enrollment with strategic clinical trial branding. Build trust, lift enrollment rates, and engage patients at every touchpoint. (37 words) - [Personalizing Therapies: The Intersection of Drug Development and Complementary or Alternative Therapies for Ulcerative Colitis Patients](/content/principal-investigator-profile/personalizing-therapies-for-ulcerative-colitis-patients.html): A robust pipeline of drugs has so far helped 30%-40% of patients. Clinical studies are exploring how non-drug therapies such as diet and cognitive behavioral therapy could help patients feel more in charge of their condition. (1,098 words) - [Shifting from Private Practice to Increasing Clinical Trial Accessibility for Gastroenterology Patients](/content/principal-investigator-profile/shifting-private-practice-increasing-clinical-trial-accessibility.html): Dr. Phillips’ entire career has been dedicated to the field of inflammatory bowel diseases. Now that he’s entirely focused on physician education and participant recruitment for clinical trials, he is working to improve patient understanding of the life-changing potential that trials hold. (785 words) - [Gastroenterologist Answers Questions About EoE: Dr. Gary Falk](/content/principal-investigator-profile/gastroenterologist-answers-questions-about-eoe/index.html): Striving for a Multidisciplinary Approach for EoE: An Interview with Professor Gary Falk, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine ‍ (1,272 words) - [Thank You!](/content/mastering-latam-clinical-trials-strategies-for-successful-setup-and-patient-engagement.html): An exclusive webinar featuring Farmacon Global, where we’ll explore how to effectively set up and manage clinical studies in Latin America (LATAM). In this session, you’ll learn valuable insights on site selection, building strong investigator relationships, and engaging patients in this region. (70 words) - [Making Clinical Trials a Cornerstone of Care for Rare Kidney Disease Patients](/content/principal-investigator-profile/making-clinical-trials-a-cornerstone-of-care-for-rare-kidney-disease-patients.html): Dr. Sayna Norouzi is the founder and director of the glomerular diseases clinics at Loma Linda University Medical Center and a principal investigator on multiple clinical trials in rare kidney disease. Whether in her clinic or on social media, her focus is the same: giving patients the information and options they need to advocate for themselves. (1,021 words) - [IgA Nephropathy (IgAN)](/content/conditions/iga-nephropathy/index.html): IgA nephropathy (IgAN), also known as Berger Disease, is a condition that impacts the kidneys when a protein known as Immunoglobulin A (IgA), which helps the body fight infections, accumulates in the kidneys. This buildup leads to inflammation, which can gradually impair the kidneys' ability to filter waste from the bloodstream. (868 words) - [Prioritizing and Improving Patient Care Practices for People Diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndromes](/content/principal-investigator-profile/prioritizing-improving-patient-care-practices-for-mds.html): After decades of experience in hematology, Dr. Borate has repeatedly seen how blood diseases have the power to impact patients from head to toe. She’s currently excited by the potential of new, developing MDS testing tools that may help with earlier diagnosis. (937 words) - [Hidradenitis Suppurativa](/content/conditions/hidradenitis-suppurativa/index.html): Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder defined by recurring, painful lumps that typically develop in areas prone to skin friction. (833 words) - [Transforming Gastroenterology Care While Championing Underrepresented Groups in Clinical Research](/content/principal-investigator-profile/transforming-gastroenterology-care-while-championing-underrepresented-groups-in-clinical-research.html): Dr. Merchant has dedicated her 30+ year career to specializations in gastric and colon cancer. While balancing patient care with research, she’s cognizant of a widespread need for more diverse recruitment for the sake of today’s care and tomorrow’s potential. (873 words) - [Gout](/content/conditions/gout/index.html): Gout is a type of arthritis that causes sudden, very painful swelling in a joint, often the big toe. It happens when sharp crystals form from a high level of uric acid in the blood. With the right care, most people can lower their flare ups and protect their joints. (1,253 words) - [Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP)](/content/conditions/chronic-inflammatory-demyelinating-polyneuropathy-cidp.html): CIDP is a treatable autoimmune condition that causes progressive weakness and numbness, usually starting in the legs and arms. Unlike similar conditions that develop quickly, CIDP develops slowly over at least two months and typically requires ongoing treatment. With proper care, most people with CIDP experience significant improvement in their symptoms. (990 words) - [Epilepsy](/content/conditions/epilepsy/index.html): Epilepsy is a neurological disorder in which a person’s brain cells send signals abnormally, leading to seizures. (1,207 words) - [Autoimmune Hepatitis (AIH)](/content/conditions/autoimmune-hepatitis-aih/index.html): Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a rare autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the liver, causing inflammation that can lead to scarring or liver damage over time. (581 words) - [Setting an Example for Excellence in MDS Treatment](/content/principal-investigator-profile/setting-an-example-for-excellence-in-mds-treatment/index.html): Dr. Bejar is a physician-scientist who provides care to patients and also runs a research laboratory dedicated to studying MDS. He believes in individualized patient care, and sees multiple reasons to be hopeful for the future of MDS treatments. (762 words) - [Sharing the Patient Experience in Clinical Trials Will Be the Key to Understanding and Developing Treatments for PSC](/content/principal-investigator-profile/patient-experience-key-to-developing-treatments-primary-sclerosing-cholangitis.html): In an interview, Dr. Ziad H. Younes of GastroOne highlighted the complexity of treating primary sclerosing cholangitis and some of the experimental treatments under development. (680 words) - [Thank You!](/content/the-power-of-partnerships-leveraging-strategic-relationships-to-boost-patient-enrollment.html) (84 words) - [ANCA-Associated Vasculitis](/content/conditions/anca-av/index.html): ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) is a rare autoimmune disease that causes swelling in small blood vessels. This swelling can reduce blood flow and damage organs like the kidneys, lungs, skin, and nerves. With early diagnosis and treatment, many people reach remission and get back to more of their daily life. (973 words) - [Meet with us at SCOPE 2025](/content/blog/the-weekly-wing-cancer-depression-aging-breakthroughs.html): This Weekly Wing covers a pancreatic cancer breakthrough, the brain cells behind depression, what makes SuperAgers sharp, and antiviral sound waves. (37 words) - [Meet with us at SCOPE 2025](/content/blog/the-weekly-wing-brain-health-aspirin-placebos/index.html): This Weekly Wing explores new research on Alzheimer's early detection, caffeine and memory, aspirin and cancer risk, and the real biology of the placebo effect. (37 words) - [Meet with us at SCOPE 2025](/content/blog/patient-enrollment-solutions-in-action-meet-patientwing-at-scope-2025.html) (37 words) - [Meet with us at SCOPE 2025](/content/blog/patientwing-da4s-east-coast-conference-2026/index.html): PatientWing is at the Alliance for Science East Coast Conference 2026 in Newark, NJ. Find us at the juice bar, let's talk about patient enrollment. (37 words) - [When Everything Changed Overnight: Kathy Goebel’s Sudden Onset of Autoimmune Hepatitis | | Patient Stories | PatientWing](/content/stories/when-everything-changed-overnight-kathy-goebels-sudden-onset-of-autoimmune-hepatitis.html): After years of feeling healthy and in control of her well-being, Kathy Goebel’s life shifted dramatically when unexplained fatigue and rapidly developing jaundice led to a medical emergency. Diagnosed with severe sudden-onset autoimmune hepatitis (AIH), Kathy endured weeks of hospitalization, life-threatening complications, and a long recovery. Today, she manages her condition with vigilance, resilience, and a renewed appreciation for life. (112 words) - [Meet with us at SCOPE 2025](/content/blog/before-the-diagnosis-what-world-ms-day-means-for-the-people-still-searching-for-answers.html) (92 words) - [Meet with us at SCOPE 2025](/content/blog/the-day-a-cancer-patient-started-for-other-cancer-patients.html): Discover the story behind National Cancer Survivors Day, why June 7 matters, and what survivorship means in 2026. (92 words) - [Meet with us at SCOPE 2025](/content/blog/patientwing-at-scope-summit-2024/index.html) (37 words) - [Meet with us at SCOPE 2025](/content/blog/kidney-disease-in-asian-american-families-what-were-not-talking-about.html): Kidney conditions like PMN affect Asian American families more than you'd think. Learn what to ask and how to start the conversation today (37 words) - [Multiple Sclerosis (MS)](/content/conditions/multiple-sclerosis/index.html): Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) that occurs when the immune system attacks the layer surrounding nerve cells, known as the myelin sheath. When myelin is lost, it damages nerves and disrupts communication between the brain and the rest of the body. (1,013 words) - [policies/privacy-policy/index.html](/content/policies/privacy-policy/index.html) (1 words) - [community-service-pledge-1/index.html](/content/community-service-pledge-1/index.html) (1 words) - [patient-stories/index.html](/content/patient-stories/index.html) (1 words) - [clinical-research-education-hub/index.html](/content/clinical-research-education-hub/index.html) (1 words) - [Terms & Conditions](/content/policies/terms-conditions/index.html): Read our comprehensive Terms and Conditions to understand your rights, responsibilities, and guidelines for using our services (1,694 words) - [Watch Webinar](/content/events-and-webinars/index.html): PatientWing events and webinars unite top industry leaders to explore clinical trial solutions. Discover insights, strategies, and real-world impact. (957 words) - [Who we are](/content/about-us/index.html): At PatientWing, our mission is to make the world a healthier place by providing a platform that inspires, educates and instantly connects patients to clinical trials (777 words) - [Download Case Study](/content/our-solutions/index.html): We accelerate clinical trial timelines by helping sponsors, CROs, and research sites find and enroll patients with rare diseases and serious conditions. (865 words) - [Meet the Investigators](/content/investigator-profiles/index.html): Meet the doctors leading groundbreaking research. (452 words) - [PatientWing Authorization](/content/policies/hipaa/index.html): Learn how we comply with HIPAA regulations to ensure the privacy and security of your health information. (899 words) - [PatientWing Blog](/content/blog/index.html): Learn insightful strategies to run better and faster clinical trials. (307 words) - [**Be the first to read our latest insights!**](/content/resources/how-to-be-an-ally-for-someone-with-a-rare-disease/index.html): You may feel the urge to help but are unsure of how to be an ally for someone with a rare disease. We’ve created a simple guide that discusses the dos and don’ts. (47 words) - [Same Operator, Different Arena: Abbie’s story of living with autoimmune hepatitis](/content/stories/same-operator-different-arena-abbies-story-of-living-with-autoimmune-hepatitis.html): Abbie Shone was thirty when an infection after her twins were born led to a routine blood test, a high liver count, and a diagnosis her consultant called the silent killer: autoimmune hepatitis. Caught early, before cirrhosis. What followed was four months of dialing in medications, a long sit with the answer "no, you won't come off them," and a deliberate decision not to let the disease write her life for her. Six and a half years later, Abbie runs her own operations business from the Algarve, where she moved with her husband and three boys to pull the volume down on her flare-ups, and recently ran her first HYROX. She shares her story because she wishes she'd had it back then. (112 words) - [Meet with us at SCOPE 2025](/content/blog/patient-recruitment-solutions-why-enrollment-starts-at-diagnosis.html): 80% of clinical trials miss enrollment because of timing. See how patient recruitment solutions that start at diagnosis change the math. (92 words) - [Contact Us](/content/contact-us/index.html): Looking to get in touch with us? Please fill out this form and one of our team members will get back to you in no time! 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