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This study looked at whether adding a new tumor marker called HE4 to the standard CA125 test can better tell if an ovarian cyst is benign or cancerous. Researchers tested 221 women scheduled for ovarian cyst surgery. The goal was to improve early diagnosis of ovarian cancer, whic…

This study tested a simple questionnaire to find women at risk for osteoporosis during a hospital stay. Over 3,200 women aged 50 to 80 took part. Those with risk factors were offered a bone density scan and, if needed, a referral to a specialist for treatment.

This study tested whether injecting the anesthetic ropivacaine into the perineum after an episiotomy (a cut made during childbirth) reduces pain better than a placebo. 272 women who had an episiotomy during delivery took part. The goal was to see if this simple treatment could im…

This study looked at whether using honey on surgical wounds after pilonidal cyst removal helps them heal faster. About 890 adults took part. The goal was to see if honey's natural antibacterial properties could shorten the typical 68-day healing time.

This study looked at whether a mix of hyaluronic acid and steroids works better than steroids alone for thumb arthritis pain. 150 adults with moderate to severe pain joined the trial. The goal was to see if the combination provides more relief.

This study tested whether using automatic syringe pumps (smart pumps) instead of manual syringe changes reduces the risk of low blood pressure in ICU patients receiving noradrenalin. About 50 adults in intensive care took part. The goal was to see if automatic relays cause fewer …

This study looked at 100 people with advanced lung cancer to see if tracking tumor DNA in the blood could show early whether treatment is working. Researchers measured DNA changes after three weeks of therapy. The goal was to find a faster way to tell if a patient is responding, …

This study looked at 58 adults who survived a cardiac arrest and were cooled to 33°C to protect their brains. Researchers compared two rewarming speeds (slow at 0.25°C per hour vs. fast at 0.50°C per hour) to see how it affected inflammation levels in the blood. The goal was to g…

This study looked at whether a simple score based on calcium buildup in certain arteries, seen on a CT scan, can predict a serious complication called anastomotic leakage after right colon surgery. Researchers studied 615 adults scheduled for this surgery. The goal is to help doc…

This study looked at whether a simple test—imagining getting up and walking—can help predict falls in people aged 50 to 85 who are at risk for osteoporosis. Participants performed both a real and an imagined version of the Timed Up and Go test. Researchers then tracked falls over…

This study looked at whether checking vitamin D levels in men when they enter prison is helpful. 54 male prisoners were randomly assigned to get a vitamin D test at entry and again after 6 months, or only after 6 months. The goal was to see if routine testing at entry provides us…

This study tested whether a video-assisted laryngoscope (McGrath Mac) helps doctors place breathing tubes more successfully on the first try compared to the standard tool (Macintosh) in intensive care patients. Over 370 adults who needed a breathing tube took part. The goal was t…

This study looked at 255 adults aged 75 and older who had surgery for a broken hip. Researchers wanted to see if having low red blood cells (anemia) soon after surgery was linked to losing the ability to do daily tasks like bathing and dressing six months later. The goal was to b…