University Hospital, Strasbourg, France

This study compared a newer, less invasive procedure called balloon sinuplasty to standard surgery for people with frontal sinusitis that did not improve with medication. The balloon procedure uses a small catheter to open blocked sinus passages, aiming to reduce pain, bleeding, …

This study tested whether virtual reality hypnosis can reduce anxiety and pain in children during dental procedures as effectively as nitrous oxide (laughing gas). Thirty anxious children aged 7 to 10 took part. Researchers measured their behavior and pain levels to compare the t…

This study tested a morphine gel applied directly to painful mouth sores caused by chemotherapy. The goal was to see if the gel could relieve pain better than morphine given through an IV. The study included children and young adults aged 5 to 25. The gel was applied four times a…

This pilot study tested whether using brain scans to personalize magnetic stimulation (rTMS) could improve treatment for people with depression that hasn't responded to medication. 27 participants received either personalized rTMS, standard rTMS, or a different type of brain stim…

This study looked at whether special MRI scans can detect early brain changes in people with multiple sclerosis who are starting treatment with Tysabri. Researchers planned to follow 70 patients for two years, comparing MRI images before and after treatment. The goal was to find …

This study aimed to understand how the COVID-19 vaccine impacts the immune system in people with lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease. Researchers planned to enroll lupus patients to measure their immune response to the vaccine and see if lupus disease activity or treatments affec…

This study compared three different rehabilitation programs after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Participants were divided into groups with varying periods of immobilization and passive motion before starting active rehab. The goal was to see which program leads to the best sh…

This study looked at how a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) changes brain activity in people with hard-to-treat frontal lobe epilepsy. Researchers measured brain excitability before and after stimulation to unders…

This study looked at bone density in HIV-positive men to see if antiretroviral drugs cause bone thinning. Researchers compared men starting HIV treatment with those not yet on therapy over two years. The goal was to understand why bone loss is more common in HIV patients.