University Of Maryland, Baltimore

This pilot study tested whether using smart insulin pens together with continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) could improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Thirty participants used these devices for six months. The main goal was to see if their average blood sugar…

This study tested a smartphone app called POSTHOC that helps cancer survivors track symptoms and health goals after finishing treatment. 51 adults who recently completed cancer therapy used the app or received standard care for 12 weeks. The goal was to see if the app makes it ea…

This study looked at whether suvorexant, an FDA-approved sleep aid, can improve daytime symptoms like thinking, mood, and energy in older adults with insomnia. Forty participants took either the drug or a placebo and reported their symptoms on a smartphone. The goal was to see if…

This study looked at how epinephrine, a key hormone that raises blood sugar, affects blood vessel health and clotting in 32 healthy adults. Researchers measured blood vessel function before and after giving epinephrine. The goal was to understand how this hormone might contribute…

This study looked at how watching someone else experience pain relief can actually reduce your own pain. Researchers used brain scans to see which parts of the brain are involved in this 'observational learning' effect. 211 healthy adults participated, and the goal was to underst…

This study looked at over 30,000 adults admitted to hospitals in Maryland to understand why some patients wait in the emergency room even after being admitted (called boarding). Researchers measured how long patients boarded, what it cost, and how it affected care for all ER pati…

This study looked at how a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS changes brain activity in people with schizophrenia. Ten participants received both real and fake TMS while researchers measured brain connections and electrical signals. The goal was to understand how…

This study looked at how a supplement called N-acetylcysteine (NAC) affects brain chemicals and thinking skills in people with schizophrenia. Researchers gave participants tryptophan (an amino acid) to raise a brain chemical called kynurenic acid, then used memory tests and MRI s…

This study tested a wellness program for long-term care workers to see if it could lower their stress and improve heart health. About 159 staff and residents took part. The program focused on healthy habits and positive role modeling to see if benefits could spread to residents a…