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This study looked at how the drug CS1 changes small blood vessels in the lungs of people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Seven participants received CS1 and had special lung scans at the start and after 12 months. The goal was to see if CS1 could improve blood vessel …

This study looked at whether adding computer-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT4CBT) and peer recovery coaching to standard buprenorphine treatment helps adults with opioid use disorder reduce illicit drug use. 92 adults taking buprenorphine were randomly assigned to receive…

This study looked at whether having a peer support specialist (a trained person who has been through similar struggles) helps people with opioid use disorder begin and continue taking buprenorphine, a medication for opioid use disorder. Ninety adults from rural South Carolina who…

This study tested whether two people—a hospice patient and their caregiver—could use virtual reality (VR) together to experience calming nature scenes. The goal was to see if this shared experience could help reduce pain, anxiety, and fear of death. 26 English-speaking hospice pa…

This study tested whether peer support could help people with opioid use disorder feel less depressed and anxious. Forty adults receiving medication for opioid use disorder took part in weekly problem-solving sessions with a certified peer specialist for up to 12 weeks. The goal …

This study looked at placentas and umbilical cord blood from 68 women who had COVID-19 during pregnancy. Researchers checked for changes in the placenta's structure, genes, and signs of inflammation to see if the infection affected the baby's health. The goal was to learn more ab…