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This study tested a hybrid closed-loop insulin delivery system (Control-IQ) in 30 adults with type 1 diabetes. The system combines an insulin pump with a continuous glucose monitor that automatically adjusts background insulin. Participants used the system for 52 weeks, and resea…

This study looked at whether a small, portable device called Hemochron Signature Elite can accurately measure blood clotting (INR) compared to standard lab tests. It included 24 adults who had stopped taking warfarin before surgery. The goal was to see if the device gives reliabl…

This completed study looked at whether environmental control systems—devices that let people with physical disabilities control lights, TVs, and other home electronics using switches—could improve mental health. Five adults with neurological conditions in Scotland used the system…

This study tested whether smart glasses could improve how people with neurological disorders use environmental control systems and communication aids. Four participants tried the glasses for three weeks. Researchers measured satisfaction before and after the trial. The goal was t…

This study tested whether receiving daily text messages with weight loss advice helps people lose weight. 120 adults with obesity were split into two groups: one got standard group support, the other got daily texts. The goal was to see if the text group could lose as much weight…

This study looked at a specific immune pathway (PGE2/IL22/IL17) in people with eczema to see if it plays a role in the disease. Researchers collected skin and blood samples from 38 participants, including those with eczema, psoriasis, and healthy volunteers. The goal was to ident…