Centre Integre Universitaire De Sante Et Services Sociaux Du Nord De L'ile De Montreal

This pilot study tested whether using a new type of blood pressure measurement, taken from the body's central arteries, is a better way to manage high blood pressure in people with advanced kidney disease. The goal was to see if this method is practical for doctors and patients t…

This study tested whether vitamin C can help reduce pain. Researchers gave either vitamin C or a placebo (inactive pill) to 38 healthy adults and measured how much pressure they could tolerate before feeling pain. The goal was to see if vitamin C could be a safe alternative for p…

This study tested whether starting gentle, in-bed leg cycling very soon after spinal surgery is safe and practical for people with severe spinal cord injuries. Forty-five participants began daily 30-minute cycling sessions within 48 hours after their surgery and continued for two…

This study tested whether wearing a back brace after common lower back fusion surgery helps patients feel better. It compared pain and quality of life in 43 patients who either wore a brace or did not for the first 3 months after their operation. The goal was to provide clearer e…

This study aimed to find out exactly how many opioid pain pills patients actually use when recovering from short-term pain at home. Researchers followed over 2,200 patients from emergency departments who were sent home with an opioid prescription. The goal was to gather data to h…