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NY CANCER & BLOOD SPECIALISTS
The NYCBS lab is an independent , full-service clinical and anatomical pathology laboratory that provides diagnostic excellence . Their staff of experienced , board-certified pathologists and technologists use the latest state-ofthe-art technology to provide world-class care to their patients .
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Research advances the field of medicine NYCBS ’ s clinical research focuses on advancing the field of medicine to better provide for the medical needs of patients in the future . A clinical study is either a privately- or publicly-funded clinical research project whereby people volunteer to participate and , in doing so , contribute to our understanding of medicine .
There are two types of clinical research studies : a clinical trial is clinical research that focuses on evaluating the effectiveness and / or safety of medical devices , diagnostic procedures , products , and medications in addressing the medical needs of people . An observational study is an investigative effort to collect data on health-related participant outcomes .
In an observational study , as opposed to a clinical trial , people are not assigned specifically to an intervention – or interventions – such as a specific treatment regimen . Instead , participants receive routine medical care .
Community oncology means ensuring patients receive medical care of the highest quality , making medical care accessible and affordable to them in their own communities . By conducting clinical research in the community setting , NYCBS has a unique opportunity to give patients not only the individualised attention of their care team but also to give them the additional resources that come with a specially-trained
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