Articles tagged with Controlled Trials
Researchers have developed tiny implants, called BIONs, that can be injected into muscles to stimulate them and prevent wasting. The implants use radio signals to activate electrical stimuli, offering a potential breakthrough in treating stroke patients who are at risk of serious complications such as thrombosis and muscle dislocation.
A landmark study shows ReQuip reduces dyskinesia risk by 15-fold compared to L-dopa, with comparable symptom control and lower required doses. The treatment has improved patient outcomes and reduced CNS adverse experiences.
A new study found that workplace cancer control programs can improve the nutritional environment and eating habits of employees. The Working Well Trial showed significant improvements in healthy food options, fruit and vegetable access, and reduced fat and added sugars.
Researchers developed a method to record brain signals onto electrode arrays in rats, enabling them to control a robotic arm without muscle movement. This achievement demonstrates the likelihood of implanting electrodes into human brains to control prosthetic devices.
A new study found that enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) significantly reduces angina pain in patients. The treatment, which involves inflating cuffs on the legs during heartbeats, improves cardiac blood flow and pumping efficiency.
A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine confirms that intravenous neostigmine is an effective and safe treatment for acute colonic pseudo-obstruction. The study involved 21 patients with severe abdominal distention and dilated colon who had failed to improve after 24 hours of conservative treatment.
A large clinical trial in Uganda found that despite reductions in STDs, HIV incidence was not reduced by mass treatment. The study suggests that STDs increase the risk of HIV infections at an individual level.
The Personal Roving Presence (PRoP) is a small, affordable robot that allows users to explore environments remotely. With a PC and internet connection, users can control the robot's movement, see what it sees, listen to its audio, and even gesture with its arm.
A University of Florida study found that changing people's attributions, or how they think about themselves, can influence their performance in sports tasks. The technique, attribution training, helps individuals with constructive attributions persist longer and achieve more.
The safety of new high blood pressure drugs is being questioned due to insufficient data. Centrally acting antihypertensives have been found to target brainstem receptors that orchestrate blood vessel dilation, but concerns remain over their long-term effectiveness in reducing heart attacks, strokes, and deaths.
A University of Florida study suggests that believing in one's ability to improve memory can significantly impact memory performance. The research found that older adults who accepted the idea that their memory could be improved were more likely to use effective strategies, leading to better memory outcomes.
A clinical trial in Uganda found that controlling sexually transmitted diseases did not lower HIV infection rates, contradicting earlier studies. Despite significant reductions in STDs, particularly among pregnant women, the study showed no effect on HIV incidence.
A new study found that insulin therapy is largely ineffective in achieving tight blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes. The study suggests that most patients need more aggressive treatment to reach near-normal blood sugar levels and highlights the need for a revised standard of care.
A recent study found that treating depression in diabetic patients can lead to improved blood glucose control. Researchers discovered that as depression improved, glucose levels also decreased. The study showed that nearly 60% of depressed patients experienced significant improvement after treatment.
A significant NIH study found that digitalis reduces hospitalizations for heart failure patients by 6-10%. The study, which followed over 6,800 patients with heart failure, also showed that digitalis can benefit patients whose symptoms are not controlled by other drugs.
Treatment with low-dose diuretic cuts strokes and heart attacks in older patients with diabetes, with a significant reduction in cardiovascular events. The study shows diuretic therapy as a first-choice treatment for this population, alongside lifestyle changes.