Damanhour University

This study looked at whether alpha-lipoic acid, a common antioxidant, can help critically ill patients with sepsis. 80 adults in the ICU were given either the supplement or a placebo for seven days. Researchers measured organ function and inflammation to see if the supplement imp…

This study tested the safety and effectiveness of sacubitril-valsartan in 60 adults with heart failure and reduced pumping ability. The goal was to see if the drug lowers the risk of major heart problems like heart attack, stroke, or death, and improves the heart's pumping functi…

This study looked at whether montelukast, an asthma drug, can reduce heart damage caused by doxorubicin chemotherapy in breast cancer patients. 50 adults with breast cancer were randomly assigned to receive either montelukast or a placebo alongside their treatment. Researchers me…

This study looked at whether empagliflozin, a diabetes drug, can improve heart structure in people with heart failure who have normal pumping ability but are not diabetic. Fifty patients took part. Researchers measured heart stress markers like NT-ProBNP and sST2 to see if the dr…

This study looked at whether dexmedetomidine, a sedative, can protect the brain in people with brain injuries. Sixty patients were split into two groups: one received the drug, the other did not. Researchers measured how awake patients were (using the Glasgow Coma Scale) and how …

This study tested a breathing exercise called the active cycle breathing technique in 120 adults who had just had heart surgery. The exercise combines controlled breathing, deep breaths, and coughing to help clear the lungs and reduce pain. Researchers measured changes in breathi…

This study tested whether early mental exercises, like memory games and orientation reminders, could prevent delirium in critically ill patients. 130 adults in the ICU took part. The goal was to see if these simple activities could reduce confusion and shorten hospital stays.

This study looked at whether taking Coenzyme Q10, a natural supplement, could protect nerves and reduce pain, fatigue, and tingling in women with breast cancer getting chemotherapy. Fifty women either received the supplement with their chemo or chemo alone for 12 weeks. Researche…

This study looked at whether Coenzyme Q10, a natural supplement, can help prevent or lessen the side effects of chemotherapy in women with breast cancer. 40 women who had not had chemo before took part. The goal was to see if CoQ10 could reduce problems like fatigue, nerve pain, …

This study tested whether simple psychological techniques and cold therapy (cryoanalgesia) could reduce pain and anxiety during arterial punctures in 120 critically ill, conscious adults. Patients rated their pain on a 0-10 scale and anxiety using a standard questionnaire. The go…

This study looked at whether brief, mobile-friendly lessons (micro-learning) could improve critical care nurses' self-confidence, motivation, and stress levels after performing CPR. 100 nurses from intensive care units took part. Researchers measured changes using surveys before …

This study tested whether two advanced heart ultrasound techniques (LACI and LV speckle tracking) can better predict complications like hospital readmission, heart attack, or stroke after TAVI valve replacement. Researchers studied 100 patients with severe aortic stenosis before …