Leiden University Medical Center

This study tested a virtual coach designed to help adults quit smoking and become more physically active. About 100 participants used the coach for around 16 weeks. Researchers measured how well people liked and used the program, and checked if it helped them change their habits.

This study tested a new way of clamping the umbilical cord in very preterm babies (born before 30 weeks). Instead of clamping after a fixed time, doctors waited until the baby was stable—heart rate above 100 and oxygen levels normal. The goal was to see if this approach helps mor…

This study tested whether a simple checklist and blood test (the YEARS algorithm) can safely rule out pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lungs) in people with active cancer, compared to the standard approach of doing a CT scan on everyone. About 700 cancer patients with susp…

This study tested a decision rule that combines a checklist (Marburg Heart Score) with a rapid blood test (high-sensitive troponin I) to help general practitioners decide if patients with new chest pain need hospital referral. About 946 adults with acute chest pain took part. The…

This study tested a nurse-led education program for dry mouth in 70 patients with life-limiting conditions or frailty. Nurses used guidelines to discuss causes and treatments with patients, creating a personalized plan. The goal was to see if this approach reduces dry mouth sever…

This study looked at whether giving a lower dose of the steroid dexamethasone before the chemotherapy drug docetaxel can prevent allergic reactions with fewer side effects. The standard high dose can cause problems like high blood sugar, mood changes, and weakened immunity. Resea…

This study looked at whether teaching primary care doctors better ways to treat insomnia can help their patients sleep better. About 485 patients with insomnia symptoms completed surveys. Researchers compared patients whose doctors received special training with those getting usu…

This study looked at over 1,000 preterm infants born before 34 weeks who had very low platelet counts. Researchers created a model to predict each baby's risk of major bleeding or death, with or without a platelet transfusion. The goal is to help doctors make personalized decisio…