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This study tested a robotic arm that holds a tiny needle steady during eye surgery for people with bleeding under the retina caused by age-related macular degeneration. The robot helped surgeons inject a clot-busting medicine (tPA) precisely under the retina. The main goals were …

This study tested a technique where a small piece of a tooth's root is left in place during dental implant surgery to help preserve the surrounding bone. Twenty patients with hopeless teeth received 23 implants using this method and were followed for 18 months. The main goal was …

This study tested whether a membrane made from a patient's own blood (L-PRF) can seal the skull base after sinus surgery as well as standard materials. 220 adults with tumors near the pituitary gland took part. The goal was to see if the natural membrane prevents spinal fluid lea…

This study tested a new bone graft material made from a patient's own blood cells (L-PRF block) against a standard bone substitute for dental implant surgery. 23 adults with jawbone loss in the upper back jaw received one of the two grafts before getting implants. The goal was to…

This study tested two ways to rebuild jawbone for dental implants in 12 patients. One method used a special blood-clot block (LPRF), the other used a mix of the patient's own bone and cow bone. The goal was to see which gave better bone support for implants over 25 months.

This study tested a new tool called CORGEE that uses brain wave recordings (EEG) to measure how well children with hearing loss can understand speech. Unlike standard hearing tests that require children to respond actively, this method works even if they cannot speak or follow in…

This study tested whether a leg exercise program tailored to each person's muscle strength and speed could prevent age-related loss of muscle power. Eighty healthy adults aged 65-80 completed a 12-week training program. The goal was to see if personalized exercises work better th…

This study tested a 6-week home stretching program for 30 children aged 4-11 with spastic cerebral palsy. The program included a 2-week casting period followed by daily stretches of the calf and hamstring muscles. Researchers measured changes in muscle length, joint flexibility, …

This study tested a special sleep program for teenagers with ADHD who also have sleep problems. The program combines cognitive behavioral therapy with sleep tips and planning skills. Researchers wanted to see if better sleep could also improve ADHD symptoms and daily life. The st…

This study tested a smartphone app called ALICE that provides listening exercises and counseling for people with hearing loss. 161 adults who already use hearing aids or cochlear implants used the app alongside their usual care. The goal was to see if the app could improve their …

This study tested whether a supervised exercise program, added to usual care, helps head and neck cancer patients feel better physically and mentally during and after treatment. 133 adults with head and neck cancer scheduled for curative radiotherapy took part. The program aimed …

This study looked at how spasticity (stiff muscles) affects balance reactions in 40 children with cerebral palsy. Researchers used moving platforms to gently push kids off balance and measured their muscle activity and body movements. The goal was to better understand the link be…

This study compared 243 people with and without Dupuytren disease to see if having the palmaris longus tendon (a small hand tendon not everyone has) is linked to the condition. Researchers used simple hand tests and ultrasound to check for the tendon. The goal is to understand if…

This study surveyed 54 Belgian spinal surgeons about how they advise patients on returning to work after lumbar surgery for leg pain caused by nerve compression. The goal was to understand current practices, barriers, and what helps surgeons give good return-to-work guidance. The…

This study looked at how certain carbohydrates (FODMAPs) directly affect colon movement and symptoms in 15 healthy volunteers. Participants had three colonoscopies to measure colon pressures and receive FODMAPs. The goal is to better understand what triggers symptoms in people wi…

This study looked at 116 people with severe aortic stenosis (a narrowed heart valve) and moderate coronary artery blockages. Researchers measured blood flow in the heart arteries before, right after, and 6 months after valve replacement surgery. The goal was to understand how val…

This study looked at how closely hospitals follow a set of 24 recovery steps for heart surgery patients. Researchers tracked 487 adults to see if better compliance leads to shorter hospital stays and fewer complications. The goal is to find where the plan falls short and improve …

This study looked at whether adjusting the amount of magnesium in the dialysis fluid could help keep blood magnesium levels in a healthy range for people with kidney failure on hemodialysis. Fifty-four adults took part in this pilot crossover trial. The goal was to gather informa…

This study looked at whether the amount of certain carbohydrates (mannitol and fructans) affects symptom return in people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). After a successful low-FODMAP diet, 45 participants were given increasing doses of these powders in a blinded crossover d…

This study involved 134 participants with Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal degeneration, dementia with Lewy bodies, or late-life psychiatric disorders, plus healthy controls. Researchers compared a new PET scan method ([18F]-SynVesT-1) with the standard scan ([18F]-FDG PET) to…

This pilot study tested whether intensive physiotherapy at home helps older adults (75+) recover daily activities like washing and dressing after a hospital stay. Fifteen participants received either standard care or three weekly home rehab sessions for six weeks. The main goal w…

This study checked how well a questionnaire about leg lymphedema works in French and Dutch. 451 people with leg swelling filled out surveys twice to see if the results were consistent. The goal was to make sure the questionnaire accurately measures how lymphedema affects daily li…

This study looked at whether routine X-rays after spinal fusion surgery actually help doctors make decisions. Researchers reviewed records from 978 adults who had spinal fusion for degenerative conditions. They measured how often these X-rays led to extra tests or changes in trea…

This study looked at how people with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) feel about their quality of life. Researchers surveyed 731 adults with an ICD to understand their physical and emotional health, as well as any concerns about daily activities and sexual activity…