Duke University

This study looked at whether empagliflozin, a drug used for type 2 diabetes, can help protect the heart and kidneys in people who have had a kidney transplant. About 20 participants took either the drug or a placebo. The goal was to see changes in kidney function, heart structure…

This study looked at whether adding dry needling (inserting thin needles into muscle knots) to standard physical therapy exercises can reduce pain and improve shoulder movement in people with frozen shoulder. Ten adults with shoulder stiffness and pain were split into two groups:…

This study aimed to see how often COVID-19 affects the hearts of athletes. It planned to enroll college, professional, military, and Olympic athletes, with or without COVID-19, who would answer daily health surveys for 30 days and share heart images for analysis. However, the stu…

This study looked at whether washing out the ankle joint with salt water within 48 hours of a fracture can lower inflammation and prevent cartilage breakdown. Researchers measured chemicals in the joint fluid of 41 adults before and after surgery. The goal was to see if early cle…