Maimónides Biomedical Research Institute Of Córdoba

This study tested whether a daily probiotic drink could slow the buildup of calcium in blood vessels (vascular calcification) in 84 adults with advanced chronic kidney disease. Participants took either the probiotic or a placebo for 6 months, and researchers tracked changes in ki…

This study compared two treatments for shoulder pain caused by calcium deposits: ultrasound-guided barbotage (a needle procedure to wash out the calcium) and shock wave therapy. Researchers measured pain and shoulder function in 63 adults aged 30–60 over 6 months. The goal was to…

This study tested whether a device that uses mild electrical pulses to help move the hand (called multi-field FES) is safe and easy to use for people recovering from a stroke. Sixteen adults with arm weakness after a stroke took part. One group used the FES device during hand exe…

This study looked at vitamin D levels in 30 young medical residents at Reina Sofia University Hospital in Cordoba, Spain. Researchers checked their vitamin D status and gave treatment to those who were deficient. The goal was simply to understand how common vitamin D deficiency i…

This study looked at 236 kidney transplant patients to find out why some fail to develop immune protection against cytomegalovirus (CMV) in the first 45 days after surgery. Researchers reviewed medical records to compare patients who had a strong immune response with those who di…

This study tested whether teaching people about healthy lifestyles could improve their heart health and help with food insecurity. 460 adults from vulnerable communities took part. The program focused on increasing health knowledge to encourage better habits and reduce worry abou…