Methodist Health System

This study looked at how much teenagers and young adults know about the dangers of vaping. Researchers gave a presentation on vaping risks and healthy alternatives, then tested knowledge before and after. The goal was to see if education could help lower vaping rates and prevent …

This study compared two materials, CorMatrix and Gentrix, used to close the protective sac around the heart after surgery. Researchers looked at how long 489 adults stayed in the hospital and whether they needed to be readmitted within 30 days. The goal was to see if one material…

This study looked back at records from 100 adults (18 and older) who were in a car crash and had alcohol or drugs in their system. Researchers compared crash data with ride sharing use from Uber and Lyft to see if more ride sharing meant fewer impaired driving accidents. They als…

This study looked at 165 adults who had a cardiac arrest and were cooled to protect their brains. Researchers compared a new anti-shivering protocol to the old one to see if it reduced the need for muscle relaxants. The study was stopped early, but the results could help improve …

This study looked at 500 patients with breast abscesses to find out which initial treatment works best: draining with a needle (aspiration) or making a small cut (incision and drainage). The goal was to identify risk factors that lead to needing repeat treatments, so doctors can …