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This study tested whether giving the antibiotic clindamycin once a day (along with gentamicin) works as well as the standard three-times-a-day regimen for treating septic abortion, a serious infection after a miscarriage or abortion. Researchers enrolled 202 women and measured cu…

This study tested whether nutritional counseling based on self-compassion works better than traditional diet advice for women who feel unhappy with their bodies. 194 women aged 25-59 took part. The goal was to see if a kinder, gentler approach could reduce body dissatisfaction an…

This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation method called tDCS can help relieve chronic pelvic pain in women with endometriosis. Thirty women who were already on hormone therapy and had daily pain scores above 4 out of 10 took part. They received multiple tDCS sess…

This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS can reduce pain in women with fibromyalgia. 100 women received either real or sham (fake) stimulation to see if the placebo effect plays a role. The goal is to find out who might benefit most from th…

This completed study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS can reduce pain and improve daily function in 100 women with fibromyalgia. Researchers also looked at how a person's tendency to respond to placebo might affect results. Participants receiv…

This study looked at whether playing recreational beach tennis twice a week for 12 weeks could lower blood pressure and improve fitness in people with hypertension. 42 adults with high blood pressure who were not already exercising took part. The researchers measured their blood …

This study used artificial intelligence to predict how well people recover after a stay in the intensive care unit (ICU). Researchers looked at data from over 2,000 adults to see if a computer model could forecast who would have trouble with daily activities or return to work six…

This study tested whether extra stimulation—kangaroo care and gentle massage by mothers—helps preterm babies develop better. 138 preterm infants were split into two groups: one received standard kangaroo care, the other added massage therapy until hospital discharge. Researchers …

This study looked at whether giving students with ADHD extra time on exams actually helps them perform better. Researchers tested 103 students, some with ADHD and some without, giving them either 25% or 50% more time to complete a test. The goal was to see if extra time improves …