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This study looked at whether a robotic seal named PARO can help elderly people with moderate to severe memory problems who live in nursing homes. The goal was to see if the robot reduces difficult behaviors like agitation and anxiety, and whether it is worth the cost. The study p…

This study tested whether wearing non-slip socks helps older hospital patients walk better. The researchers planned to include people aged 75 and older who needed physical therapy and had poor footwear. However, only one person joined the study, so it was stopped early. No clear …

This study aimed to see if a personalized physical activity program could improve quality of life for people with fibromyalgia better than standard group exercise. Only one person enrolled, and the study was stopped early, so no conclusions can be drawn. The approach involved tai…

This study looked at whether a blood marker called procalcitonin can help predict which pregnant women hospitalized for threatened premature labor will actually deliver early. Researchers measured procalcitonin levels in 131 participants. The goal was to improve understanding of …

This study aimed to understand how tacrolimus, a drug used to prevent organ rejection, affects blood sugar control in kidney failure patients before they receive a transplant. Researchers planned to enroll 61 adults on hemodialysis who were eligible for a kidney transplant. The g…