Tulane University

This study tested whether a wrist-worn sensor that tracks stress signals can help healthcare workers better manage their stress and burnout. 80 staff members from a health center wore the sensor for six weeks. The goal was to see if getting immediate feedback on their stress leve…

This study looked at whether a special PET scan (18F-fluciclovine) can show how well treatments are working in men with advanced prostate cancer that no longer responds to hormone therapy. Nine men were given standard treatments like abiraterone, enzalutamide, or docetaxel. The P…

This study followed 200 adults who had COVID-19 to see if the virus causes long-term heart problems or mental health changes. Participants wore health trackers and completed surveys about anxiety, depression, and substance use. The goal was to learn more about recovery, not to te…

This pilot study tested whether giving people small cash rewards each week (instead of a lump sum at the end) would encourage them to check their blood pressure at home more regularly. Fifty adults with uncontrolled high blood pressure from community health centers took part for …

This small pilot study tested whether advanced heart imaging can identify people at high risk for embolic stroke even if they don't have atrial fibrillation. Researchers used brain MRIs to look for silent strokes in 5 participants with risk factors like diabetes or heart failure.…