University Of Sao Paulo General Hospital

This study tested whether the anti-inflammatory drug colchicine can reduce common complications after coronary artery bypass surgery in people who recently had a heart attack. One hundred patients were randomly assigned to receive colchicine or a placebo for 30 days after surgery…

This study tested a surgery that cuts certain heart nerves to control life-threatening fast heartbeats in people with Chagas heart disease. 45 patients who already have an implanted defibrillator and had at least four shocks in the past six months were randomly assigned to get th…

This study tested if a digital game could teach young students about burn prevention and first aid better than a traditional lecture. 44 students were split into two groups: one played a serious game, the other attended a lecture. Their knowledge was tested before, right after, a…

This study tested whether custom silicone toe orthoses could reduce pressure on the foot and prevent early signs of ulcers in people with diabetes and nerve damage. Sixty participants wore the inserts for six months. The goal was to see if these devices improve foot health and lo…

This study tested whether high-intensity interval training (HIIT) reduces harmful nerve activity more than moderate continuous training in 35 people with heart failure. Researchers measured nerve signals, blood vessel function, and muscle health. The goal was to see which exercis…

This study tested whether combining a non-invasive spinal stimulation technique (repetitive transspinal magnetic stimulation) with treadmill walking can improve gait problems in people with Parkinson's disease. 76 participants with moderate Parkinson's and walking difficulties we…

This study tested whether taking melatonin supplements could improve fertility treatment outcomes for women undergoing IVF. Researchers gave 80 women either melatonin or a placebo during their ovarian stimulation cycle. They measured hormone levels, egg quality, embryo developmen…

This study looked at how well Hodgkin lymphoma survivors' hearts and lungs work during exercise. It tested whether a fitness program could improve their physical capacity and heart function. Forty adult survivors who had chemotherapy and chest radiation at least five years ago to…