Dr M. Trenton

Understanding the Study Results This study looked at a lotion made from oats to help people with sensitive skin and mild to moderate psoriasis. Psoriasis is a skin condition that can cause discomfort and affect a person’s quality of life. The lotion used in this study contained oat flour, oat oil, and oat extract, which […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Study on CAB Gel for Truncal Acne What is CAB Gel? CAB gel is a combination treatment for acne that includes three active ingredients: clindamycin phosphate, adapalene, and benzoyl peroxide. It is designed to be applied to the skin and is the only one of its kind that combines these three ingredients in […] ➡️➡️➡️

Trial Results Summary This study looked at a new treatment for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, a skin condition that causes red, scaly patches. The treatment combined a daily pill called deucravacitinib with a topical foam (cream) called calcipotriene/betamethasone dipropionate (C/BD). What Worked? After 8 weeks, some patients had significant improvements in their psoriasis symptoms: […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Study on Breast Self-Examination in Ethiopia This study looked at how community programs can help women in Ethiopia learn to do breast self-examinations (BSE). Early detection of breast cancer can save lives, and this research aimed to see if teaching women about BSE would make a difference. What Worked? The number of women […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Study Results This study looked at how well a medication called captopril works for people with high blood pressure (hypertension) who are already taking other medications but still have high blood pressure. The goal was to see if adding a single dose of captopril could help lower their blood pressure safely. What Worked? […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Clinical Trial Results for T-ALL T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) is a type of blood cancer that affects children and young adults. This trial focused on patients under 25 years old who were newly diagnosed with T-ALL. The goal was to find better treatments that improve survival rates while reducing the need for […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Trial Results What Worked? The trial tested a new treatment called carfilzomib-lenalidomide-dexamethasone for patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who cannot have a stem cell transplant. This treatment showed much better results than the older treatment, lenalidomide-dexamethasone. Specifically: 60% of patients on carfilzomib-lenalidomide-dexamethasone had no detectable cancer after 2 years. Patients on this […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Trial Results for Multiple Myeloma Treatments Main Findings The trial compared three treatment options for older patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who are not eligible for a stem cell transplant: VMP-Rd: A combination of bortezomib, melphalan, prednisone, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone. KRd: A combination of carfilzomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone. D-KRd: The same as […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Study Results This study looked at how a mix of traditional teaching and electronic learning can help medical students learn to read chest X-rays better. Here’s what we found: What Worked? The students who used the electronic training showed a big improvement in their ability to interpret chest X-rays. They felt much more […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Trial Results This clinical trial looked at how a special hospital service for addiction can help patients with opioid use disorder after they leave the hospital. Here’s what we learned: What Worked? Fewer Emergency Visits: Patients who received the CATCH program showed fewer visits to the emergency department after leaving the hospital. This […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Trial Results This study looked at how well a combination of two medications, naltrexone and bupropion, helps people with methamphetamine use disorder who also have depression. The goal was to see if these medications could reduce depression symptoms early on and if that would help reduce methamphetamine use later. What Worked? The combination […] ➡️➡️➡️

Study Overview The study looked at how well a program called “Mom Supports Mom” helps women dealing with mental health issues after having a baby. These issues, if not treated, can affect the whole family. The program offers peer support, meaning moms help each other. What the Study Found What Worked The “Mom Supports Mom” […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Trial Results The study looked at how well remote monitoring helps people manage high blood pressure (hypertension). Here’s what they found: What Worked? Remote Monitoring: Patients who used remote monitoring saw a significant drop in their blood pressure. On average, their systolic blood pressure (the top number) went down by 17.7 mm Hg. […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Importance of Colorectal Cancer Screening Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major cause of death around the world. Catching it early can save lives. In France, there is a free screening program for people aged 50 to 74, but not enough people are participating, especially in poorer areas. This study looked at how patients […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Trial Results: Internet-Based Therapy for Bulimia Nervosa This research looked at a new way to help women with bulimia nervosa using internet-based therapy. Here’s what the study found and what it means for patients and clinics. What Worked? The guided Internet-based cognitive behavior therapy (ICBT) helped reduce binge eating and compensatory behaviors in […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Study Results This study looked at how effective online clustered care is for adults with atopic dermatitis, a skin condition that causes intense itching and discomfort. A total of 98 patients were involved, split into two groups: one received online clustered care, while the other received standard care. After three months, those who […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Study Results This study looked at how flexible bronchoscopy (FB) can help children with congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM) during thoracoscopic surgery. Here’s what we found: What Worked: Patients who had FB treatment before and after surgery (Group A) had no cases of atelectasis, which is when part of the lung collapses. In […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Study Results This study looked at how different ways of doing strength exercises affect heart health in postmenopausal women. The researchers tested three different exercise setups with the same number of total repetitions and rest time: 9 S: 4 sets of 9 repetitions with 120 seconds rest 6 S: 6 sets of 6 […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Trial Results This study looked at how well two different treatments work for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA): one that blocks a protein called interleukin-6 (anti-IL-6R) and another that blocks tumor necrosis factor-alpha (anti-TNF-α). Here’s what we found: What Worked? The study identified specific blood markers that can help predict how patients will […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the PROLIFIC Trial Results What Was the Trial About? The PROLIFIC trial tested a family-based program to help reduce heart disease risks. It involved families of people with early heart disease. Some families received a special program with health screenings, lifestyle changes, and support, while others only got basic advice and annual check-ups. What […] ➡️➡️➡️