Archive for July, 2009

Safety Alert: Are your children properly secured?

July 30th, 2009

Dean Foundation Passenger Safety Educator, Sherri Faust, reveals the most common car seat installation errors and what parents can do to remedy them. Read the rest of this entry »

Wearable Defibrillator Research offers insight into Cardiac Arrest

July 17th, 2009

The wearable external defibrillator may look like it’s right out of a sci-fi movie but it could be the key to understanding the who, what and why of heart attacks. Read the rest of this entry »

Myeloma Studies

July 8th, 2009

Dean Oncology is currently conducting 2 Myeloma studies.

Mulitple Myeloma (Study E1A05)
Phase 3 Study for patients with multiple myeloma who’ve completed a dexamethasone-based induction regimen.

Myeloma (Study E1A06)
Phase 3 Study in newly diagnosed myeloma patients who are not candidates for high-dose therapy.

For more information about a study contact Susie at 608-410-2724. Please refer to study number when calling.

If you prefer to email us instead of calling please fill out the form below. We will respond to your inquiry within 3 business days. No personal medical questions or information please.

Alzheimer’s Studies

July 1st, 2009

Dean Foundation is currently recruiting for three Alzheimer’s research studies: 

Alzheimer’s affecting your life? (Study #549)

Dean Foundation is conducting, Concert, a clinical research study to test the effects of an investigational medication, Dimebon, in patients with Alzheimer’s disease.

Dimebon has been previously tested as a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s and the study goal is to determine if Dimebon combined with Aricept® safely improves the following symptoms of Alzheimer’s:

  • Cognition
  • Memory
  • Daily functioning and caring for oneself
  • Behavior

To be eligible for the study, participants must:

  • Have mild to moderate Alzheimer’s
  • Currently be taking Aricept®

Study participants will receive study medication, physical exams and study related care at no cost. Participants will be compensated for their time and travel.

For more information, contact JoAnn at 608-827-2333.

Please mention study #549

Memory not as sharp as it used to be? (Study #554)

Forgetfulness is a common part of aging but can also be a sign of memory impairment.

Dean Foundation is seeking adults between the ages of 45 and 90 with memory loss or mild cognitive impairment for a research study of an investigational medication.

Qualified participants will receive study related care, medication and cognitive testing at no cost. Compensation for travel is provided.

For more information, call JoAnn at 608-827-2333 or 800-844-6015. Please mention study # 554.

If you prefer to email us instead of calling please fill out the form below. We will respond to your inquiry within 3 business days. No personal medical questions or information please.