The Cleveland Clinic

This study aimed to compare two types of surgical materials—a braided suture and a plastic loop—used to create a long-term drain for complex anal fistulas. The goal was to see which material was better at draining infection, lasted longer without breaking, and improved patients' …

This study tested whether a new support program could help people with type 1 diabetes after a serious complication called diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The program combined continuous glucose monitoring technology with follow-up from a care team. The goal was to see if this appro…

This study aimed to understand why only some patients with severe septic shock see their blood pressure improve when given the drug vasopressin. Researchers planned to compare patients who responded to the drug with those who did not by looking at blood markers, heart ultrasound …

This study aimed to understand if weight-loss surgery can lengthen telomeres, which are protective caps on chromosomes that shorten with age. Researchers compared telomere length in 120 people with severe obesity to those who had surgery over a year prior. The goal was to see if …

This study aimed to understand how a major hernia repair surgery affects pressure inside the abdomen and tension on the abdominal wall. Researchers planned to measure these changes in a small group of patients undergoing a specific, complex surgical procedure for large hernias. T…