During the early phases (phases 1 and 2), researchers assess safety, side effects, optimal dosages and risks/benefits. In the later phase (phase 3), researchers study whether the treatment works ...

Phase 3 trials include large numbers of people to make sure that the result is valid. There are also less common very early (phase 0) and later (phase 4) phases. Phase 0 trials are small trials that ...

DOVER-FOXCROFT -- Having all hands on deck is especially important during emergency situations. The Dover-Foxcroft fire department and Northern Light Mayo Hospital are coming together to enhance the ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Every day, regardless of whether he’s playing in the field that night, Coby Mayo and third-base coach Buck Britton dig out a little red machine to work on his defense. They call the ...