Federal University Of São Paulo

This study tested whether methylene blue, a medicine that affects blood vessel tone, can prevent low blood pressure during kidney dialysis in critically ill patients. 261 adults with acute kidney injury and low blood pressure or requiring blood pressure support took part. The goa…

This study looked at whether a daily probiotic drink (like Yakult) can reduce cold symptoms in triathletes. 80 healthy adult triathletes drank either the probiotic or a placebo before and after a competition. Researchers tracked symptoms like sore throat and stuffy nose, and meas…

This study tested whether 8 weeks of inspiratory muscle training (exercises to strengthen breathing muscles) could help 32 adults with pulmonary hypertension. Participants did breathing exercises using a special device. The goal was to see if it improved their exercise capacity a…

This study looked at whether Kinesio Taping (a special tape placed on the skin) can ease period pain in teenage female football players. Fifty girls aged 15 to 17 with painful periods took part. They were split into two groups: one got real Kinesio Taping, the other got a fake ve…

This study compared two common sedatives, propofol and ketamine, used when placing a breathing tube in critically ill patients. The goal was to see which drug better maintains stable blood pressure and reduces complications. Over 200 adults with acute respiratory failure took par…

This study looked at whether teaching teen female soccer players about nutrition could improve their eating habits and reduce symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. Fifty athletes aged 15 to 17 took part. Researchers measured their nutrition knowledge before and after the education p…

This study used a special helmet to measure brain pressure in 60 hospitalized COVID-19 patients without any needles or surgery. The goal was to see if changes in brain pressure relate to neurological symptoms like confusion or stroke. Researchers also checked for tiny blood clots…