Federal University Of Minas Gerais

This study tested a new COVID-19 booster vaccine called SpiN-Tec. It involved 432 healthy adults who were already fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The goal was to check if the new booster was safe and could trigger a strong immune response, comparing it to an already approved b…

This study tested a new, multi-part strategy to help people better manage high blood pressure and diabetes in Brazil's public health clinics. It involved nearly 6,000 patients and compared new methods—like telehealth tools, text messages, and extra training for doctors—to standar…

This study tested whether a daily supplement made from buriti, a fruit from the Brazilian Cerrado, could help treat malnutrition in people aged 90 and older. Forty participants took either the buriti supplement or a standard vitamin mix for 12 weeks. The results showed that those…

This study tested whether adding a special laser treatment to standard gum cleaning and tongue scraping helps control chronic bad breath in people with serious gum disease. Researchers worked with 40 adults who had both conditions. They measured bad breath using a professional's …

This study tested whether taking 400mg of caffeine 30 minutes before exercise improves grip strength and endurance in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu athletes. Fifteen experienced male athletes completed two testing sessions—one with caffeine and one with a placebo—to compare performance on …

This study aimed to understand how different types of dietary fiber affect the speed of digestion. Researchers measured stomach emptying and intestinal transit times in 25 healthy volunteers after they consumed specific fiber supplements. The goal was to gather basic knowledge to…