Weill Medical College Of Cornell University

This early-phase trial tested a combination of four drugs—apalutamide, abiraterone, docetaxel, and prednisone—in 16 men with metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer, a form of the disease that no longer responds to standard hormone therapy. The main goal was to find a safe …

This study compared two ways of taking prostate tissue samples: the standard transrectal method (through the rectum) and a newer transperineal method (through the skin between the scrotum and anus). Over 1,000 men participated to see if the transperineal approach causes fewer inf…

This study looked at whether adding a nurse trained in diabetes care to the treatment team helps breast cancer patients with diabetes or prediabetes manage their blood sugar during cancer therapy. Researchers split 74 patients into two groups: one worked with the diabetes nurse, …

This study tested a pathogen-reduced version of cryoprecipitate, a blood product that helps blood clot, in 208 patients undergoing liver transplant or heart surgery. The goal was to see if having this product readily available could stop bleeding early and reduce the need for oth…

This study tested a program to help people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) get their cholesterol checked and treated. Many RA patients are at higher risk for heart attacks and strokes but often miss out on proper screening. The program used peer coaches and educational materials t…

This study tested a new MRI technique called QSM to measure iron levels in the liver more accurately than current methods. Researchers compared MRI results from 55 patients before liver transplant with chemical analysis of their removed livers. The goal is to improve diagnosis an…

This study tested a tablet-based app called COPPEhR designed to help older adults with HIV (age 50+) connect with others, access resources, and reduce loneliness. Sixty-eight participants either got the app or a tablet without it. The main goal was to see if the app was easy to u…

This study tested whether watching an animated educational video before a nail biopsy could reduce anxiety, improve understanding, and boost satisfaction. Thirty adults scheduled for a nail biopsy were shown the video. Researchers measured their anxiety, health literacy, and sati…

This study tested an online platform called the Living Memory Home for Dementia Care Pairs (LMH-4-DCP). It helps people with dementia and their family caregivers share and record meaningful memories together. The goal was to see if using the platform could reduce feelings of grie…

This study looked at whether the usual advice to rest for 6 weeks after a C-section is really needed. 200 women were randomly assigned to either follow standard activity restrictions or start a gentle 10-week exercise program. The goal was to see if exercise could improve overall…

This study tested a new type of talk therapy that helps people aged 50 to 90 learn to change how they think about upsetting memories and feelings. The goal was to reduce the risk of suicide after a hospital stay for suicidal thoughts or a suicide attempt. 107 participants took pa…

This study looked at how to better diagnose chronic pain in 100 torture survivors. Researchers tested a simple pain questionnaire to see if it could find pain that standard methods miss. They also interviewed survivors about pain treatments and tested whether a digital program co…

This study aimed to create a communication tool to help people with Alzheimer's or dementia and their caregivers discuss and plan for future medical care. Researchers worked with 38 participants to see if the tool improved their readiness to make advance care plans. The goal was …

This study looked at small pieces of donor kidney tissue to see if certain substances could predict how well the organ would work after transplant. Researchers tested blood, urine, and biopsy samples from 24 kidney transplant recipients. The goal was to find early signs of organ …

This study looked at 400 people in Qatar with rare genetic diseases. Because marriages between relatives are more common there, some genetic conditions appear more often. Researchers used advanced DNA sequencing to find the exact gene changes causing these illnesses. The goal was…

This study looked at 11 adults with Crohn's disease who had surgery to remove damaged parts of their intestine. Researchers compared two surgical methods—Kono-S and standard side-to-side—to see how each affected the gut's bacteria and immune cells. The goal was to gather clues ab…

This study looked at two ways to assign care coordinators to older adults (65+) with heart disease or risk factors. One method used patients' own reports of difficulty coordinating care, while the other used usual triggers like hospital discharge. The goal was to see which approa…