Dr M. Trenton

Understanding the Stepping Stones Program Results The Stepping Stones Program aimed to help parents improve their children’s development in rural India. Here’s what we learned from the trial and how it can help families and clinics. What Worked? Community Involvement: 85% of families participated in at least one activity, showing strong community support. Father Engagement: […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Study on Lactobacillus reuteri and Racecadotril This study looked at how well combining two treatments, Lactobacillus reuteri and racecadotril, works for children with rotavirus enteritis, a common intestinal infection. Here’s what the results mean for patients and clinics. What Worked? The combination of Lactobacillus reuteri and racecadotril showed better results than racecadotril alone. […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the LC Optimal Health Programme Long COVID (LC) can cause tiredness, muscle weakness, and difficulty concentrating. Many people still suffer from these symptoms without a clear treatment plan. The LC Optimal Health Programme (LC-OHP) was created to help support both mental and physical health for those living with Long COVID. What Happened in the […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Trial Results This study looked at how to manage pain after knee or hip replacement surgery using fewer opioids, which are strong painkillers. The goal was to see if patients could still manage their pain effectively while reducing the risks that come with taking opioids. What Worked? Patients were given non-opioid medications like […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Study This study looked at how a smartphone program could help patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) feel better in their daily lives. ACS includes serious heart problems that can affect physical and emotional health. What Was Tested? The study involved 64 patients with ACS who were divided into two groups. One group […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the FLAVOUR Trial Results The FLAVOUR trial looked at two ways to guide a treatment called PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention) for patients with moderate blockages in their heart arteries. These methods are called Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR) and Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS). The goal was to see which method leads to better long-term health outcomes […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Impact of Statins in Prostate Cancer Treatment What Was the Study About? This study looked at how statins, which are medications often used to lower cholesterol, affect the survival of patients with advanced prostate cancer who are treated with a drug called apalutamide. The goal was to see if taking statins could help […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Study Results This study looked at how the loss of certain parts of the eye changes over time in patients with geographic atrophy (GA), a condition related to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The researchers used a special imaging test called optical coherence tomography (OCT) to see these changes and how they relate to […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Trial Results This study looked at a new device called the TENA SmartCare Change Indicator, which helps nursing home staff manage urinary incontinence (UI) better. Here’s what we found: What Worked? The device helped save time in caring for residents. Staff using the device spent about 30 minutes less each day on changing […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Study on Yoga and EMDR for PTSD This study looked at how yoga can help women with PTSD from childhood abuse when combined with a therapy called EMDR. Here’s what we found: What Worked? The group that did yoga before EMDR showed better improvements in anxiety and emotional control. They had fewer people […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Study Results This study looked at how well a 12-month follow-up treatment helped patients with back pain after they completed a 4-week pain therapy program. The main goal was to see if this follow-up treatment reduced the number of days patients couldn’t work. It also checked if it improved their ability to function […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Results of the SURfit Study for Childhood Cancer Survivors What Did the Study Find? The study looked at childhood cancer survivors (CCS) and their health after cancer treatment. It found that: Most survivors (99%) had at least one health problem. The most common issues were related to bones and muscles. Being physically fit […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Trial Results The study looked at a treatment called upadacitinib, which can be used alone or with another drug called elsubrutinib, for people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a condition that causes inflammation and pain. The trial lasted for more than two years to see how well these treatments worked and how safe […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Trial Results This study looked at whether using low-dose estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) along with a strength training program could help older women with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Here’s what we found: What Worked? Women who took ERT showed improvements in mental health scores. Some early-stage KOA patients may benefit more than others from […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Trial Results The study compared two types of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR): one using minimal equipment (PR-min) and the other using specialized gym equipment (PR-gym). Both types aimed to help people with chronic respiratory diseases improve their ability to exercise and overall well-being. What Worked? Both PR-min and PR-gym showed improvements in exercise capacity, […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Study on Breast Cancer and Distress Who was in the study? The study looked at women diagnosed with breast cancer who were receiving radiotherapy (RT). These women had access to a digital tool that provided information about their treatment. What was the purpose of the study? The study aimed to find out what […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Trial Results This study looked at how a special three-week occupational therapy program can help patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc) improve their hand function. SSc can make it hard for people to use their hands, and occupational therapy might help. Here’s what the study found: What Worked? The patients who took part in […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Study Results This study looked at whether low blood pressure during surgery (intraoperative hypotension) affects the chances of feeling sick after surgery (postoperative nausea and vomiting or PONV) in patients having laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery. What Worked? The study found that low blood pressure during surgery did not lead to a higher risk of […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Study Results This study looked at two types of anesthesia—spinal and general—for patients with tibia (shin bone) fractures. It aimed to see which type of anesthesia is safer and more effective. Here’s what they found: What Worked? Spinal anesthesia was shown to be safe for patients with tibia shaft fractures. No patients who […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Study Results This study explored how combining cognitive remediation (CR) with aerobic exercise (AE) can help improve thinking skills in people with schizophrenia. Here’s what we found: What Worked? The group that did both CR and AE (CR+AE) showed better improvements in attention, verbal learning, and working memory compared to those who only […] ➡️➡️➡️