Hereditary epidermal appendage anomaly

This study looked at whether non-surgical gum disease treatment could reduce inflammation and improve blood fat levels in young adults with severe periodontitis. Fifty participants (25 with gum disease and 25 healthy) were involved. Those with gum disease received deep cleaning a…

This study compared two painkillers, oliceridine and morphine, in 252 adults undergoing laparoscopic colorectal surgery. The goal was to see if oliceridine causes less nausea and vomiting after surgery. Patients used a pump to control their pain medicine for up to 3 days after th…

This study tests whether wearable sensors and digital home tasks can track changes in movement, speech, and falls in people with ALS. About 20 participants will wear neck and wrist sensors and complete speech and handwriting tests over 48 weeks. The goal is to see if these digita…

This study followed 55 people with dental implants for 5 years to see if their history of gum disease (aggressive, chronic, or none) affected implant health. Participants received regular dental cleanings. Researchers measured bone loss, gum inflammation, and implant survival. Th…

This study looked at people with three rare genetic conditions—xeroderma pigmentosum (XP), Cockayne syndrome (CS), and trichothiodystrophy (TTD)—that affect the body's ability to repair DNA. Researchers examined 709 participants to understand how these defects relate to cancer ri…

This completed study looked at inherited disorders common in Amish and Mennonite populations. Researchers collected medical histories, blood or cheek swab samples from 157 participants to find the genes behind these conditions. They also built a computer database of family trees …

This study looked at how four different drinks—two prebiotic sodas, regular Coca-Cola, and Diet Coke—affect hunger, blood sugar, insulin, and appetite hormones in healthy men aged 18-40. Ten participants visited the lab four times, each time drinking one of the beverages in a ran…

This study followed 60 heart transplant patients for one year to see if levels of a harmless virus called TTV in the blood are linked to infections or organ rejection. Researchers took monthly blood samples alongside routine care. The goal is to find a new way to monitor transpla…

This study tested an artificial intelligence algorithm designed to help primary care doctors decide whether a patient with a skin condition really needs to see a dermatologist. Researchers enrolled 200 adults with skin problems and had their doctors take photos of the affected ar…

This study tested different doses of oliceridine, a painkiller, to find the amount that best prevents sudden rises in blood pressure and heart rate when a breathing tube is placed during anesthesia. Researchers enrolled 58 adults having elective surgery and adjusted doses based o…

This study looked at how trouble regulating body temperature affects sleep in people with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (HED), a condition that limits sweating. Researchers compared sleep quality, skin temperature, and melatonin levels in 22 HED patients and healthy volunteer…