University Of Toronto

This study looked at whether eating only during a set window each day (time-restricted eating) can lower breast cancer risk in women over 50 with metabolic issues like prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. 178 women completed the 16-week program, tracking their eating times and health …

This study looked at whether a continuous nerve block (a small tube that delivers numbing medicine for longer) can improve recovery after total knee replacement surgery. 60 adults having knee replacement as outpatients or short-stay were included. The goal was to see if this appr…

This study tested whether a low-concentration numbing injection (fascia iliaca block) can control pain after total hip replacement as well as the standard higher-concentration injection, but with less leg muscle weakness. Sixty adults having hip replacement surgery received eithe…

This study looked at how the COVID-19 vaccine works in 75 people aged 55 and older, comparing those with HIV to those without. Researchers measured immune responses and checked for any changes in HIV levels. The goal was to understand if the vaccine is as effective and safe in pe…

This study looked at how different doses of DHA (an omega-3 from algae oil) affect blood levels of another omega-3 called EPA in healthy vegetarians and vegans. Over 8 weeks, 72 participants took one of six daily DHA doses. The goal was to find the dose where EPA starts to build …

This study tested a new way for patients to share their family health history with their doctor using an app. The goal was to see if this helps doctors spot people at higher risk for certain cancers, heart disease, or diabetes. Over 600 adults aged 30-69 took part. The approach i…

This study looked at whether patients can freely agree to join a low-risk anesthesia research study on the same day as their surgery. 114 adults scheduled for day surgery were randomly invited to consent either days before or on the day of surgery. After surgery, questionnaires m…

This study explored whether certain harmful gut bacteria are linked to anxiety, depression, and panic disorders. Researchers analyzed stool samples from 500 adults, including people with these conditions and healthy controls. The goal was to find patterns that could lead to new t…