Lundquist Institute For Biomedical Innovation At Harbor-ucla Medical Center

This study aimed to find the best way to maintain the benefits of a nerve stimulation treatment for overactive bladder. Researchers compared giving the therapy monthly to giving it only when patients felt their symptoms returning. The goal was to see if a flexible, as-needed sche…

This study aimed to find the better antibiotic for common skin infections like boils and cellulitis. Researchers compared two widely used pills, doxycycline and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX), in 269 outpatients. The goal was to see which drug was more effective at curin…

This study tested whether giving an intravenous antioxidant drug called N-acetylcysteine (NAC) could help people recover better after a stroke. NAC is already FDA-approved for treating acetaminophen overdose. The trial involved 4 adults who had a recent ischemic stroke and were n…

This early-stage study tested the safety of a new experimental pill called DMAU, intended for use as a male contraceptive. Researchers gave the pill to 100 healthy men, first as a single dose and then daily for 28 days, to check for side effects and see how the body processes it.…

This study tested whether carefully adjusting the amount of milk or formula given to babies could prevent them from becoming overweight by 6 months of age. It focused on infants born to mothers who were overweight or obese, as these babies are at higher risk for early weight gain…

This study tested whether an at-home nerve stimulation treatment for overactive bladder is as effective and satisfying for patients as the clinic-based version. Researchers compared 70 patients who either received weekly clinic treatments or learned to do treatments themselves at…

This study tested if a new communication strategy could reduce invasive, potentially unhelpful treatments for very sick patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). Doctors and nurses were trained to use 'time-limited trials,' which are clear agreements with families to try treatme…

This study aimed to understand how not getting enough sleep might lead to insulin resistance, a key factor in type 2 diabetes. Researchers studied 40 healthy men by restricting their sleep and measuring changes in hormones like cortisol and testosterone. The goal was to gather kn…