Lundquist Institute For Biomedical Innovation At Harbor-ucla Medical Center

This study tested whether giving N-Acetylcysteine (NAC) intravenously soon after an acute ischemic stroke could improve outcomes. Only 4 adults with moderate to severe stroke were enrolled. Researchers measured stroke severity and disability at 30 and 90 days. The trial is comple…

This study compared two common antibiotics, doxycycline and TMP-SMX, for treating uncomplicated skin infections like boils and cellulitis. 269 people aged 9 to 85 took one of the drugs for 7 days. Researchers checked if the infection cleared up early, at the end of treatment, and…

This study tests a new male hormone pill, dimethandrolone undecanoate (DMAU), as a potential daily contraceptive for men. Researchers gave single and repeated doses to 100 healthy men aged 18-50 to check safety and how the drug works in the body. The goal is to develop a reliable…

This study tested whether reducing the amount of pumped breast milk or formula given to babies of overweight or obese mothers could prevent them from becoming overweight at 6 months old. Researchers enrolled 60 mothers and their infants, carefully measuring and limiting milk inta…

This study tested two ways of scheduling maintenance therapy for overactive bladder using percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS). 37 women who had already completed 12 weekly PTNS sessions were assigned to either monthly treatments or sessions only when they felt they neede…

This study looked at whether a home-based nerve stimulation treatment (TTNS) works as well as a clinic-based version (PTNS) for overactive bladder. About 70 patients from a county hospital tried one of the two treatments and reported their symptoms and satisfaction. The goal was …

This study tested a new way for doctors and families to talk about ICU care for very sick patients with advanced illnesses. Instead of continuing treatments indefinitely, they used 'time-limited trials' — agreements to try treatments for a set period and then check if the patient…

This study looked at how not getting enough sleep changes hormones like cortisol and testosterone, and whether that leads to insulin resistance—a key step toward type 2 diabetes. Forty healthy men aged 22-45 took part. Researchers used drugs to mimic or block these hormone change…