Boston Medical Center

This study tested a program to help people with opioid addiction stay on their medication after being hospitalized for serious infections like heart or bone infections. 40 adults took part to see if the program was easy to use and helpful. The goal is to improve long-term recover…

This study tested a program where community health workers visited heart failure patients at home after they left the hospital. The goal was to see if this support helped patients attend follow-up visits and manage their condition. The study included 30 adult heart failure patien…

This study compared tuberculosis patients in Benin, who received food support, with those in Togo, who did not. Researchers tracked whether nutritional help reduced treatment failure, death, or relapse. The goal is to guide future TB programs on including nutrition as part of sta…

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 three common blood pressure-lowering drugs (dexmedetomidine, nicardipine, and labetalol) given during jaw surgery to see which one helps surgeons see better and reduces bleeding. 90 healthy adults having jaw surgery took part. The goal is to find the safest and …

This study tested whether group mindfulness classes, based on Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, could improve daily function and reduce pain in adults with chronic low back pain. Over 450 people took part, and researchers measured pain and activity levels over a year. The goal …

This study tested whether a simple, low-cost video call system could help doctors remotely assess children with breathing distress while they were being transported by ambulance. Twenty children with respiratory illness were included. The goal was to see if the video assessment m…

This study examined 141 adults with active tuberculosis (TB) to see if intestinal parasites or poor nutrition make TB treatment less effective. Researchers tested stool samples for parasites, measured weight gain, and tracked whether patients completed TB treatment successfully. …

This study tested whether using electronic health records and extra staff support helps more people with alcohol use disorder get the care they need. Researchers looked at 134 patients whose doctors were randomly assigned to get this support or not. The goal was to see if more pa…

This study tested a noninvasive imaging method called DOSI that uses harmless near-infrared light to monitor how breast tumors respond to chemotherapy. Researchers measured changes in oxygen levels in the tumor over time to see if they could predict whether the cancer would be co…

This study looked at why some people infected with TB bacteria get sick while others don't. Researchers focused on two factors: malnutrition and parasitic worms. They studied 120 household contacts of TB patients in India, providing food to those who were malnourished and dewormi…

This study tested a 6-session telehealth parenting program called THRIVE for mothers with substance use disorder. The goal was to see if offering it in a pediatric clinic is practical and well-received. Nine mothers took part, and researchers measured how acceptable and feasible …

This study looked at a program called Family Navigation, which helps low-income and minority families get mental health services for their children. The goal was to find out which parts of the program work best and are most cost-effective. Over 300 children aged 3-12 and their fa…