Weill Medical College Of Cornell University

This study tested if adding a nurse practitioner trained in diabetes care to a cancer treatment team could help patients better manage their diabetes while undergoing breast cancer treatment. It involved 74 adults with breast cancer and either prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. The …

This study developed and tested a new patient-centered program to help people with rheumatoid arthritis better manage their cholesterol and lower their risk of heart attack and stroke. It involved 101 participants and focused on education and support to improve screening and medi…

This study tested a new way to decide which older adults should get extra help from a care coordinator. Researchers wanted to see if asking people about their own difficulties managing care was better at preventing emergency room visits and hospital stays than the usual method, w…

This study compared two FDA-approved blood products used to control serious bleeding during major heart and liver transplant surgeries. Researchers tested whether a new version of the product, which can be stored ready-to-use for 5 days, works better than the traditional version …

This study tested the drug cabozantinib in men with advanced prostate cancer that had spread and was no longer responding to standard hormone-blocking treatments. The goal was to see if the drug could slow the cancer's growth, especially in patients whose tumors had specific gene…

This study tested a new type of MRI scan called QSM to measure iron buildup in the liver. The goal was to see if this scan is more accurate than current MRI methods, which can be thrown off by fat or scarring. Researchers compared the new scan results with direct chemical analysi…

This study tested a new way to perform prostate biopsies to see if it's safer and more effective. It compared the standard method, which goes through the rectum, to a new method that goes through the skin behind the scrotum. Researchers wanted to see if the new method causes fewe…

This study tested a new type of talk therapy designed to help prevent suicide in adults aged 50-90. The therapy, called CRISP, teaches people how to change their thoughts about upsetting situations to better manage their emotions. Researchers compared this new therapy to standard…

This study tested whether standard activity restrictions after a C-section are necessary or if a structured exercise program is better. Researchers compared 200 women who either followed the usual 6-week restrictions or did a 10-week core and breathing exercise program. The goal …

This study developed and tested a communication program called KNOW to help people with early-stage Alzheimer's or dementia and their family caregivers talk about and plan for future medical care. The program taught communication and relaxation techniques to make these difficult …

This study aimed to understand how two different surgical techniques for reconnecting the intestines affect the community of gut bacteria and the local immune system in people with Crohn's disease. Researchers compared the 'Kono-S' procedure to a standard method by analyzing tiss…

This study aimed to discover the specific genetic mutations that cause inherited disorders in Qatar's population. Researchers analyzed DNA from 400 people with inherited conditions to build a comprehensive catalog of genetic variations in the Arab world. The goal was to create a …

This study aimed to find early warning signs in donor kidney tissue that could predict future problems for transplant recipients. Researchers tested small tissue samples, blood, and urine from 24 kidney transplant patients. They looked for specific markers that might signal if th…