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• MEDICAL GUIDE 2008
Clinical Trials In Middle Georgia
The Middle Georgia Drug Study Center, located
on 1020 Keith Drive, Perry, GA, has been commis
sioned to participate in worldwide clinical trials;
three of which are significantly relevant to the
healthcare needs of the people in the area.
These include the study of a new pill for diabe
tes; second, a new combination drug for the treat
ment of knee pain due to arthritis and the third is
a new device to detect abnormalities of the breast
- being compared with mammography. Diabe
tes, cancer of the breast and possibly - to a lesser
degree - arthritic pain are prevalent in Middle
Georgia! •
A clinical trial is a scientific study designed to
test the effectiveness and safety of drugs or medi
cal devices on volunteer subjects. The Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) mandates that such
studies be performed before releasing new prod
ucts to the public.
Since participation in a clinical study or trial is
purely voluntary, the most frequently asked ques
tions by participants are related to safety. Every
organization involved in clinical trials, including
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that are admired within a
population as consistently
pleasing and youthful, and
then apply science to help our
patients achieve their own
goals in relation to those fea
tures. In our society, features
that are consistently associ
ated with beauty in women,
are smooth foreheads, larger
eyes with prominent eye
lashes, brows that have an
arching or gull wing shape,
heart shaped tapered jaw,
and plump Vermillion bor
ders of the lips. Unfortunate
ly, with aging we have the
combination of thinning of
the overlying skin due to loss
of collagen, elastin, and sub
cutaneous fat photo damage
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to the skin from the sun, and hypertro
phy of the depressor muscles of facial
expression. These all lead to undesired
changes in our appearance.
The hypertrophied muscles of facial
expression contribute significantly to
development of lines around the eyes
(crow's feet), between the eyes (affec
tionately known as the Elevens's), and
around the mouth. In addition, they con
tribute to the towering of the eyebrows
and the edges of the mouth. These all
conspire to work against maintaining
those features of beauty that we noted
above as associated with beauty. In fact
they can create an appearance of fatigue,
anger, or sadness even when those are
not the emotions you think you are ex
pressing. Fortunately science has pro
vided a safe and effective first line treat
ment against these effects in the form of
and recover from the long workweek. When
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you will look and feel your best.
The staff is all licensed and certified pro
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the Middle Georgia Drug Study Center (MGDSC), adheres
to the strictest guidelines to assure the maximum satetv and
protection of patients. Clinical investigators and clinical co
ordinators undergo training prior to engaging in any study
to attain the objectives set by the FDA. Needless to say,
patients' rights are governed by the same laws that govern
good medical practice in this country.
Participating in clinical trials is just like visiting the doc
tor's office; the difference is the attention given to the volun
teer subject which is oftentimes more in-depth. Depending!
on the nature of the study, the program sometimes compen
sates the patient for-their participation. But most importanl -
ly, a clinical trial is a form of partnership between research
ers and patient subjects. Oftentimes, the reward comes in
feeling good about self, knowing one has contributed to a
great cause - the alleviation of the health needs of a triend, a
family member or even one's own.
If you have an interest in these stud
ies or any of the studies currently be
ing undertaken by the Middle Georgia
Drug Study Center, please feel free to
call this number (478) 988-4820.
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Botox. Botox is a purified protein that is
produced by the bacterium Clostridium
Botulinum which causes a temporary,
controlled paralysis of the muscles to
which it is injected. When small doses
are judiciously placed by a trained pro
vider it is extremely safe and can have a
dramatic yet controlled effect on facial
expression, reducing the negative ef
fects of the powerful depressor muscles
of the face, while maintaining normal
facial expression. It has been used for
cosmetic purposes since the mid eight
ies, FDA approved in 2002, and suc
cessfully utilized by millions of people
around the worldto help maintain a
more youthful appearance. It has given
rise to no less than a virtual revolution
in the minimally invasive aesthetic en
hancement of both the upper and lower
face.
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