Medical University Of Vienna

This study tested whether a diabetes drug called dapagliflozin could improve heart health in people with kidney failure who need regular dialysis. Researchers gave 220 patients either the drug or a placebo pill daily for six months to see if it reduced heart muscle thickening, a …

This study tested whether Thealoz Total eye drops could reduce eye surface inflammation and improve symptoms in people with chronic dry eye disease. It involved 30 adult participants who used the drops for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in eye redness, dryness, and patien…

This study looked at how performing rescue breathing during CPR affects a medical professional's ability to do mental tasks like calculating medication doses. Researchers tested 38 trained medical professionals by having them do mental math while simulating CPR ventilations. The …

This study tested whether emergency medical service (EMS) providers could learn to use portable ultrasound as effectively through remote, online training as through traditional in-person classes. Researchers compared the two teaching methods with 90 EMS workers from Austria and H…

This study tested whether letting emergency dispatchers see a video feed during a 911 call, instead of just hearing audio, helps them handle situations better. Researchers trained 20 dispatchers and had them manage simulated emergencies—like seizures or injuries—called in by 80 v…

This study aimed to understand the day-to-day quality of life for children who survived surgery for a rare birth defect called congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). Researchers surveyed 80 children (ages 5-18), their parents, and siblings using a standard questionnaire to measur…

This study aimed to understand how wearing full firefighting protective gear affects the quality of chest compressions during CPR. Thirty-eight firefighters performed simulated CPR in teams while wearing their standard equipment, testing different rotation schedules. Researchers …

This study tested how well doctors remember a rare, life-saving emergency airway procedure months after training. Researchers compared training on an expensive commercial model versus a low-cost homemade one. The goal was to see if the cheaper model was just as good for helping d…

This study aimed to understand how four different diagnostic eye drops affect the thickness and stability of the tear film in healthy people. Twenty healthy volunteers received each of the four drops on separate days, and researchers measured their tear film before and after appl…