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This study tested whether continuously monitoring oxygen levels in a central vein during major abdominal surgery helps doctors give fluids more precisely, reducing complications. 220 adults over 50 scheduled for long abdominal surgeries took part. The goal was to see if this appr…

This study tested a personalized exercise program (walking and strength exercises) in 4 children aged 5-17 with advanced cancer that could not be cured. The goal was to see if the program was safe and tolerable, and to find the right amount of exercise for each child. The study u…

This study looked at tiny particles called microparticles in the blood of 41 people with colorectal cancer that had spread to the lining of the abdomen. The goal was to see if these particles could help detect the spread earlier and predict blood clots, which are a common risk. R…

This study tested a new type of brain scanner (MEG) that uses cheaper sensors than the standard ones. The goal was to see if these new sensors can detect abnormal brain activity in people with epilepsy just as well. Only 4 people took part, so this is an early feasibility study, …

This study collected leftover liver tissue from 48 adults with colorectal cancer that spread to the liver or with liver cancer. The goal was to grow tiny 3D 'organoids' (mini-livers) from these samples to create a biobank. These organoids can be used to test which drugs work best…

This study tested a new, fast 3D MRI method to watch how pelvic organs move in real time. Researchers scanned 50 women to create 3D movies of the pelvis, aiming to better understand pelvic floor disorders that affect quality of life. The goal was to develop better diagnostic tool…

This study looked at two ways to quickly remove harmful antibodies from the blood in people with severe kidney failure caused by vasculitis or anti-GBM disease. One method, plasma exchange, replaces the liquid part of blood; the other, immunoadsorption, filters out only the antib…

This study looked at how systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) impacts the lives of 160 patients and their spouses. Researchers measured quality of life and emotional well-being to understand the disease's effect on relationships. The goal is to help doctors and support groups bette…

This study used a very strong MRI machine (7 Tesla) to look for tiny brain changes in 31 people with a sleep condition called REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD). Many people with RBD later develop Parkinson's disease. The goal was to find early brain markers that could help diagno…

This study looked at how common muscle loss (sarcopenia) is in men aged 70 and older with prostate cancer who receive hormone therapy and radiation. Researchers followed 112 patients to measure muscle strength and mass. The goal was to understand which factors increase the risk o…

This study looked at why antibiotics often fail to treat pneumonia in COVID-19 patients on breathing machines. Researchers measured how well an antibiotic called piperacillin reaches the lungs in 34 adults with severe COVID-19. The goal was to understand if poor drug penetration …