Participation-Focused Training Improves Immediate Post-Stroke Executive Function in Randomized Trial
Strategy training shows short-term cognitive gains in stroke survivors, though benefits do not persist at three-month follow-up.
Improved House Design Reduces Malaria and Respiratory Infections in Children
A cluster-randomized trial in rural Africa shows that Star Homes lower malaria incidence by 44% and improve linear growth in children.
Immersive Virtual Reality Improves Naming in Chronic Non-Fluent Aphasia
A randomized trial shows immersive therapy yields higher gains in oral motor function and patient enjoyment than conventional methods.
Memantine Reduces Premature Atrial Contractions and New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation
A phase 2 trial shows targeting cardiac N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors significantly lowers atrial ectopy and tachyarrhythmia burden.
Adding Tobramycin to Vancomycin Powder Does Not Reduce Tibial Fracture Infections
A randomized trial of 1528 patients shows dual intrawound antibiotic powder offers no benefit over vancomycin alone in high-risk fractures.
Eccentric Cycling Matches Concentric Training for Post-COVID-19 Walking Recovery
An 8-week trial shows eccentric cycling is safe and improves walking distance, though it offers no advantage over concentric exercise.
Baseline Connectivity Predicts Anxiety Improvement in Prefrontal TMS Trial
Pre-treatment neural architecture, rather than post-stimulation connectivity changes, correlates with clinical recovery in patients.
Seven-Day Low-Plastic Intervention Lowers Urinary Phthalates and Bisphenol A
A randomized trial shows that minimizing plastic contact in food and personal care reduces endocrine disruptors linked to metabolic risk.
Thrombectomy Increases Tissue Salvage in Distal Vessel Occlusion Stroke
A post hoc analysis of the DISTAL trial shows endovascular therapy preserves more at-risk brain tissue than medical management alone.
Telehealth Integration Does Not Prevent Quality of Life Decline in Palliative Care
A randomized trial of 182 patients found no significant differences in symptom burden or security between telehealth and standard care.
Cerebral Oximetry Fails to Improve 2-Year Outcomes in Preterm Infants
A phase 3 trial of 1,601 infants shows no reduction in death or disability when using oximetry to guide early postnatal care.
Routine Dementia Screening Shows No Benefit or Harm for Family Members
A randomized trial finds cognitive screening in primary care does not impact family quality of life, preparedness, or psychological distress.