Authored by BlueAngel on
Saturday, August 07, 2004
Diagnostics Research Group resides here in San Antonio, Texas Medical Center. This particular group is an independently organized group of internal medicine, pumonary, allergy, and womens researchers. The group's physicians have quite an impressive array of experience in their related fields.
We have taken the liberty of copying their website's home page & related pertinent information.
DXRG.COM is the name of the site and the format is quite easily navigated.
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CLINICAL RESEARCH
Thank you for your interest in Diagnostics Research Group.
We are a consortium of clinical research facilities, each specializing in a particular therapeutic area of medical science as it relates to the research of drugs and medical devices.
Our web site is divided into two distinct areas:
Research Patient Information
For our current research patients, as well as potential patients, it is our hope that the information provided here will provide a better understanding of the nature and purpose of clinical research.
Sponsor and CRO Information
For our research colleagues that may be Pharmaceutical Sponsors or CROs, we have included detailed information on our facilities as it relates to our clinical research expertise and capabilities.
Research Patients
What Is A Clinical Trial?
Frequently Asked Questions
Volunteering
Current Clinical Trials
Physicians/Investigators
How To Contact Us
Directions To Our Offices
Dining & Lodging
Privacy Policy
Sponsors & CROs
News
Research Patients
Diagnostics Research Group is located in the South Texas Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. Our facilities conduct full-time clinical research in the following therapeutic areas:
• Allergies
• Respiratory Disorders
• Sleep Disorders
• Women's Health
• Internal Medicine
We are continually seeking patients to participate in our clinical studies. If you have an interest in participating in a clinical trial, we encourage you to review the information contained within this site. An informed understanding of the clinical trial process is important to you, our research facility, and, to the ultimate success of any clinical study.
Louise Feuge, Director, Women's Health & Internal Medicine
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The following are the most frequently asked questions we receive when talking with potential clinical research participants.
What Happens In A Clinical Trial?
What Are The Benefits Of Participating In A Clinical Trial?
How Do I Qualify for A Clinical Trial?
How Safe Are Clinical Trials?
What Must I Understand Before Volunteering For A Clinical Trial?
What Happens In A Clinical Trial?
There are many types of clinical trials. The research purpose of each trial dictates the specific procedures followed. Detailed information on each trial will be provided in the form of "informed consent documents" distributed to all participants prior to signing as volunteers. Verbal review of the trial, as well as question and answer sessions, are also conducted by the research staff.
Once you have been accepted to participate in a trial you can expect a comprehensive review of your medical history, physical examinations, specific instructions on medication and treatment you will receive during the trial, and close monitoring on the effects of any medication and treatment you are receiving. You may also be required to take certain tests to quantify and verify results of your treatment. You will be required to meet for periodic checkups and review at the research facility, and to maintain communication with the research team. Participants should expect to be working with an experienced team of doctors, nurses and clinical research specialists.
What Are The Benefits of Participating in a Clinical Trial?
First, participation in a clinical trial may be based upon a research patient having a condition that the new drug or treatment being researched might be able to improve. The possibility of the clinical study producing an improved drug or treatment for your particular condition is motivation for many. Second, through a clinical study, participants may gain access to new treatments that are not yet available to the general public. Third, many participants appreciate the fact that they may be helping in the development of a drug or treatment that could literally benefit thousands of people. Another important factor is that during the clinical trial, participants will receive medical evaluation and treatment related to the clinical trial at no charge. Many clinical trials also provide time and travel reimbursement to participants.
How Do I Qualify for A Clinical Trial?
Each clinical trial has a distinct set of guidelines and requirements for participants. Such things as age, condition being researched, medical history, and present medical condition are all considered. Remember, you can only participate in a clinical trial if you meet the specific criteria required for that study. The FDA also specifies that you can participate in only one clinical trial at a time.
How Safe Are Clinical Trials?
Clinical trials are very highly controlled to ensure the utmost safety for the participants and are conducted under the direction of a pharmaceutical company that is responsible to and under the authority of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The federal government requires specific laboratory research and other designated studies on any drugs and treatments that will be tested prior to approving the clinical trials on research volunteers. All clinical trials are conducted under the close supervision of experienced physicians and generally take place in medical offices, hospitals, certain accredited universities and research centers. Another important safety requirement is all research facilities that conduct clinical trials involving people must, by federal regulation, have an Institutional Review Board (IRB) that approves and reviews the research to ensure compliance and safety standards. And finally, prior to making a decision to participate, informed consent documents that detail all procedures and possible risks that may be involved in the trial must be provided and discussed with potential participants.
What Must I Understand Before Volunteering For A Clinical Trial?
It is most important that you understand that you should not hesitate to ask the research team any questions you have.
You should also understand what "informed consent" is. The research staff is required to provide informed consent documents prior to your volunteering for the trial. The documents provide many details about the study. Please read these documents carefully and ask the research staff any questions you might have.
Topics that you should clearly understand before participating in a clinical trial include:
The purpose of the research being done.
What the researchers hope to find out.
What type or phase of clinical trial it is.
Drugs, treatments or tests that will be given during the trial.
What you are expected to do during the trial.
How long the trial will last.
The location of the study site and how often you must be on-site.
Whether an overnight stay at a clinic or hospital is required.
What information you should provide your regular doctor about the trial.
Clarification on whether you should continue on your current medication during the trial.
Whether placebos are part of the clinical trial.
Why this treatment might be better than the treatment you're currently on.
Risks that might be involved with the research.
The possible short and long term effects of the research on you.
Benefits you might expect from the trial.
Other treatments, not being tested that are available.
Your right to leave the trial.
Any costs associated with the trials.
Any reimbursements associated with the trials.
Any effect on your health insurance.
How your privacy is protected.
Whether you can talk about the trial with other people.
If you can find out the results of the trial.
Whether continuing treatment is available after the trial ends.
Who is sponsoring (paying for) the clinical trial.
It is critical you make an informed decision before participating in a clinical trial. Please do not hesitate to ask questions.
PHYSICIANS/INVESTIGATORS
Our Clinical Researchers, known as "Investigators" in the research industry, are a group of highly trained medical professionals. They possess a wide range of medical practice and clinical research skills.
We are proud to have such an experienced group of clinical researchers working with Diagnostics Research Group.
Charles P. Andrews, MD, CCRI
Director of Clinical Research: Diagnostics Research Group
Principal Investigator: Lung Diagnostics
Certified Clinical Research Investigator (CCRI)
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Randall C. Bell, MD
Principal Investigator: Allergy Diagnostics
View Medical Background
Louise K. Feuge, MSN, FNP-C
Investigator: Women's Diagnostics
View Medical Background
Carlos F. Morales, MD
Investigator: Lung Diagnostics, Allergy Diagnostics
View Medical Background
John R. Holcomb, MD
Investigator: Lung Diagnostics, Allergy Diagnostics
View Medical Background
Nora L. Walker, MD
Principal Investigator: SleepWalker
View Medical Background
Charles J. Burch, MD
Investigator: Lung Diagnostics
View Medical Background
Research Patients
HOW TO CONTACT US
Please complete and email this form if you are interested in learning more about our clinical trials. A medical representative will contact you within three work days.
Please see our Privacy Policy for details on how your information is protected.
Please fill in the following:
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Phone:
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I am interested in
these types of studies: ALLERGIES
ASTHMA
COPD
CHRONIC BRONCHITIS
EMPHYSEMA
HYPERTENSION
SLEEP DISORDERS
WOMEN'S HEALTH
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DIRECTIONS TO OUR OFFICES
Diagnostics Research Group is located in northwest San Antonio in the South Texas Medical Center Complex.
We are located at 4410 Medical Drive, Suite 360, in the TNI Building (The Texas Neurosciences Building), at the corner of Medical Drive and Ewing Halsell Drive.
Our phone number is 210-692-7157.
DINING & LODGING
Many of our patients ask us to recommend restaurants and lodging close to the South Texas Medical Center Complex and downtown on the Riverwalk.
We suggest you consider the following establishments when in the Medical Center area or when visiting downtown San Antonio:
Restaurants Within A 1/2 Mile Of Diagnostics Research Group
Restaurants On The Riverwalk
Restaurants On The Market Square
Other Notable Restaurants
Fun Places
Hotels Nearby
Hotels On The Riverwalk
Restaurants Within A 1/2 mile Of Diagnostics Research Group:
ALDOS
8539 Fredericksburg Road, 210-696-2536
Italian/Continental Food
Moderately Expensive
BISTROTIME
5137 Fredericksburg Road, 210-344-6626
Continental – Great Owner/Chef
Expensive
JASON'S DELI
9933 W IH 10, 210-690-3354
Sandwiches and Salads
Inexpensive
CHA-CHAS
2026 Babcock Road, 210-615-7588
Mexican Food
Moderately Expensive
CHACHOS
7870 Callaghan Road, 210-366-2023
Mexican Food – Great Margaritas
Moderately Expensive
FUJIYA JAPANESE GARDEN
9030 Wurbach Road, 210-615-7553
Excellent sushi and Japanese specialties
Moderately Expensive
MARIO'S RESTAURANTS
4841 Fredericksburg Road, 210-349-0188
Unique Mexican Food
Moderately Expensive
MENCIUS'
7959 Fredericksburg Road, 210-615-1288
Chinese Food with a Flair
Moderately Expensive
SARIKA'S THAI RESTAURANT
4319 Medical Drive, 210-692-3200
Superb Thai dishes
Inexpensive to Moderate
Restaurants On The Riverwalk:
BIGA ON THE BANKS
203 S. St. Mary's Street, #100, 210-225-0722
Continental Food
Expensive
PAESANOS RIVERWALK
111 W. Crockett, 210-227-2782
Italian/Fish
Expensive
RIO RIO
421 E. Commerce, 210-226-8462
Mexican Food
Moderately Expensive
KANGAROO COURT
512 Riverwalk, 210-224-6821
Variety of Foods (Best cheesecake on the Riverwalk)
Moderately Expensive
Restaurants On The Market Square:
MI TIERRA CAFE & BAKERY
218 Produce Road, 210-225-1262
Mexican Restaurant – Bakery
Inexpensive
LA MARGARITA RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR
120 Produce Road, 210-227-7140
Mexican Restaurant – Oyster Bar
Moderately Expensive
PICO DE GALLO
111 S. Leona, 210-225-6060
Mexican Restaurant
Inexpensive
Other Notable Restaurants:
LOS BARRIOS
4223 Blanco Road, 210-732-6017
Regional Mexican Food – Superb Service with a Smile
Inexpensive
LA FOGATA
2427 Vance Jackson
Mexican Food – Margaritas
Inexpensive
PAPPASITOS
10501 I-10W, 210-691-8974
Mexican Restaurant
Moderately Expensive
Fun/Notable Places:
THE ALAMO
300 Alamo Plaza, 210-255-1391
DICK'S LAST RESORT
406 Navarro Street, 210-224-0026
On the Riverwalk (Bar, Restaurant, Live Bands)
THE AQUARIUM
8826 Heubner Road, 210-691-3474
Night Life and Dancing
LA VILLITA
Bounded by South Alamo, East Nueva and South Presa on the Riverwalk,
210-207-8610
Unique Shopping
IMAX THEATER
Rivercenter Mall on Crocket Street, 210-247-4629
MCNAY ART MUSEUM
6000 North New Braunfels Avenue, 210-824-5368
Excellent Impressionists
MAMMA'S CAFE
7710 IH 10 W, 210-349-9367
Bar, Restaurant, Karaoke
BUCKHORN SALOON AND MUSEUM
318 East Houston, 210-247-4000
Texas memorabilia and trophies
DAVE AND BUSTERS
440 Crossroads Blvd., 210-515-1515
Bar, Restaurant, Game Room, Pool Tables. Loud, Young, Fun Crowd
Inexpensive
SPURS BASKETBALL
SBC Center, 210-444-5000
SIX FLAGS FIESTA TEXAS
Loop 1604 and I-10 West, 210-697-5050
SEAWORLD SAN ANTONIO
Off of State Highway 157, 210-523-3611
Hotels Nearby:
MARRIOTT COURTYARD
8585 Marriott Drive, 210-614-7100
EMBASSY SUITES
7750 Briaridge Drive, 210-340-5421
Hotels On The Riverwalk:
MARRIOTT RIVER CENTER
101 Bowie Street, 210-223-1000
HYATT REGENCY HOTEL
123 Lasoya Street, 210-222-1234
WESTIN RIVERWALK HOTEL
420 West Market Street, 210-224-6500
Pharmaceutical Sponsors & CROs
Diagnostics Research Group is an independent consortium of full-time clinical research professionals based in the South Texas Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. Our physician investigators have been involved in clinical research trials for over 20 years. We have been conducting full-time clinical trials, with dedicated staff, for four years.
Each member of our group concentrates on a specific therapeutic area of clinical research. Expertise includes, but is not limited to, the following study areas:
Allergy Diagnostics
– Allergic Disorder Studies
Lung Diagnostics
– Respiratory Disorder Studies
– Health and Disorders in the Realm of Internal Medicine
SleepWalker
– Sleep Disorder Studies
Women's Diagnostics
– Women's Health Studies
Diagnostics Research Group is an independent consortium of full-time clinical research professionals based in the South Texas Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. Our physician investigators have been involved in clinical research trials for over 20 years. We have been conducting full-time clinical trials, with dedicated staff, for four years.
Each member of our group concentrates on a specific therapeutic area of clinical research. Expertise includes, but is not limited to, the following study areas:
Allergy Diagnostics
– Allergic Disorder Studies
Sponsors & CROs
SPONSOR AFFILIATIONS
Diagnostics Research Group has been privileged to work with the following Pharmaceutical Sponsors:
• Alcon
• Alkermes
• Altana
• AstraZeneca
• Aventis
• Bayer
• Boerhinger Ingelheim
• Bristol Meyers
• Centocor
• Eisai
• Eli Lilly
• Encysive
• GlaxoSmithKline
• Inspire
• Merck
• Novartis
• Novum
• OrthoMcNeil
• Pharmacia
• Pfizer
• Schering Plough
• Sepracor
• West Pharmaceutical
• Wyeth
Sponsors & CROs
TNI Building
FACILITIES
Diagnostics Research Group is conveniently located in the Texas Neurosciences Institute (TNI) in the South Texas Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas.
The research clinic facilities are located on the first and third floors of the TNI Building, with our clinical practice offices on the fourth floor. Our facilities have a combined space of 12,000 square feet.
We offer:
• On-Site Complete Pulmonary Function Testing
• Oximetry
• Chest X-rays
• Allergy Testing
• Phlebotomy
• Electrocardiograms
• Women's Health Care Including Paps, Pelvic and Bone Mineral Density Testing
Our Sleep Lab rooms are electronically monitored:
• Digital Sleep System
• Video System
Within the Neurosciences Institute, there is a complete imaging center.
We have three satellite clinics located in the rural South Texas towns of Seguin, Gonzales and Uvalde.
PRIVACY POLICY
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT.
Our duties: We are required by law to maintain the privacy of your PHI (Protected Health Information). We must abide by the terms of this notice or any update of this notice.
Your rights: You have the following rights concerning your PHI:
- To request restricted access to all or part of your PHI. To do this, ask for, complete, and return to this office a privacy restriction form. We are not required to grant your request.
- To receive correspondence of confidential information by alternate means or locations. To do this, ask for, complete, and return to this office a privacy restriction form
- To inspect or receive copies of your protected health information. To inspect your PHI, set up an appointment for the inspection. To receive a copy of your PHI, ask our office to copy and mail your records to you.
- To request changes be made to your PHI. To do this, complete a change of protected health information form and return it to this office. We are not required to grant your request.
- To receive an accounting of the disclosures by this office of your PHI in the six years prior to your request. To do this, notify this office in writing that you would like a list of all individuals and organizations to which your PHI has been sent.
- To get updates or reissue of this notice, at your request.
- To complain to this office or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services if you feel your privacy rights have been violated. To register a complaint with this office, complete a protected health information complaint form and return it to this office. The law forbids this office from taking retaliatory action against you if you complain.
Uses and Disclosures: We will use and disclose elements of your protected health information (PHI) in the following ways:
Treatment - Payment - Health care operations
When law, including in judicial settings and to health oversight regulatory agencies and law enforcement, requires release.
In emergency situations or to avert serious health/safety situations.
To medical examiners, coroners or funeral directors to aid in identifying you or to help them in performing their duties.
To organ, tissue and other donations organizations, upon or proximate to your death, if we have no indication on hand about your donation preferences (or a positive indication).
To contact you about appointment reminders, treatment alternatives and other health related benefits and services.
All other uses and disclosures by this office will require this office to obtain from you a written authorization in addition to any other permission you will provide this office.
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