Poisoning

This study tested whether adding fomepizole to the standard treatment (N-acetylcysteine) could better protect the liver in people who took too much acetaminophen (Tylenol). The trial included 29 adults and children aged 10 and older who were at high risk for liver injury. The goa…

This phase 2 trial tested whether adding trilaciclib (Cosela) to standard chemotherapy and avelumab could help people with advanced bladder cancer by protecting their bone marrow. The study enrolled 92 adults with untreated, locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma. Un…

This study compared two standard drugs—olanzapine and dexamethasone—for preventing nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. Researchers wanted to see if olanzapine could work as well as the steroid dexamethasone, potentially allowing patients to avoid steroid side effects. The…

This study tested a small device that stimulates a nerve in the ear to see if it can reduce nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy in children, teens, and young adults. The device, called IBStim, was compared to a sham (fake) device. The trial was terminated early and include…

This study examined whether ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are linked to fewer alcohol- and drug-related car accidents and sexual assaults. Researchers collected data from trauma registries, transportation departments, and crisis centers in the Dallas area. The study wa…

This study aimed to find out whether one or three sessions of hyperbaric oxygen therapy works better to prevent long-term brain damage after carbon monoxide poisoning. Researchers planned to enroll adults with acute poisoning and test their memory, attention, and other thinking s…