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This study tested whether a simpler version of laparoscopic surgery for pelvic organ prolapse works as well as the standard procedure. 190 women with stage II-IV prolapse were randomly assigned to one of two surgical techniques. The goal was to see if the simpler method could ach…

This study tested a smartphone app called ANíMATE designed to help people with obesity better manage their weight and health. 36 adults with obesity used the app alongside standard care for 16 weeks, tracking their weight and self-care. The goal was to see if the app could improv…

This study tested a dog therapy program for 60 adults with serious mental illness. The goal was to see if spending time with trained dogs could help them feel better and build positive mental health habits. Participants joined group sessions with dogs, and researchers measured ch…

This study tested whether using creams with niacinamide and shea butter can prevent or lessen skin itching in cancer patients receiving immunotherapy. About 130 adults with solid tumors starting checkpoint inhibitor treatment were randomly assigned to use either the test cream or…

This study looked at whether people with hypopituitarism (underactive pituitary gland) have low oxytocin, a hormone that affects appetite, mood, and social bonding. Researchers gave 42 adults a diabetes drug (exenatide) to see if it could trigger oxytocin release. The goal was to…

This study looked at two different ways to clean the bone during knee replacement surgery: high-pressure pulsatile lavage (a power washer) and manual rinsing (using a syringe). The goal was to see which method helps bone cement stick better to the bone. 100 patients having knee r…