Tulane University

This study tested whether a wrist-worn sensor could help healthcare workers better manage stress and burnout. 80 workers from community health centers wore the sensor for six weeks and received feedback on their stress levels. The goal was to see if this feedback helped them reco…

This small pilot study looked at 5 adults without atrial fibrillation but with other stroke risk factors. Researchers used advanced heart imaging and brain MRIs to see if heart abnormalities are linked to silent, unnoticed strokes. The goal is to better identify who might benefit…

This study tested whether a special PET scan (18F-fluciclovine) can better show how prostate cancer responds to common treatments like abiraterone, enzalutamide, or docetaxel. Nine men with advanced prostate cancer that no longer responds to hormone therapy received one of these …

This study followed 200 adults who had COVID-19 to see how the disease affects their heart and mental health over time. Participants wore health trackers to monitor heart problems like irregular beats and heart failure, and completed surveys about anxiety, depression, and substan…

This pilot study tested whether giving people small cash rewards each week (instead of a lump sum at the end) would encourage them to check their blood pressure at home more regularly. Fifty adults with uncontrolled high blood pressure from community health centers took part for …