Instituto De Investigacion Sanitaria La Fe

This study tested whether metformin, a widely used diabetes drug, can slow the loss of thinking skills in people with Huntington's disease. Sixty adults took either metformin or a placebo for one year. Researchers measured changes in memory, attention, and other cognitive functio…

This study looked at whether a home-based rehabilitation program helps older adults (65+) recover walking ability after hip fracture surgery. Instead of staying in the hospital, participants received hospital-level care at home, including physical therapy and wound care. The goal…

This study looked at whether a frailty index (a score based on health problems) can predict the risk of dying within one year for older adults (65+) who receive hospital-level care at home. Researchers followed 2,610 patients and compared the frailty score to another common measu…