Tulane University

This pilot study tested whether a special PET scan (18F-fluciclovine) can better track how advanced prostate cancer responds to treatment compared to standard CT and bone scans. Nine men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer received the scan before and 12 weeks af…

This study tested whether a wrist-worn sensor could help healthcare workers better understand and manage their stress. 80 staff members from community health centers wore the sensor for six weeks. The goal was to see if getting real-time feedback on their stress levels helped the…

This pilot study tested whether giving patients weekly cash payments encourages them to check their blood pressure at home more often. Fifty adults with uncontrolled high blood pressure from Louisiana health centers were given home monitors and randomly assigned to receive either…

This small pilot study explored whether advanced heart imaging can detect hidden strokes in people who have never had atrial fibrillation but are at high risk due to conditions like diabetes or heart failure. Researchers used brain MRIs to find silent, symptom-free strokes and li…

This completed study followed 200 adults who had COVID-19 to see if the virus causes long-term heart problems or mental health issues. Participants wore health-tracking devices and answered surveys about anxiety, depression, and substance use. The goal was to better understand th…