Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta

This study tested whether a combination of bitter melon extract and snakehead fish powder could help control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. For four weeks, 80 adults already taking metformin received either this herbal supplement or a placebo. Researchers measured bl…

This study tested whether a simple, at-home foot exercise program could improve blood flow in the legs of people with type 2 diabetes. Forty-four adults with diabetes were split into two groups: one did the special foot exercises daily for three months, while the other did their …

This study looked at whether changing when patients eat during their kidney dialysis treatment could help keep their blood pressure stable and make the dialysis work better. Researchers tested different meal times on 40 adults with kidney failure who regularly receive dialysis. T…

This study tested whether smelling geranium essential oil during chemotherapy could help reduce pain and lower blood pressure. Ninety cancer patients in Indonesia were randomly assigned to either inhale the oil for 15 minutes during treatment or receive standard care. Researchers…

This study tested whether smelling geranium essential oil could help reduce nausea and vomiting in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Ninety participants were randomly assigned to either inhale the oil or receive no aromatherapy. Researchers measured their nausea levels befo…

This study tested whether smelling geranium essential oil could help people on kidney dialysis feel less tired and sleep better. Researchers worked with 90 patients, having them try the oil scent and comparing it to periods without it. The goal was to see if this safe, non-drug a…

This study tested whether a simple, guided meditation practice could help people on long-term dialysis feel less anxious and more spiritually at peace. 58 adult patients were randomly assigned to either practice a 15-minute mindfulness meditation or just rest quietly during their…