COVID

This early-stage study tested a single dose of mesenchymal stromal cells (a type of stem cell) in 7 adults with severe COVID-19-related lung failure who were on ventilators. The main goal was to check safety by watching for serious side effects like heart problems or blood clots …

This study tested a new way to diagnose COVID-19 using a saliva sample instead of the standard nose/throat swab. Researchers compared the new method to the usual one in 130 adults at a hospital in France. The goal was to see if the saliva test works just as well, which could make…

This study tested whether giving the oral polio vaccine (OPV) to adults over 50 could lower their risk of getting sick or dying from COVID-19 and other infections. Researchers in Guinea-Bissau gave OPV to some people and no vaccine to others, then tracked health for 6 months. The…

This study tested whether a non-invasive magnetic brain stimulation technique (TMS) can reduce apathy—a severe lack of motivation—in older Veterans with mild memory problems. About 100 participants received either real or sham stimulation over 20 sessions. The goal was to see if …

This study tested whether online clinics could help cancer patients maintain their physical and mental health while following COVID-19 social distancing rules. Over 1,100 adults with suspected or confirmed cancer took part. The program provided personalized exercise, nutrition, a…

This study looked at information from over 361,000 people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Brazil. Researchers used a large public health database to describe patient details and outcomes, such as death rates. The goal was to understand the impact of COVID-19 on the healthcare syste…

This study examined how often doctors use a special breathing technique called lung protective ventilation during non-cardiac surgeries in a large Canadian health region. Researchers looked at data from over 28,000 adults to see if practices changed before and after the COVID-19 …

This completed study looked at 1100 COVID-19 patients in Turkey to see if vitamin D levels in the blood were linked to how severe their illness became. Researchers measured vitamin D levels and compared them to disease severity. The study did not give any treatment, only observed…

This study looked at nearly 2000 lung cancer patients to understand how their bodies build immunity after catching COVID-19 or getting vaccinated. Researchers collected medical records and tested blood for antibodies. The goal was to describe patient characteristics and immune re…

This study looked at 552 adults with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN), a type of blood cancer, who also got COVID-19. Researchers wanted to see how often these patients developed dangerous blood clots, like pulmonary embolism. The goal was to understand what factors make COVID-…

This pilot study looked at whether the COVID-19 virus can spread through the air during abdominal surgery on infected patients. Only 2 people took part. Researchers measured virus particles near the surgical site and around the room to understand risks to healthcare workers. The …