University Of Minnesota

This study tested a topical ointment called DPCP to see if it could safely regrow hair in adults with extensive alopecia areata, an autoimmune condition causing hair loss. Participants applied the ointment to their scalp twice a week for 18 weeks. The goal was to measure hair reg…

This study aimed to see if adding an experimental oral antiviral pill, called ensitrelvir, to standard hospital care could help adults hospitalized with COVID-19 recover faster and improve their chances of survival. The trial compared the pill to a placebo (a dummy pill) in over …

This study tested whether providing free eyeglasses to students with vision problems in Sierra Leone would improve their school performance and mental wellbeing. Over 1,800 students aged 9-20 at 300 schools were randomly assigned to receive glasses immediately or later, and their…

This study tested whether Qigong, a gentle mind-body practice combining movement, breathing, and focus, could reduce chronic nerve pain in adults with spinal cord injuries. Researchers enrolled 23 participants to practice Qigong for 12 weeks, measuring changes in pain, mood, and …