The University Of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston

This study tested whether a comprehensive, year-long community support program could help people with type 2 diabetes manage their condition better than standard medical care alone. About 98 participants in Galveston were assigned to receive either standard care or the new progra…

This study tested whether using a higher dose of the labor medication oxytocin helps women deliver faster and safer. Researchers compared two dosing schedules in 170 first-time mothers needing labor assistance. They measured how long delivery took, whether C-sections were needed,…

This study tested a community program in Kenya designed to help people living with HIV. It combined a savings and loan group with education on parenting, business skills, and mental health therapy. The goal was to see if this support system could help people stick to their HIV me…

This study tested a school program designed to prevent teen dating violence. Over 3,000 seventh-grade students in 24 diverse middle schools participated. Researchers compared students who took the special health class focused on healthy relationships and emotional skills with stu…

This study tested the safety and comfort of a new type of birth control ring that doesn't use hormones. Instead, it releases antibodies designed to trap sperm. Fourteen healthy women used a placebo version of the ring to help researchers understand how comfortable and acceptable …

This small pilot study tested a new set of mouth stretching tools designed to help people with facial burns or injuries. Eight participants with long-term facial tightness or scarring used the tools at home for eight weeks. Researchers measured if the tools improved how much peop…

This study aimed to understand why some people develop severe fatigue and cognitive problems after a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Researchers analyzed genetic data from 68 patients with TBI and these specific symptoms, comparing it to a large database of medical records. The goa…

This study aimed to understand why muscle loss speeds up in older adults with type 2 diabetes or after a hospital stay. Researchers studied 95 older adults to examine how the body processes nutrients for muscle building under these conditions. The goal was to identify new biologi…