Past Research

pregnant woman giving in labor Drug/Catheter Combination to Induce Labor Can Shorten Time to Delivery Labor is induced in about one million women each year who deliver babies in the U.S. The authors investigated four different methods of inducing labor to see which would reduce the amount of time it takes until delivery.
person holding cooler next to stretcher Liver Transplant Centers Vary in Accepting Organ Offers—and That Impacts Patient Survival The authors shed light on a previously unidentified source of disparity in liver transplantation: transplant centers vary widely in the organs they accept, leaving many of the sickest patients to die while awaiting a life-saving organ.
woman viewing mammogram results Modeling Study on Radiation-Induced Breast Cancer Incidence and Mortality from Digital Mammography Informed U.S. Screening Guidelines This study expanded our understanding on the subject by looking not just at screening mammograms but also at subsequent diagnostic mammography and mammography-guided biopsy. Its unique perspective contributed evidence for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force’s 2016 breast cancer screening…
Mom and child with doctor looking on Can Assigning a Patient Navigator Help Get Early Intervention for More Poor Urban Children? Most children who are eligible for early-intervention programs don't participate. The authors devised a novel program to help patients navigate the necessary steps. Would it be feasible—and could it increase these referrals among a diverse group of at-risk children?
Doctor talking to man holding baby Screening for Depression in Parents, at Urban Pediatric Visits Depression is highly prevalent among young adults of child-rearing age. The authors investigated whether it would be feasible and acceptable to screen for parental depression in urban pediatric practices—and they identified valuable information for practitioners and policymakers.
Illustration of testosterone molecule Testosterone Treatment in Older Men: What Are the Benefits? Following a recommendation by the Institute of Medicine, the authors sought to garner reliable evidence regarding the beneficial effects and the safety of testosterone—a therapy that's widely used in older men who show low levels on a serum testosterone test.
Infant Antibiotics During the First Six Months: A Cause of Weight Gain Later? Early-life antibiotic exposure has been associated with increased obesity in animal models. But studies of the association between infant antibiotics and childhood weight gain have reported inconsistent results. This large-scale study offers a persuasive answer.
Pane of glass with bullet hole in it After ‘Stand Your Ground,’ Firearm Homicides Rose After the “stand your ground” law was implemented, Florida firearm homicides jumped about 30%. Douglas Wiebe, senior author of this widely reported study, comments, “We know of no other event abrupt or gradual that happened around the same time that could help explain why we see such an abrupt and…