Hasanuddin University

This study looked at whether adding ashwagandha, a natural herb, to standard schizophrenia medication (risperidone) could improve thinking and memory. Eighty adult men with schizophrenia took either risperidone alone or risperidone plus ashwagandha for 8 weeks. Researchers measur…

This study tested a serum and cream containing four active ingredients (GABA, DMAE, cysteamine, and bakuchiol) to see if they improve skin brightness and reduce wrinkles. 44 healthy women aged 30-50 used the products or a placebo for 8 weeks. Researchers measured changes in skin …

This study tested whether listening to special audio (theta brainwave entrainment combined with natural sounds) for 20-30 minutes daily for 14 days could improve sleep quality in 34 healthcare shift workers with poor sleep. Participants were randomly assigned to receive the real …

This study tested a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS to see if it could reduce chronic low back pain. Thirty adults with long-lasting pain received the treatment. The goal was to measure changes in pain levels and understand if this approach could be a helpful…

This study tested whether adding structured supportive psychotherapy to the antipsychotic risperidone helps improve cognitive function and reduce inflammation in people with schizophrenia. Forty-six men with early-stage schizophrenia took part. Half received risperidone plus 12 s…

This study tested whether eating golden rice cookies with piper crocatum daily for 28 days could lower fasting blood sugar and improve quality of life in 102 adults with HIV who also have high blood sugar. Participants either received the special cookies or plain control cookies.…

This study tested whether adding ashwagandha extract to standard schizophrenia treatment (risperidone) can lower inflammation and improve symptoms. 80 men with schizophrenia took part. Researchers measured changes in a blood marker for inflammation (IL-1β) and symptom scores. The…

This study looked at whether adding magnesium supplements to standard depression treatment (fluoxetine) could improve cognitive function in adults with major depressive disorder. Forty participants took either fluoxetine alone or fluoxetine plus magnesium for 6 weeks. Researchers…

This study looked at whether adding cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to standard medication can reduce auditory hallucinations and inflammation in people with schizophrenia. Fifty adults who hear voices and take risperidone were split into two groups: one received CBT plus medi…

This study tested whether a stronger electrical pulse treatment works better for chronic nerve pain in the lower back and legs. Researchers compared a high-voltage setting to a standard low-voltage setting in 22 adults who had not gotten enough relief from other treatments like m…

This study looked at 233 sports science students in Indonesia to see if having more self-efficacy (believing you can handle challenges) is linked to less academic burnout. Students filled out questionnaires about their self-belief and burnout levels. The goal was to understand if…