Albert Einstein Healthcare Network

This study tested two approaches to bring palliative care (comfort-focused care) to people with end-stage liver disease. About 1,500 adults from 19 U.S. centers took part. One group had direct access to a palliative care specialist; the other group saw a liver doctor specially tr…

This study tested a program where adults with aphasia (a language disorder often from stroke) learn to train dogs using positive reinforcement. The goal was to see if this boosts quality of life, confidence, and social engagement. Seventeen participants completed the program, and…

This study tested two virtual reality (VR) treatments for phantom limb pain in 46 people who had a leg amputated. One group played VR games that made them move their virtual leg, while the other group watched a relaxing VR scene. The goal was to see if either approach could reduc…

This study tested a speech therapy technique called speech entrainment, where people with aphasia practice speaking along with a recorded voice in real time. Thirty adults with aphasia participated, either in person or at home. The goal was to see if this practice improves how in…