PREVENTION

This study tested a 6-week program for Latine teens (ages 12-16) and their caregivers to help prevent dating violence. 41 families took part, with half receiving the program and half getting a resource guide. The goal was to see if the program was acceptable and feasible, and whe…

This study tested whether dental interns can learn to place pit and fissure sealants (a coating that prevents cavities) just as well from a video as from a live demonstration. Fifty children aged 7-9 each had two molars treated by different interns trained either by video or in p…

This study looked at how to give the HIV prevention pill (PrEP) to pregnant women in Sub-Saharan Africa in the best way. Researchers tested different doses in 54 pregnant women to see which dose provides enough protection without causing harm to the mother or baby. The goal is to…

This study tested a nurse-led educational program to prevent smartphone addiction in 200 adolescents aged 13-16. The program used the Health Belief Model to teach healthy phone habits. Researchers measured addiction levels before and after the program to see if it helped.

This study tested an online program called EMPATIA designed to prevent mental health problems in teenagers who already have mild symptoms. 158 adolescents aged 12-18 took part. The program was used for 8 weeks and compared to usual care. The goal was to see if it could reduce ove…

This study tested whether giving children a connected toothbrush, special toothpaste, and a behavioral app after they had cavity surgery could improve brushing habits and lower future dental costs. 93 kids aged 4-7 who were Blue Cross Blue Shield members took part. The goal was t…

This study tested a liquid solution containing taurolidine to prevent infections from central venous catheters in intensive care unit patients. 120 adults who needed a catheter took part. The solution was used to fill and lock the catheter when not in use, and the study measured …

This study looked at whether a tool called the Functional Movement Screen™ (FMS™) can help predict injuries in amateur rugby players. Twenty healthy adult players from Normandy were tested at the start and end of the season, and their injuries were tracked. The goal was to see if…

This study tested whether a single group therapy session based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) could prevent mental health disorders like anxiety and depression in 120 women who were recently displaced by the war in Ukraine. The women had mild to moderate symptoms at t…

This study compared an experimental oral anticoagulant, Dimolegin, to standard heparin injections (Clexane) for preventing dangerous blood clots in 215 adults undergoing hip or knee replacement surgery. The goal was to see if the pill works as well as the shot at preventing clots…

This study tested a training program called SAFE for 67 adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities who work or are looking for work. The program teaches simple steps to prevent airborne diseases like COVID-19 at the workplace. Researchers checked if the training impro…

This study looked at hand and wrist injuries in professional hockey players in Sweden's top league. Researchers reviewed injury records from over 2,300 games across three seasons to understand what kinds of injuries happen, when they occur, and which players are most at risk. The…

This small study looked at whether an eight-week mindfulness and meditation program could help people with substance use disorders avoid relapse. Three adults completed the program, and while all reported feeling less stressed and more mindful, two experienced a relapse within a …

This study looked at whether CBD products advertised with health claims (like curing cancer or preventing Alzheimer's) influence what people buy. About 460 adults aged 18-79 completed a shopping task in a mini mart. The goal was to see if such claims change purchase behavior and …

This study looked at how a structured endurance training program affects exercise tolerance in 43 postmenopausal women under 70 who had unexplained shortness of breath and were not very active. Researchers measured changes in cardiorespiratory fitness and muscle oxygenation to un…