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This study looked at whether giving a written sheet to melanoma patients, to pass on to their close relatives, helps those relatives see a doctor for a skin exam. About 420 patients and their relatives took part. The goal was to see if the written reminder works better than just …

This study looked at how common prediabetes is in people with end-stage kidney disease who are on dialysis. Researchers checked 262 adults who did not already have diabetes or prediabetes. The goal was to find out how many of them have prediabetes, which can lead to diabetes if n…

This study tested a program designed to reduce the stigma around cervical cancer and encourage more women to get screened. Researchers worked with 310 married women aged 30-60 in Nepal, comparing those who received the stigma-reduction program to those who did not. The goal was t…

This study tested a new online screening tool and a resilience-building program for high school students from diverse backgrounds. The goal was to see if this approach could help identify mental health struggles early and provide support. The study involved 39 students and their …

This study tested a program that screens all pregnant women for cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection during their first trimester. Over 3,300 women in Catalonia, Spain, took part to see how common CMV is and how often it leads to problems for the baby. The goal was to learn if univers…