Indiana University

This small, early-stage study tested whether imatinib, a drug used for certain cancers, could help control sickle cell disease. It aimed to see if taking the pill daily for six months would reduce the frequency of severe pain episodes and other complications in young adults. The …

This study tested a pilot program in Indiana that provided a personal guide, or 'navigator,' to help teenagers aged 15-19 access birth control. The navigator helped participants overcome common barriers like transportation, cost, and lack of information. The goal was to see if th…

This study aimed to see if using a VQ scan (which doesn't use IV dye) instead of a standard CT scan could help prevent kidney injury in emergency room patients being checked for a pulmonary embolism (a lung clot). Researchers randomly assigned over 250 patients at higher risk for…

This study compared two methods for controlling pain after laparoscopic colon surgery. Researchers tested whether a spinal fluid injection or a nerve block in the back provides better pain relief and faster recovery. The trial involved 116 patients and measured pain levels, medic…