Henry Ford Health System

This study looked at two common antibiotics, ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin, to see which one better prevents bacterial infections in patients receiving a stem cell transplant. About 308 adults with blood cancers took part. The goal was to find out which drug leads to fewer blood…

This study tested whether applying medical-grade honey after bone-anchored hearing aid surgery could prevent skin breakdown better than the usual bacitracin ointment. Seventeen adults were followed for six months. Researchers compared skin reactions and the need for oral antibiot…

This study tested a prevention program using nurse-led coaching to stop mild sleep problems from turning into full-blown insomnia and depression. It involved 167 adults with low income or education who were already having trouble sleeping. The approach used a type of talk therapy…

This study looked at two methods of delivering pain medicine through a small tube near the spine after heart surgery. 240 adults having planned heart surgery were randomly assigned to receive pain medicine either as a steady drip or as periodic small doses. The goal was to see wh…

This study looked at whether patients who had a heart catheterization with an Angioseal closure device can safely get up and walk sooner instead of lying flat for hours. Researchers compared early walking to the standard longer bed rest to see if it is just as safe while improvin…

This study tested whether a nonopioid pain regimen works as well as standard opioids after ACL knee surgery. 90 adults were randomly assigned to receive either nonopioid or opioid pain medicine. Pain levels and physical function were tracked for 10 days after surgery. The goal is…

This study looked at how long COVID-19 antibodies stay in the blood of 829 patients who had a positive COVID-19 test. Researchers used automated lab tests to check for antibodies during the hospital stay and for up to 12 months afterward. The goal was to understand the body's imm…