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 resear…

This study tested whether the steroid prednisolone can improve lung function, chest scans, and quality of life in people with persistent lung damage after a moderate to severe COVID-19 infection. 100 adults were randomly assigned to take prednisolone or a placebo for one month, t…

This study compared two ways to treat receding gums: a standard connective tissue graft taken from the patient's own palate, and a porcine collagen matrix (Mucoderm) that doesn't require a second surgical site. 18 adults with gum recession were treated and followed for 6 months. …

This study looked at 203 pregnant women with a short cervix (25 mm or less) to see whether natural progesterone or a vaginal pessary works better to prevent preterm birth before 34 weeks. The goal was to find the most effective way to help women carry their babies longer. Results…

This study tested a new treatment for diabetic nerve damage using a combination of laser and ultrasound therapy. 60 adults with type 2 diabetes received 24 sessions over 12 weeks. The results showed that the combined treatment significantly reduced pain, burning, tingling, and nu…

This study looked at whether prayer can change how much pressure people with migraines can tolerate before feeling pain. It also checked if prayer affects anxiety and depression. About 100 people took part, some with migraines and some without. They compared praying to reading a …

This study tested a light-based treatment called photoneuromodulation to help with the negative symptoms of schizophrenia, such as lack of motivation or social withdrawal. Thirty adults who had not responded to other treatments received either real or fake (sham) light sessions, …