Federal University Of São Paulo

This study aimed to find out which of two common sedative drugs is safer when doctors need to quickly place a breathing tube in critically ill patients. Researchers compared ketamine and propofol in 207 patients to see which one caused fewer dangerous drops in blood pressure duri…

This study tested whether training the breathing muscles could help people with pulmonary hypertension feel better and be more active. Thirty-two patients with the condition were assigned to either do special breathing exercises or fake (sham) exercises for eight weeks. Researche…

This study tested whether applying Kinesio Tape to the abdomen could help reduce menstrual pain in teenage female soccer players. Researchers compared the tape against a placebo treatment in 50 players aged 15-17 who experience painful periods. The goal was to see if this simple,…

This study tested whether a daily probiotic milk drink could help reduce cold-like symptoms in triathletes around competition time. Eighty healthy adult triathletes were randomly assigned to drink either the probiotic beverage or a placebo daily for several weeks before and after…

This study looked at whether a nutrition education program could change eating habits and reduce premenstrual symptoms in teenage female soccer players. Researchers followed 50 athletes aged 15-17 to see if learning about food and sports nutrition made a difference. The goal was …

This study aimed to understand how COVID-19 affects brain pressure and blood flow. Researchers monitored 60 hospitalized patients—some with COVID-19 and some without—using a special helmet that measures brain pressure without surgery. They wanted to see if changes in brain pressu…