University Of Sao Paulo

This study looked at whether warming patients before digestive surgery helps keep their body temperature normal. 105 adults having cancer surgery were divided into three groups: one with standard blankets, and two using a forced-air warming system for 20 or 30 minutes. The study …

This study tested two ways to treat gum recession: using a piece of the patient's own tissue (connective tissue graft) or a special pig-derived collagen sheet (Mucoderm). Both were placed under the gum to cover exposed tooth roots. The trial included 18 adults with at least 3mm o…

This study tested whether a steroid called prednisolone can improve lung function and quality of life in people with lasting lung damage after moderate to severe COVID-19. One hundred adults were randomly assigned to receive either the steroid or a placebo for one month, then fol…

This study tested whether four weekly doses of ayahuasca (a plant-based psychedelic drink) or esketamine (a nasal spray) could reduce symptoms in 22 adults with severe major depression. Participants were randomly assigned to one treatment, and their depression levels were tracked…

This study looked at whether prayer can help people with migraines feel less pain and improve anxiety and depression. About 100 adults, half with migraines and half without, took part. They compared the effects of prayer versus reading a neutral text on pain sensitivity and emoti…

This study tested if combining laser and therapeutic ultrasound can reduce pain and improve feeling in people with early diabetic nerve damage. Sixty adults with type 2 diabetes received 24 sessions over 12 weeks. Results showed the treatment significantly lessened symptoms like …