Weill Medical College Of Cornell University

This study tested a new way to help people manage their diabetes while they are being treated for breast cancer. Researchers compared two groups of patients: one group worked with a nurse specially trained in diabetes care, while the other group received standard care. The goal w…

This study developed and tested a new patient-centered program to help people with rheumatoid arthritis better manage their cholesterol and lower their risk of heart attack and stroke. It involved 101 participants and focused on education and support to improve screening and medi…

This study tested a new way to decide which older adults should get extra help from a care coordinator. Researchers wanted to see if asking people about their own difficulties managing care was better at preventing emergency room visits and hospital stays than the usual method, w…

This study compared two FDA-approved blood products used to control serious bleeding during major heart and liver transplant surgeries. Researchers tested whether a new version of the product, which can be stored ready-to-use for 5 days, works better than the traditional version …

This study tested the drug cabozantinib in men with advanced prostate cancer that had spread and was no longer responding to standard hormone-blocking treatments. The goal was to see if the drug could slow the cancer's growth, especially in patients whose tumors had specific gene…

This study compared two different approaches for performing prostate biopsies to see which is safer and more effective. Researchers tested a new method that goes through the skin behind the scrotum against the standard method that goes through the rectum. They wanted to see if th…

This study tested a new type of MRI scan called QSM to measure iron buildup in the liver. The goal was to see if this scan is more accurate than current MRI methods, which can be thrown off by fat or scarring. Researchers compared the new scan results with direct chemical analysi…

This study tested a new type of talk therapy designed to help prevent suicide in adults aged 50-90. The therapy, called CRISP, teaches people how to change their thoughts about upsetting situations to better manage their emotions. Researchers compared this new therapy to standard…

This study tested whether standard activity restrictions after a cesarean section are necessary or if exercise can improve recovery and wellness. Researchers randomly assigned 200 women who had scheduled C-sections to either follow the usual 6-week restrictions or to follow a str…

This study tested an online platform called the Living Memory Home, designed for people with dementia and their family caregivers to share and record meaningful memories together. The main goal was to see if using this platform for two weeks could help reduce feelings of grief in…

This study developed and tested a communication program called KNOW to help people with early-stage Alzheimer's or dementia and their family caregivers talk about and plan for future medical care. The program taught communication and relaxation techniques to make these difficult …

This study aimed to understand how two different surgical techniques for reconnecting the intestines affect the community of gut bacteria and the local immune system in people with Crohn's disease. Researchers compared the 'Kono-S' procedure to a standard method by analyzing tiss…

This study aimed to discover the specific genetic mutations that cause inherited disorders in Qatar's population. Researchers analyzed DNA from 400 people with inherited conditions to build a comprehensive catalog of genetic variations in the Arab world. The goal was to create a …

This study aimed to find early warning signs in donor kidney tissue that could predict future problems for transplant recipients. Researchers tested small tissue samples, blood, and urine from 24 kidney transplant patients. They looked for specific markers that might signal if th…