Dr M. Trenton

Understanding the Trial Results The study looked at how two treatments can help people who have trouble using their hands after a stroke. The treatments are: Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS): A method that uses a small electrical current to stimulate the brain. Contralateral Controlled Functional Electrical Stimulation (CCFES): A technique that uses electrical signals […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Research on Eye Health Care for AMD Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can lead to loss of vision, but getting the right eye care can help slow down this process. Our study aimed to see if better education about eye care could help patients feel more confident about managing their AMD. Here’s what we […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Impact of Qigong on Older Cancer Survivors What Was the Study About? This study looked at how qigong, a gentle exercise that combines movement and meditation, affects frailty in older cancer survivors. Frailty is a condition that can make it harder for people to recover and stay healthy after cancer treatment. What Happened […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Trial Results This study looked at ways to reduce the use of antibiotics for treating acute lower respiratory infections (ALRTIs) in primary healthcare settings in Barcelona. Here’s what we found: What Worked? CRP Testing: Using a quick test to measure C-reactive protein (CRP) helped doctors feel more confident in their diagnoses. Communication Skills: […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the IMAGINE Trial Results The IMAGINE trial aimed to test a new way to help teenagers dealing with depression in schools. This trial is important because it focuses on getting help to young people before their problems become worse. What Is the IMAGINE Intervention? IMAGINE is a brief program designed to improve how adolescents […] ➡️➡️➡️

Study Overview This study looked at how adding a method called Graded Motor Imagery (GMI) to regular physiotherapy can help people with chronic shoulder pain from rotator cuff issues. The goal was to see if GMI could improve pain, movement, and overall satisfaction with treatment. What Worked? Both groups saw improvements in pain, movement, and […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Trial Results This trial looked at whether an online learning course could help people with knee osteoarthritis (OA) feel better and move better when combined with traditional physiotherapy. Here’s what we found: What Worked? The addition of the online course improved knowledge about OA, which can help patients manage their condition better. Participants […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Study Results for Extremely Preterm Infants What Was the Study About? This study looked at the effects of using a type of treatment called autologous umbilical cord blood cells (UCBCs) on very premature babies. These babies were born before 28 weeks of pregnancy and might have brain injuries. The goal was to see […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Trial Results The study looked at a quick test for Hepatitis C, which is a serious health issue, especially for people who use drugs. The test, called the OraQuick rapid antibody test, usually gives results in 20 minutes. However, some people who are not currently sick but have had the virus in the […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Study Results This study looked at how personalized care and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) can help pregnant women with diabetes manage their blood sugar levels and mental health. What Worked? Both groups (those using CGM and those using standard blood glucose monitoring) showed lower blood sugar levels after the study. The group using […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the DEFINE CCS Study Results The DEFINE CCS study looked at how two different treatments affect patients with chronic coronary syndrome (CCS), a condition that increases the risk of heart problems. The treatments compared were: Ticagrelor: A medication taken twice a day (60 mg). Rivaroxaban: A lower dose medication taken twice a day (2.5 […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Trial Results This study looked at how much pain patients felt after dental treatment for a tooth problem called symptomatic periapical periodontitis. It compared two ways of cleaning the tooth during treatment: using a conventional method and a newer method called the endo-activator. What Worked? The endo-activator method led to less pain for […] ➡️➡️➡️

Main Audience: Patients and Clinicians What the Trial Results Mean This study looked at how well three different types of toothbrushes clean teeth and reduce gum inflammation. All three toothbrushes were found to work well, but the Zigzag toothbrush did a slightly better job at reducing plaque and gum issues. What Worked? All toothbrushes effectively […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Trial Results What Worked? The combination of methylprednisolone sodium succinate (MPSS) and acoustic resonance therapy showed the best results for patients with sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL). Patients who received both treatments had the greatest improvement in hearing and reduced inflammation. By 60 days, those in the combination therapy group had the highest […] ➡️➡️➡️

Trial Results Explained The study looked at an online program designed to teach senior primary school students about sexual and reproductive health. Here’s what the results mean for students and schools: What Worked? The online program was effective! About 71% of the students completed it. Students in the program scored an average of 86.6% on […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Study Results This study looked at how different ways of giving dexamethasone, a medicine that helps reduce pain and swelling, affect patients after implant surgery. The two methods compared were: Submucosal Injection: Dexamethasone given as an injection during surgery. Oral Administration: Dexamethasone taken by mouth after surgery. What Worked? The injection method showed […] ➡️➡️➡️

Objective of the Study This study looked at how a dental treatment called subgingival scaling and root planing (SRP) affects blood sugar levels and immune system cells in people with type 2 diabetes and severe gum disease. What the Study Found The group that received both SRP and oral hygiene instruction (OHI) had a slightly […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Trial Results This study looked at how social support affects recovery for older adults with memory issues after hip fracture surgery, and how it impacts their family caregivers. What Worked? Older adults who felt they had good social support recovered better. They had improved movement in their hips, increased muscle strength, better nutrition, […] ➡️➡️➡️

Who is this for? This information is for patients with pseudophakic cystoid macular edema (PCME) and the doctors treating them. What is the study about? This study looked at how well a combination treatment works for PCME. The treatment included a special injection of a medicine called triamcinolone acetonide and eye drops called nepafenac. What […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Study This study looked at how using wearable devices, like smartwatches, can help older adults walk more and improve their health. It focused on body composition (how much muscle and fat you have), muscle strength, and a condition called sarcopenia, which is the loss of muscle as we age. What Happened in the […] ➡️➡️➡️