Macrocytic anemia

This study tests whether giving blood transfusions more liberally (when hemoglobin drops to 9 g/dL) versus more restrictively (when it drops to 7.5 g/dL) reduces death and serious complications like heart attack, stroke, or kidney injury in patients aged 70 and older undergoing n…

This study tested a program that combines small loans and group support to help people with HIV in Kenya. The goal was to improve HIV medication adherence, mental health, and family relationships. 843 people took part, and the program aimed to reduce depression, anxiety, and PTSD…

This phase II trial tested two drugs—sirolimus and azacitidine—in 57 people with high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that had come back or didn't respond to standard treatment. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink or control the…

This study tracks 180 orthopedic patients in Cyprus to see if a single doctor visit changes how much they trust AI health information. Patients fill out surveys before and after their appointment, and doctors also report on the accuracy of any AI advice patients brought up. The g…

This study looked at whether adding folic acid and vitamin B12 to locally made cereals can improve the nutrition, thinking skills, and mood of teenage girls in rural Ethiopia. About 472 girls aged 13-19 took part. The goal was to see if small-scale food fortification can help pre…

This study explored whether low hemoglobin (anemia) is linked to an enlarged heart (cardiomegaly) in children up to 18 years old. Researchers used chest X-rays and echocardiograms to check for heart enlargement in 56 anemic children. The goal was to better understand how anemia a…

This study tested whether weekly community-led group discussions could improve trust and openness to COVID-19 testing and vaccination. Fifty-seven adults from nine housing agencies took part in online meetings and completed surveys over six months. The goal was to see if peer-led…

This study tested whether weekly community-led group discussions about health topics could change how people feel about COVID-19 testing and vaccines. 49 adults from housing authority agencies took part in Zoom meetings and completed surveys over 18 weeks. The goal was to see if …