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This study looked at whether lowering the use of anticholinergic drugs—common in older adults and linked to confusion and frailty—before heart surgery could help patients recover better. Researchers studied 120 adults undergoing elective coronary artery bypass surgery who had a h…

This study compared a new surgical method called 'rug-weaving plication' with the standard approach for treating cystocele (a type of bladder prolapse). Sixty women who had surgery were followed for two years to see which technique led to fewer recurrences and better quality of l…

This study tested a combination of three treatments—core decompression, stromal vascular fraction (a type of cell therapy), and hyperbaric oxygen therapy—in 24 patients with early-stage osteonecrosis (bone death) of the hip. The goal was to improve hip function and stop the disea…

This study looked at whether measuring the optic nerve sheath with ultrasound can help predict a specific type of headache that can occur after spinal anesthesia. 176 adults having knee replacement surgery took part. The goal was to see if this simple eye test could identify who …

This study tested a nerve treatment called pulsed radiofrequency for people with cervicogenic headache (headache coming from the neck). 25 adults who did not get relief from standard treatments received the procedure. The goal was to see if it could lower headache pain and reduce…

This study looked at whether adding arm and leg strength exercises to standard scoliosis exercises helps teens with mild scoliosis. Twenty-four adolescents aged 12–18 with a spinal curve between 10 and 25 degrees took part. Researchers measured muscle thickness, flexibility, and …

This study tested whether a longer (480 seconds) or shorter (240 seconds) pulse radiofrequency treatment works better for people with chronic nerve pain in the lower back and leg. Sixty adults who had pain for more than 12 weeks and did not get relief from other treatments were i…

This study tested two types of nerve blocks (TAP and ESPB) against a standard painkiller (tramadol) for people with acute appendicitis in the emergency room. The goal was to see if these blocks could lower pain before surgery and reduce the need for strong opioids. 96 adults took…

This study looked at whether a cardiac rehab program with two types of aerobic exercise could help heart failure patients who also have muscle loss (sarcopenia). 22 patients aged 18-75 with moderate heart failure took part. The goal was to see if exercise could improve their brea…

This study tested two treatments for meralgia paresthetica, a condition causing pain, numbness, and tingling in the outer thigh. 22 adults who did not get better with simple treatments received either a steroid injection or a pulsed radiofrequency ablation (a procedure using heat…

This study tested two treatments for long-term Achilles tendon pain: ultrasound-guided ozone injections and shock wave therapy. 63 adults with chronic Achilles tendinopathy took part. The goal was to see which approach better reduces pain and improves daily function.

This study looked at whether injecting numbing medicine around the nerve bundle (instead of directly into it) could lower the chance of severe rebound pain after shoulder surgery. Rebound pain is a short but intense pain that can happen as the numbing medicine wears off. The stud…

This study tested three ways to inject a sugar-water solution (5% dextrose) around the nerve in the wrist to treat carpal tunnel syndrome. 74 adults with mild to moderate carpal tunnel received one of three injection methods: guided by ultrasound or a blind technique. The goal wa…

This study tested whether adding virtual reality (VR) and classical music to standard blood pressure medication helps people with dangerously high blood pressure (hypertensive urgency) feel calmer and lower their pressure faster. 130 adults in the emergency room were randomly ass…

This study looked at whether steroid injections into the spine can help people with lower back pain caused by a slipped disc. The treatment was given to 221 adults who had not gotten better with other treatments. Researchers tracked their pain and daily function for three months …

This study tested whether adding shock wave therapy to standard physical therapy helps people with chronic low back pain more than standard therapy alone. 69 adults with pain lasting at least 3 months took part. Researchers measured pain and disability before treatment, right aft…

This study tested whether a nerve block called TAP block can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers in adults with acute appendicitis before emergency surgery. 105 participants received the block in the emergency department. The goal was to see if this approach improves …

This study looked at whether giving magnesium sulfate, fentanyl, or both before placing a breathing tube can prevent sudden rises in blood pressure and heart rate in patients aged 50 and older. 76 people having planned surgery took part. The goal was to find a safer way to manage…

This study tested two ways of using pulsed radiofrequency on a nerve in the neck to treat migraines. 217 adults with frequent migraines who didn't get help from standard meds were treated on one side or both sides of the head. The goal was to see which approach better reduces mon…

This study looked at whether adding a genicular nerve block to a standard femoral nerve block helps reduce pain and the need for pain medicine after total knee replacement. 80 adults having knee surgery were randomly assigned to get either the standard block or the standard plus …

This study tested two types of non-invasive brain stimulation—intermittent theta burst (iTBS) and 10 Hz repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS)—against a fake treatment to see if they could reduce nerve pain in people with spinal cord injury. 26 adults with long-term,…

This study tested whether teaching children a rock-paper-scissors game before their elbow surgery makes the nerve exam afterward faster and easier. About 100 children aged 4 to 10 took part. The goal was to see if the game helps kids cooperate better during the check, reducing st…

This study tested a procedure called a stellate ganglion block (SGB) for people with chronic migraine that did not get better with standard treatments. The block is an injection near the neck that temporarily numbs certain nerves. Researchers wanted to see if it could reduce the …

This study tested a safe, needle-based treatment called pulsed radiofrequency on a key nerve cluster (sphenopalatine ganglion) to relieve chronic headaches and facial pain in 55 adults who did not get relief from standard medicines. The procedure uses mild electrical pulses to ca…

This study tested whether giving lidocaine through a vein can reduce muscle spasms in the duodenum during a procedure called ERCP. 120 adults scheduled for ERCP were randomly assigned to receive lidocaine or a placebo. The goal was to see if lidocaine lowers the need for extra sp…

This study looked at whether ondansetron, a drug often used for nausea, can reduce dangerous drops in blood pressure and heart rate during spinal anesthesia in older adults having urologic surgery. Researchers tracked 140 patients aged 65 and older to see if those who received on…

This study tested whether an extra nerve block (SPSIPB) can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers after minimally invasive heart surgery. 50 adults were split into two groups: one got standard pain relief plus the nerve block, the other got standard care alone. The main…

This study tested three different therapies—robotic rehabilitation, functional electrical stimulation, and occupational therapy—in 30 adults with incomplete tetraplegia (partial paralysis of all four limbs). The goal was to see which approach best improves hand and arm function f…

This study looked at whether a genicular nerve block (an injection near the knee nerves) can reduce pain and improve quality of life and joint position sense in people with chronic knee osteoarthritis. Forty adults aged 55-75 with moderate knee osteoarthritis took part. The goal …

This study tested two strengths of dextrose (sugar water) injections around a key shoulder nerve in 120 adults with chronic shoulder pain lasting over 6 months. The goal was to see which concentration—5% or 10%—better reduces pain, improves movement, and lessens fear of activity.…

This study looked at 60 adults having heart bypass surgery to compare two different nerve block techniques for pain control. One group received a deep and superficial chest wall block, while the other got a combination of two deeper blocks. Researchers measured pain scores, paink…

This study observed 120 adults having shoulder surgery to see if feeling a tingling or electric shock during a nerve block injection leads to numbness, weakness, or pain after the block wears off. Researchers tracked these symptoms through phone interviews. The goal was to better…

This study looked at 314 intensive care unit patients with bloodstream infections caused by Enterobacterales bacteria. Researchers wanted to understand how often these bacteria are resistant to common antibiotics and what factors make patients more likely to have a resistant infe…

This study examined blood samples from 66 women to find chemical differences between those with fibromyalgia, those with both fibromyalgia and possible muscle loss (sarcopenia), and healthy women. The goal was to identify biomarkers that could help doctors better understand and d…

This study tracked 200 adults who had chest surgery (sternotomy) to see how many still had pain three months later. Researchers asked about pain levels and how it affected daily life. The goal was to learn how common long-term pain is and what might make it more likely.

This study involved 43 adults with incomplete spinal cord injury to compare how patients and therapists rate safe walking ability versus actual walking tests. Researchers measured walking independence, muscle strength, balance, and fall risk. The goal was to improve discharge pla…

This study looked at whether a non-invasive ultrasound of the carotid artery, combined with a simple leg-raising maneuver, can reliably tell if a patient needs more fluids during coronary bypass surgery. Researchers measured blood flow changes in 50 adults undergoing elective sur…

This study looked at whether removing a surgical drain before or after the first physical therapy session affects recovery after total knee replacement. Researchers followed 207 adults with knee osteoarthritis who had knee replacement surgery. The goal was to see if drain timing …

This study looked at two different breathing tubes (LTS and Air-Q LMA) used in children having planned surgeries lasting less than 2 hours. The goal was to see which one lets less air into the stomach, measured by ultrasound. About 101 children took part, and researchers also che…

This study looked at levels of a protein called betatrophin in 90 teenage girls with and without PCOS. Researchers wanted to see if betatrophin is linked to insulin resistance and body weight. The goal was to better understand the metabolic problems that often come with PCOS.

This study looked at 136 women to see if the age they entered menopause is linked to anxiety and depression. Researchers compared women who had early menopause (before age 40) with those who had natural menopause after 40. The goal was to understand how timing of menopause affect…

This study measured how often heart injury happens after planned knee or hip replacement surgery in 323 patients over age 45. Researchers checked blood for signs of heart damage and looked for risk factors like health history and surgery details. The goal was to better understand…

This study looked at whether emergency doctors can accurately predict a stroke by only talking to people who saw the symptoms happen. Researchers interviewed 235 witnesses (family, friends, or bystanders) and compared their reports to brain scans. The goal was to see if this meth…

This study looked at whether a special brain monitor (4-channel EEG) can help doctors give just the right amount of sedation during a procedure called ERCP. The goal was to keep patients safely asleep, avoid side effects, and help them wake up faster. 84 adults having elective ER…

This study looked at 128 adults having gallbladder surgery to see if giving them pure oxygen before anesthesia (instead of using a mask to help them breathe) could reduce stomach bloating. The researchers checked if patients needed a tube to deflate their stomach and if they had …

This study looked at whether two simple measurements—the caval-aorta index and perfusion index—can predict low blood pressure after spinal anesthesia in patients over 60 having lower extremity surgery. Researchers monitored 200 elderly patients to find threshold values that could…

This study looked at whether using very low gas flow during anesthesia (minimal flow) increases the chance of germs growing in the breathing equipment. Researchers took swabs from the equipment and patients' noses to compare germ levels between low-flow and normal-flow anesthesia…

This study examined 79 older adults with hip fractures to see if the balance of specific muscles around the hip, rather than overall muscle loss, influences the type of fracture. Using CT scans, researchers measured the gluteus medius and psoas muscles. The goal was to understand…

This study looked at 172 children aged 1 to 8 who had minor surgeries. Some were given clear fluids one hour after waking up, others waited two hours. The goal was to see if drinking earlier causes vomiting or other problems. The results help doctors decide when it's safe for kid…

This study looked at 78 older adults (65+) having gallbladder surgery to see if different levels of pressure from the breathing machine (called PEEP) affect blood flow and brain function. Researchers measured blood flow in the body and brain, and tested memory and thinking before…

This study looked at 100 people with beta thalassemia major, a serious blood disorder requiring frequent blood transfusions. Transfusions can cause dangerous iron buildup in the body. Currently, doctors use a blood test called ferritin to monitor iron levels, but ferritin can be …

This study looked at 66 adults having heart surgery that required one lung to be temporarily deflated. Researchers compared two tools used to manage breathing: a double-lumen tube and a bronchial blocker. The goal was to see which tool led to better lung function after surgery an…

This study looked at over 400 injured children to create a scoring tool that helps emergency doctors decide if a whole-body CT scan is truly needed. The goal is to avoid unnecessary scans and reduce radiation exposure in kids. The tool uses injury details, physical exam findings,…

This study looked at two different breathing devices (i-Gel and Air-Q) used in children aged 1 to 8 during planned surgeries. Doctors checked how well each device was placed using a tiny camera and measured how much air got into the stomach using ultrasound. The goal was to see w…

This study looked at 430 children aged 0-5 years to compare two scoring systems that measure how hard it is to place a breathing tube using a special camera. The goal was to find which system better predicts difficulty, helping doctors plan safer anesthesia in the future. No new …

This study looked at how to safely place a port catheter (a small tube for long-term medicine) in children. Doctors compared two methods: one using body landmarks and one using heart signals. They found that the simpler landmark method might work well, but more research is needed…

This study looked at how well lung transplant recipients can use their arms for exercise compared to healthy people. Researchers tested 60 participants using a simple pegboard and ring task for six minutes. The goal was to see if arm function is worse after transplant and how it …

This study looked at whether a simple neck ultrasound done before anesthesia can predict a dangerous drop in blood pressure after anesthesia in women having gynecologic cancer surgery. Researchers measured blood flow in the carotid artery and tracked blood pressure changes in 91 …

This study looked at 116 adults with spinal cord injury to see if ultrasound measurements of bladder wall thickness match standard bladder function tests. The goal was to find a simpler, non-invasive way to check bladder health. Results may help doctors monitor bladder issues wit…

This study looked at 46 adults having elective surgery for unruptured brain aneurysms. Researchers compared two anesthesia methods—propofol alone versus propofol plus ketamine—to see how they affected a measure of brain pressure (optic nerve sheath diameter). The goal was to gath…

This study watched 397 premature babies (born before 32 weeks) who were getting breathing support through a nose mask. The goal was to find early warning signs that this support might fail and the baby would need a breathing tube. Researchers focused on the amount of oxygen the b…

This study looked at 393 adults aged 65 and older with long-lasting pain to see how frailty—a state of weakness and low energy—relates to the type and location of pain, as well as nutritional risk. Researchers measured frailty using standard criteria and assessed pain intensity a…

This study looked at whether a protein called ANGPTL4 could be a better marker for endometriosis than the current test (CA-125). Researchers measured ANGPTL4 levels in the blood and pelvic fluid of 80 women—some with endometriosis and some healthy. The goal was to see if higher A…

This study looked at 164 adults aged 65 and older who had a colonoscopy with sedation. Researchers wanted to see if frailty and the type of sedative used (propofol or dexmedetomidine) affected thinking and memory after the procedure. Participants took a simple mental test before …

This study measured levels of reverse T3, a little-known thyroid hormone, and markers of inflammation in 179 people with Hashimoto's thyroiditis. The goal was to see if these markers differ between patients taking thyroid medication and those who are not. The research aims to bet…

This study looked at whether storing a breathing tube (laryngeal mask airway) at a cooler temperature (10-12°C) versus room temperature (22-25°C) affects sore throat after surgery. 172 adults having elective surgery under general anesthesia took part. Researchers checked for sore…

This study tested a special forehead sticker (4-channel EEG) to measure how deeply sedated patients were during a sleep endoscopy procedure. 50 adults were monitored while receiving routine sedation drugs. The goal was to see if this extra monitoring could help doctors better tra…

This study measured levels of certain minerals in the blood of 100 women with fibromyalgia and compared them to healthy women. The goal was to see if these minerals are linked to disease severity, depression, or anxiety. The study was observational, meaning no treatment was given…

This study tested whether a PENG block (a type of nerve block) can reduce inflammation and improve survival in 60 older adults (over 65) having hip fracture surgery. Researchers measured blood markers of inflammation and tracked deaths within 30 days. The goal was to see if this …