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This study looked at 201 Canadian patients with ANCA-associated vasculitis to see if biosimilar versions of rituximab work as well as the original drug. Researchers tracked disease control, side effects, and how long it took to get insurance approval for treatment. The goal is to…

This study tested a newer, simpler weight loss surgery called SADI-S against a standard, more complex surgery (BPD-DS) in 62 adults with severe obesity. The goal was to see if SADI-S is safer and just as effective for weight loss and related health problems like diabetes. Researc…

This study tested whether giving recombinant human growth hormone for 48 weeks could reduce the hidden HIV reservoir in 22 adults already on successful antiretroviral therapy (ART). The goal was to see if this approach could help the immune system naturally control the virus, mov…

This study tested whether taking a higher dose of the antibiotic rifampin for 2 months is as safe and effective as the standard 4-month treatment for latent tuberculosis (TB). About 1,368 adults and children aged 10 and older with latent TB took part. Participants received either…

This pilot study tested whether a telehealth program combining strength training, balance exercises, and nutrition advice could help older men at high risk for falls and fractures. Forty-five men aged 60 and older participated. The goal was to see if the program was practical and…

This study tested whether a smartwatch can pick up signs of heart failure by tracking body signals like heart rate and movement, and recording voice patterns. Researchers compared 56 people with and without heart failure during physical tasks and daily life. The goal is to find n…

This study looked at whether giving a gradual, lower dose of vancomycin for two extra weeks after the standard treatment can prevent C. diff infection from coming back. About 263 adults who had their first or second C. diff infection took part. Half received a placebo and half re…

This study tested a coaching program for parents of young children (ages 1.5 to 4.5 years) with suspected or confirmed developmental delays. The program included a personal coach, online tools, and a peer support network. Researchers wanted to see if this approach could help pare…

This study looked at which combination of inhalers works best to open the lungs during a COPD lung attack. 37 people with COPD who were having a lung attack took part. They used a gentle breathing test called oscillometry to measure lung function after different inhaler combinati…

This study looked at whether adding empagliflozin (a diabetes drug) to standard water pills helps people with acute heart failure and moderate-to-severe kidney disease urinate out more excess fluid. 25 adults participated, and researchers measured urine output after combining the…

This study tested whether a special heart ultrasound during major surgery can help identify patients at higher risk of dying or having a heart attack afterward. Researchers used a drug to stress the heart and tracked its motion in real time. The goal was to see if this test could…

This study tested whether a structured program combining exercise, nutrition advice, and psychological support is practical and safe for adults with cirrhosis waiting for a liver transplant. 25 participants were enrolled. The goal was to see if patients could stick with the progr…

This study compared two methods for taking liver tissue samples and measuring blood pressure in the liver: one using an endoscope through the mouth (EUS) and the other using a catheter inserted through a neck vein (transjugular). 58 adults with chronic liver disease or portal hyp…

This study tested a mobile app designed to educate parents and caregivers of children with epilepsy. The app provides information about the condition, tracks symptoms, and helps manage appointments. Researchers compared 36 families who used the app with 36 who received standard c…

This study tested whether an online, self-guided program called eParenting CARE is practical and helpful for parents of children aged 8 to 13. The program teaches parents skills to manage their own emotions and support their child's emotional well-being. Researchers enrolled 67 p…

This study tested whether a smartwatch could help identify digital signs of type 2 diabetes. Researchers gave 210 adults a special watch to track health data like activity and heart signals. They used artificial intelligence to find patterns linked to diabetes. The goal was to im…