Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

This study tested a new microwave tool, called AveCure, to open airways blocked by tumors in people with lung cancer. Doctors used a thin tube with a camera to guide the probe and burn away the blockage. Only 3 people took part before the study was stopped, so we don't have enoug…

This study looked at whether fremanezumab, a drug already approved for migraine prevention, could also improve sleep quality in people with migraines. Researchers planned to track 22 adults aged 18-65 who had frequent migraines, measuring sleep and migraine days before and during…

This study tested a noninvasive device called a durometer to measure skin elasticity in people with lymphedema, a condition that causes swelling. The goal was to better understand how the disease progresses and how surgery affects it. Only 7 adults from one hospital took part, an…

This study looked at whether it is possible to measure pressure inside the esophagus during surgery where only one lung is used for breathing. Six adults having non-cardiac surgery took part. Researchers compared these measurements with lung collapse seen on a special imaging dev…

This study tested a non-invasive blood pressure monitor (CNAP) against the standard invasive method in 20 pregnant women with placenta accreta during scheduled cesarean delivery. The goal was to see if the non-invasive device provides accurate readings to help guide treatment. Th…