University Of Sao Paulo

This study tested two methods to cover exposed tooth roots caused by receding gums. One method uses a small piece of the patient's own gum tissue (connective tissue graft), while the other uses a special collagen patch (Mucoderm). Both were combined with a surgical flap procedure…

This study tested a new method to reduce fluid overload and inflammation in 124 adults having heart surgery with a heart-lung machine. The approach washes the blood with methylene blue during a filtering process. Researchers measured body water levels and inflammatory markers to …

This study tested whether a silicone ring (pessary) placed in the vagina or natural progesterone hormone works better to prevent early delivery in pregnant women whose cervix is 25 mm or shorter. The trial included 203 women with a single baby between 20 and 24 weeks of pregnancy…

This study tested a combination of laser and ultrasound therapy to treat early diabetic peripheral neuropathy, a nerve condition that causes pain, burning, and numbness in people with type 2 diabetes. Sixty adults aged 45 to 70 received 24 treatment sessions over 12 weeks. The re…

This study tested whether four weekly doses of ayahuasca (a plant-based brew) or esketamine (a nasal spray) could reduce symptoms in 22 adults with severe depression. Both treatments aim to quickly improve mood, but the trial was small and early-stage. Results help guide future r…