Dr M. Trenton

Understanding the Study on Prostate Cancer Care This study looked at how a special nursing approach called the Focused Solution Model can help improve the lives of men with prostate cancer. It focused on two main areas: quality of life and feelings of sadness or anxiety. What Was Done in the Study? In total, 82 […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Study Results This study looked at how a text message program called “Keeping in Touch” (KiT) can help young adults with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) manage their condition as they move from children’s to adult healthcare. Here’s what we found: What Worked? Information and Support: The information about managing diabetes and support for […] ➡️➡️➡️

Study Overview This research looked at how Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAPs) can help older adults hear better in noisy situations. Hearing aids are the best-known solution for hearing loss, but they can be expensive and hard to get for some people. PSAPs are more accessible options that might help reduce the effort needed to […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Impact of Alzheimer’s Diagnosis on Caregivers When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), it can be a very tough time for both the person diagnosed and their family members who take care of them, known as informal caregivers. This study looked into how learning about the diagnosis affects caregivers’ mental […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Trial Results This trial tested a new treatment combination for patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who did not respond well to previous therapies. The treatments used were: Sintilimab: A medication that helps the immune system fight cancer. Anlotinib: A pill that targets blood vessels to slow down tumor growth. The […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Trial Results This trial compared two treatments for patients with HPV-related throat cancer: a new, less intense radiation treatment and the standard, more intense treatment. The goal was to see which had fewer side effects. What Worked? The new treatment (de-escalated adjuvant radiotherapy) resulted in fewer severe side effects compared to the standard […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Study on Psychodrama for Teens with Substance Use Issues This study looked at how a special type of therapy called psychodrama can help teenagers who struggle with anger and self-harm because of substance use disorders. Here’s what we found out and how it can help patients and clinics. What Worked? The teens who […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Study Results This study compared two medications used for sedation: s-ketamine and midazolam. Both help patients relax while still allowing them to breathe on their own. However, the study found important differences in how these drugs affect the body’s ability to adjust breathing. What Worked? S-ketamine: This medication was found to mostly keep […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Study Results This study looked at how a brain treatment called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can help people who use opioids. Opioid users often struggle with feeling rewarded, which can lead to dropping out of treatment or relapsing. The study found that TMS can improve this reward response in opioid users. What Worked? […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Study on Early Childhood Caries in Aboriginal Children What Was the Study About? This study looked at how effective an early dental care program was for Aboriginal Australian children. The goal was to see if starting dental care early could help prevent tooth decay, a common problem in young children. What Did the […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Study Results This study looked at two treatments, N-acetylcysteine (NAC) and dexamethasone (DEXA), to see which one better prevents postembolization syndrome (PES) after a procedure called transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) for liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma or HCC). What Worked? NAC was found to significantly lower the chances of developing PES compared to DEXA. In […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Study on Early Detection of Severe Influenza What Was the Study About? This study aimed to create a smart computer program that helps doctors find severe influenza (a serious type of flu) earlier than usual. Severe influenza can lead to many deaths each year, so early detection is very important. How Was the […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Trial on Ayurveda for Knee Osteoarthritis What is the Study About? This study looks at a special Ayurveda treatment plan for managing primary knee osteoarthritis, which is a common condition that causes pain and stiffness in the knee. The goal is to see how well this treatment works compared to regular medical care. […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Study Results This study looked at how brain connections can help predict how well patients with depression and anxiety will respond to different treatments. Here’s what they found: What Worked? The study showed that patterns of brain connectivity can predict treatment outcomes. This means that doctors might be able to tell how well […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Study Results This study looked at a new treatment method called the “Three-Step Nine-Method Lumbar Correction” for patients with degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis (DLS), a condition that causes back pain and can affect movement. The study compared this method with pelvic traction, another treatment option. What Worked? The Three-Step Nine-Method Lumbar Correction significantly reduced […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Study Results This study looked at how adding therapy for mental health, called psychological intervention (PI), can help patients with chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS). This condition often comes with feelings of anxiety and depression. Here’s what the study found: What Worked? Patients who received both standard treatment (antibiotics and medication) and […] ➡️➡️➡️

Study Overview This study looked at how effective a special type of laser, called Er:YAG laser, is for treating peri-implantitis, which is an inflammation around dental implants. The researchers tested different energy levels of the laser on 40 patients. What Did the Study Find? What Worked: Higher energy settings of the Er:YAG laser (60 mJ […] ➡️➡️➡️

Background This study looked at the effects of waiting a little longer to cut the umbilical cord for newborns who were not growing well in the womb, known as intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). Newborns usually have their cords cut right after birth, but this study compared that method (early cord clamping) to waiting 60 seconds […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Trial Results This trial looked at a method called Measurement-Based Care (MBC) to see if it helps people with depression feel better faster than standard care. It was done in Pakistan with adults diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD). What Worked? Faster Response: People using MBC started to feel better in about 2 […] ➡️➡️➡️

Understanding the Trial Results This clinical trial looked at two different ways to encourage patients to participate in remote blood pressure (BP) monitoring. The goal was to see if one method worked better than the other in getting patients to enroll and stay engaged in the program. What Worked? Both methods (opt-in and opt-out) had […] ➡️➡️➡️