University Ghent

This study tested a new device called CochSyn that measures brain waves to find and classify hearing damage. Researchers compared results from 65 people with and without hearing problems. The goal was to see if the device works well in a clinic and can predict speech understandin…

This study tested a new smartphone app designed to help teenagers aged 12 to 17 who are having suicidal thoughts. The app, called BackUp, was created with input from teens and experts to teach coping skills and create a safety plan. Researchers asked 32 teens to use the app and f…

This study asked over 2,200 people who care for someone with suicidal thoughts what they need most. The goal is to learn how to better support these carers and improve existing tools. Participants filled out an online survey about their experiences and challenges.

This study looked at whether adding folic acid and vitamin B12 to locally made cereal could help teenage girls in rural Ethiopia get the nutrients they need. The researchers measured vitamin levels, growth, thinking skills, and mood in 472 girls aged 13-19. The goal was to see if…

This study brought together men who have experienced suicidal thoughts to help create tools for suicide prevention. In up to 10 meetings, 13 men shared their needs and feedback on tool designs. The goal was to make sure the final tools are practical and truly helpful for those wh…

This study looked at how a person's thinking abilities (like memory and attention) influence the benefit they get from hearing aids. Researchers tested 32 first-time hearing aid users aged 45-80 with age-related hearing loss. They adjusted hearing aid settings based on each perso…

This study tested an online training course for healthcare providers like doctors and therapists. The goal was to see if the training helped them feel more confident in supporting men who are having suicidal thoughts. 119 healthcare providers took part and gave their feedback on …