Non-human animal disease

This study compared two surgical techniques for fixing a broken thigh bone near the knee: using one metal plate on the side versus two plates. Thirty-eight adults with fresh fractures were randomly assigned to one method. Researchers measured knee function and bone healing over a…

This study looked at the long-term safety and effectiveness of Hunterase (idursulfase beta) in 30 people with Hunter syndrome over about one year. Participants had either completed a previous phase 3 study or had used Hunterase for at least six months. The goal was to monitor sid…

This study tested a portable device called the Infrascanner that uses light to check for expanding brain bleeds in people with traumatic brain injury. About 400 participants who had a head injury and a brain bleed seen on a CT scan were monitored hourly with the scanner. The goal…

This completed trial in Somalia tested whether giving families cash transfers, with or without extra nutrition education and additional cash, could prevent malnutrition in children and mothers. Over 3,300 families received monthly mobile cash for 6 months. Researchers measured wa…

This study tested whether using a needle to drain a swollen gallbladder during laparoscopic removal makes the operation easier and safer. 70 patients with acute cholecystitis, gallbladder mucocele, or empyema were randomly assigned to have their gallbladder drained or not. The go…

This study tested whether playing virtual reality (VR) games that focus on posture correction could help people with chronic low back pain and an excessive inward curve of the lower spine. Fifty adults aged 18 to 44 with pain lasting at least three months took part. The VR group …

This completed study looked at 151 children with common postural conditions like flat feet, knock knees, or scoliosis. Researchers used wearable motion sensors and clinical tests to measure balance and motor control, then compared the results to healthy children. The goal was to …