Charite University, Berlin, Germany

This study tested a procedure to close a small pouch in the heart (left atrial appendage) in people with atrial fibrillation who are at high risk for both stroke and bleeding. The goal was to see if this approach is safer and more effective than standard blood-thinning medication…

This study tested two different skin protectants (film-forming and lipophilic) to see which better prevents incontinence-associated dermatitis (a painful rash from urine/stool contact) in elderly nursing home residents. 220 participants were observed for 14 days. The goal was to …

This study tested whether a procedure called immunoadsorption, which filters certain antibodies from the blood, can reduce fatigue in people with chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), including those with post-COVID CFS. 66 adults with confirmed autoantibodies received either five r…

This study tested whether giving oxytocin (a natural hormone linked to social bonding) before group therapy helps people with schizophrenia feel less withdrawn and more connected. 42 adults with schizophrenia took part in a triple-blind, placebo-controlled trial. The goal was to …

This study tested a special device called the Liana® mobilizer to help critically ill patients on breathing support stand up more often. 40 ICU patients were randomly assigned to use the device or receive standard care. The goal was to see if the device could help patients reach …

This study looked at how fever affects breathing in 100 children, half of whom had febrile seizures. Researchers measured body temperature, breathing rate, and carbon dioxide levels while the children slept. The goal was to see if rapid breathing during fever causes a drop in CO2…

This study tested whether a large language model (like GPT-4) could help doctors follow official treatment guidelines for COPD patients at hospital discharge. 78 patients were randomly assigned to either receive an AI-generated treatment recommendation or standard care. The goal …

This study looked at whether signs of heart failure can be found in fluid just under the skin, instead of in blood. Twenty heart failure patients had their skin fluid tested during exercise. The goal was to see if this painless method could help predict when the disease gets wors…

This study looked at how a sense of presence in virtual reality (VR) affects alcohol cravings and relapse in people with alcohol dependence. 60 adults who had completed withdrawal treatment were shown alcohol-related cues in VR. The goal was to see if feeling more present in the …

This study looked at 900 very low birth weight preterm babies to see if pasteurizing mother's milk (done when the mother has a common virus) changes their health outcomes. Researchers compared serious complications like infections and lung disease between babies fed raw or pasteu…

This study followed 318 people with chest pain for about 10 years to see how well a CT-first approach works compared to directly using an invasive angiogram. Participants had already been in an earlier study. Researchers measured plaque buildup in heart arteries using CT scans. T…

This study looked at how changing the pressure in a breathing machine (ventilator) affects the heart's ability to pump blood in children under 5 with congenital heart disease. Researchers tested different pressure levels in 58 children to see how their hearts responded. The goal …

This study followed 60 adults with ME/CFS (a condition causing severe fatigue) after they received hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). Participants filled out health questionnaires to track changes in symptoms like physical function and fatigue. The goal was not to prove HBOT works…