University Of Pittsburgh

This study tested a program called Maximizing Energy to help women who finished breast cancer treatment deal with ongoing fatigue. Fifteen women took part, comparing the program to a general health education course over six online sessions. Researchers checked if women found the …

This study tested whether using wearable activity trackers (Fitbits) and daily smartphone check-ins could help people recover better after bladder cancer surgery. About 38 patients took part, with some getting the remote monitoring and alerts to their care team if problems were d…

This study looked at 557 newborns with brain injuries to see if advanced MRI scans can predict how they will develop as they grow. Researchers compared brain images with later tests of thinking and behavior. The goal is to help doctors find and treat brain injuries earlier.

This study tested whether doctors in primary care clinics would use simple, step-by-step decision guides (called algorithms) to help patients with chronic pain who were misusing their opioid medications. The study involved 49 clinicians and lasted 6 to 9 months. The main goal was…

This study looked at how stressful life events affect the ability of teens aged 12-15 with depression to learn a coping skill called cognitive restructuring. Researchers taught the skill and then tested how well teens learned and remembered it over six months. The goal was to und…

This study looked at how physical impairments and personal factors (like age or mindset) affect daily activities and participation in people with dizziness and balance problems. Researchers measured these factors before and after a balance therapy program in 52 adults. The goal w…

This study tested a computer system that alerts pharmacists when a hospitalized patient is at high risk for kidney injury caused by medications. The pharmacist then works with the patient's doctor to adjust care. The goal was to see if this approach reduces serious kidney complic…

This study looked at how the brain handles speech sounds in real time. Researchers worked with 48 people who already had brain monitoring for epilepsy. They played different speech sounds and measured brain activity to see how the brain adjusts to changes in pitch and timing. The…