Rush University Medical Center

This study looked at whether adding albumin (a protein) to a standard water pill (furosemide) helps remove excess fluid better than the water pill alone in people with liver cirrhosis. The trial planned to enroll 21 adults with fluid buildup in the belly, legs, or lungs. Unfortun…

This study looked at whether people with nickel allergy do better with special nickel-free knee implants. Researchers compared standard implants to nickel-free ones in 9 patients with self-reported nickel sensitivity. The goal was to see if nickel allergy affects pain, function, …