PREVENTION

This study tested a taurolidine-based lock solution to prevent infections from central venous catheters in 120 ICU patients. The solution is placed inside the catheter to stop bacteria from growing. The main goal was to see if it reduces positive bacterial cultures and catheter-r…

This study tested whether an oral drug called Dimolegin is as safe and effective as standard heparin injections (Clexane) for preventing dangerous blood clots after hip or knee replacement. 215 adults undergoing elective joint replacement took either the pill or the injection. Th…

This study tested whether a single group therapy session could prevent mental health disorders in 120 women who were recently displaced by the war in Ukraine. The therapy, called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), teaches skills to handle difficult thoughts and feelings. Re…

This study tested a training program called SAFE for 67 adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities who work or are looking for work. The program teaches simple steps to prevent airborne diseases like COVID-19 in the workplace. Researchers checked if the training impro…

This study tested a 6-week program for Latine teens (ages 12-16) and their caregivers to prevent dating violence. 41 families took part, with some receiving the program right away and others getting a resource guide. The goal was to see if the program was acceptable and feasible,…

This study looked at how to best give daily HIV prevention pills (PrEP) to pregnant women in Sub-Saharan Africa. Researchers tested different doses of the medication in 54 pregnant volunteers to find the dose that works best and is safest for both mother and baby. The goal is to …

This study tested a nurse-led educational program to prevent smartphone addiction in 200 adolescents aged 13-16. The program used a health belief model to teach students about the risks of excessive phone use. Results showed that the education helped reduce addiction levels.

This study tested an 8-week online program called EMPATIA for teenagers aged 12-18 who had mild mental health symptoms. 158 teens were split into two groups: one used the program, the other received usual care. The goal was to see if the online program could reduce overall psycho…

This study looked at whether giving children a connected toothbrush, special toothpaste, and behavioral support after cavity surgery could improve brushing habits and lower future dental costs. About 93 kids aged 4-7 who had already been treated for cavities in the operating room…

This study tested whether dental interns can learn to place pit and fissure sealants (a coating that prevents cavities) just as well from a video as from a live demonstration. Fifty children aged 7-9 each had two molars treated by different interns trained either by video or in p…

This study looked at whether a tool called the Functional Movement Screen™ (FMS™) can help predict injuries in amateur rugby players. Twenty healthy adult players from Normandy were tested at the start and end of the season, and their injuries were tracked. The goal was to see if…

This study looked at whether CBD products advertised with health claims (like curing cancer or preventing Alzheimer's) influence what people buy. About 460 adults aged 18-79 completed a shopping task in a mini mart. The goal was to see if such claims change purchase behavior and …

This study looked at whether an 8-week mindfulness and meditation program could help people with substance use disorders avoid relapse. Only 3 people took part, and while they all felt less stressed and more mindful after the program, two of them still relapsed within a year. One…

This study looked at how a program of endurance training affects exercise ability in postmenopausal women who have trouble exercising. 43 women under 70 with unexplained shortness of breath participated. Researchers measured changes in fitness and muscle oxygen levels to understa…

This study looked at hand and wrist injuries in professional hockey players in Sweden's top league. Researchers reviewed injury records from over 2,300 games across three seasons to understand what kinds of injuries happen, when they occur, and which players are most at risk. The…