Federal University Of São Paulo

This study tested whether methylene blue, a dye that affects blood vessel function, can prevent dangerous drops in blood pressure during kidney dialysis. It involved 261 critically ill adults with acute kidney injury who needed dialysis. The goal was to see if the treatment could…

This study tested whether a daily probiotic drink (like Yakult) can reduce cold symptoms in triathletes before and after a competition. 80 healthy amateur triathletes drank either the probiotic or a placebo for 30 days before and 14 days after a race. Researchers tracked symptoms…

This study looked at whether Kinesio Taping (a special tape applied to the skin) can help reduce menstrual pain in female soccer players aged 15-17 with primary dysmenorrhea (period cramps). 50 teens from a soccer project took part, and researchers compared the real tape to a pla…

This study tested whether 8 weeks of inspiratory muscle training (breathing exercises using a device) could improve exercise capacity in 32 people with pulmonary hypertension. Participants were randomly assigned to either active training or a placebo version. The goal was to see …

This study looked at 777 people with HIV in Brazil who failed their first treatment with tenofovir, lamivudine, and dolutegravir. Researchers wanted to understand what types of drug resistance and virus subtypes were involved. The goal is to improve treatment choices for people i…

This study looked at whether the time between heartbeats matches the time between brain pressure pulses in healthy people. 103 adults wore a headband, EKG, and finger clip for 15 minutes. The goal was to see if a simple brain monitor could replace complex heart tests, but no trea…

This study compared two common sedatives, propofol and ketamine, used when placing a breathing tube in critically ill patients. Researchers wanted to see which drug better keeps blood pressure stable after the procedure. The trial involved 207 adults in intensive care who needed …

This study looked at whether monthly nutrition education workshops could improve eating habits and reduce premenstrual syndrome symptoms in 50 adolescent female soccer players aged 15-17. Over five months, the workshops covered sports nutrition topics. Researchers measured change…

This study tested a non-invasive helmet-like device to monitor brain pressure and detect tiny strokes in 60 hospitalized COVID-19 patients. The goal was to understand how COVID-19 affects the brain without using needles or surgery. Participants wore the device for one hour daily …