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This study tested whether adding the drug durvalumab after precise radiation therapy (SBRT) helps people with early-stage lung cancer stay cancer-free longer. 106 patients with stage I non-small cell lung cancer who could not have surgery were randomly assigned to receive either …

This study tested whether using only the blood thinner ticagrelor (and no aspirin) after heart attack stenting is safe. It included 200 adults who had a stent placed for a heart attack. The main goal was to see if this approach reduced the risk of serious heart problems or stent …

This early-phase study tested a treatment where a patient's own immune cells (called tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes) are grown in a lab and then infused directly into the liver artery. The goal was to see if this approach is safe and feasible for people with melanoma that has spr…

This early-stage study tested a combination of a radioactive drug (177Lu-DOTA-TATE) and a targeted pill (olaparib) in 18 adults with certain tumors that have a specific marker. The goal was to find the safest dose and understand side effects. This approach aims to make tumor cell…

This study tested whether a home-based exercise program using video games (exergaming) with remote supervision by a physiotherapist could improve physical fitness in people with COPD. 92 participants were split into two groups: one did exergaming three times a week for 12 weeks, …

This study tested a device called GNRB that measures how loose the knee is after an ACL injury. Researchers compared it to an older device (KT1000) in 17 patients before and after ACL reconstruction surgery. The goal was to see if the GNRB is reliable enough for everyday use by d…

This study looked at over 288,000 people with hip or knee osteoarthritis to learn what factors affect their long-term health. Researchers tracked who eventually needed joint replacement surgery and examined how things like education, income, and other health problems played a rol…

This study looked at whether people with cystic fibrosis (CF) have different immune responses to COVID-19. Researchers tested blood samples from 113 CF patients in Europe over two years to check for antibodies from natural infection or vaccination. The goal was to understand how …