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This study tested whether red blood cells from umbilical cord blood are safe and work as well as standard adult donor blood for transfusions in extremely preterm infants (born before 28 weeks). 41 babies received small transfusions, and researchers monitored their vital signs, ox…

This study looked at 1168 adults who had a heart catheterization through the wrist. It compared two methods to stop bleeding and prevent a common complication called radial artery occlusion: manual compression (hand pressure) and a pneumatic device that gradually releases pressur…

This study looked at whether a three-drug HIV pill called Delstrigo can prevent HIV infection when taken for 28 days after a possible exposure. About 400 adults who came to the emergency room after a potential HIV contact took the pill daily. Researchers tracked how many complete…

This study tested whether adding dog-assisted therapy to usual care helps teens aged 12-18 with mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation. 70 teens in a day hospital were randomly assigned to either get dog therapy plus usual care or usual care al…

This study tested whether a treatment called radiofrequency, combined with a special massage, can reduce pain during sex that starts after having a baby. 80 women who had pain 4 to 12 months after giving birth took part. The goal was to see if this approach could lower pain and i…

This study tested whether a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS, combined with health education and aerobic exercise, can help reduce fatigue in people who have had a stroke. 54 participants who had a first stroke within the past 45 days and reported significant fatigu…

This study tested whether a prehabilitation program—including exercise, nutrition advice, and education—before robotic prostate surgery helps men regain quality of life more quickly. One hundred men with localized prostate cancer participated. The goal was to see if preparing the…

This study tested whether Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy can help people with substance use disorders who have also experienced trauma. 64 participants completed the treatment. The goal was to see if EMDR reduces relapse and changes brain activity an…

This study tested a special vest that creates detailed maps of the heart's electrical activity without any needles or surgery. Researchers used it during pacemaker lead implantation in 50 patients to see if it could confirm when the lead was in the right spot. The goal was to val…

This study looked at why eye movements help reduce the emotional charge of traumatic memories in EMDR therapy. Researchers tested 112 healthy adults using a simple eye-blink conditioning task to see if eye movements speed up the brain's ability to unlearn a fear response. The goa…

This study looked at whether ospemifene, a non-hormonal drug for vaginal dryness, also affects brain activity in postmenopausal women with sexual interest-arousal disorder. Twenty-five women took the drug or a placebo and underwent brain scans while watching sexual videos or smel…