Istituto Auxologico Italiano

This study looked at whether metyrapone, a drug that lowers cortisol, can improve health in 20 adults with mild Cushing's syndrome (a condition of high cortisol). Researchers measured changes in blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, and mood over the treatment period. The goa…

This study looked at whether Argentine tango classes can improve thinking skills, mood, and movement in people with mild-to-moderate Parkinson's disease. Forty-five participants took part in the program, which combined music, movement, and social interaction. Researchers measured…

This study looked at how women with anorexia nervosa perceive sounds they make themselves compared to sounds made by others. Researchers tested 31 women (some with anorexia, some healthy) by having them compare loudness of tones. The goal was to understand if the brain's ability …

This study looked at how shock wave therapy helps reduce arm stiffness (spasticity) in people who had a stroke. Twelve adults with stroke-related arm tightness received the treatment. Researchers wanted to find out if the therapy works by changing the muscle's physical properties…

This study looked at 220 hospitalized COVID-19 patients to see if the virus changes hormone levels and how the body responds to hormones. Researchers measured things like thyroid, testosterone, and cortisol levels at several points during and after hospitalization. They also chec…

This study looked at why people swing their arms when they walk, especially in people with conditions like multiple sclerosis, stroke, or Parkinson's disease. Researchers had 25 participants walk on a special treadmill to measure how arm movement relates to body motion. The goal …

This study looked at 10 people who had ACL knee surgery 6 to 18 months earlier. Researchers wanted to understand why leg muscle weakness often continues even after healing. They tested whether the brain unconsciously stops fully using the injured leg—a pattern called 'learned non…

This study looked at 10 children aged 5-15 with growth hormone deficiency to see if 6 months of hormone therapy changes their biological age (measured by DNA markers). Researchers compared epigenetic age before and after treatment. The goal was to learn how growth hormone affects…

This study looked at what unpleasant sensations or pain people with ALS experience during clinical trial procedures. Researchers interviewed 15 patients to understand their discomfort and how it affects their willingness to stay in trials. The goal is to improve patient support a…

This study tested whether using MRI images focused on the left atrium (the heart's upper chamber) gives a more accurate measurement of its size and function than standard methods. Researchers studied 200 adults who were already having a heart MRI. The goal is to improve how docto…

This study looked at whether women with obesity perceive sounds they make themselves as quieter than sounds made by others, compared to healthy-weight women. 37 women completed a listening task where they compared the loudness of tones they triggered versus tones triggered by the…