C. R. Bard

This study tested a special balloon coated with sirolimus, a drug that helps keep arteries open, in 34 people with peripheral artery disease (blocked leg arteries). The goal was to see if the balloon is safe and works well at preventing the artery from narrowing again after treat…

This study looked at whether the way antiseptics are applied to the skin before surgery affects how well they kill germs. 122 healthy adults took part. The goal was to see if different application methods lead to better germ reduction, which could help prevent infections during s…

This study tested different ways to clean skin before surgery to reduce bacteria. It compared two methods of applying ChloraPrep, a standard antiseptic called Hibiclens, and sterile water. 335 healthy adults took part. The goal was to see which method worked best at reducing germ…