Dr Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital

This study tested whether using a special brain monitor (called cerebral NIRS) along with a treatment guideline could help prevent brain injury in very low birth weight preterm babies. About 129 infants born at 32 weeks or earlier, weighing 1500 grams or less, took part. The moni…

This study tested whether giving vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) during heart surgery reduces damage to the heart muscle in children with Tetralogy of Fallot, a birth defect. 60 children aged 1-10 years received either vitamin E or a placebo at the start of surgery. The main goal wa…

This study tested whether a new device called Mixsafe works as well as the standard Neopuff device for helping newborns breathe. 107 babies who needed breathing support at birth took part. The goal was to see if Mixsafe is a good alternative, which could make it easier for hospit…

This study tested a simple, home-based tongue exercise (pressing the tongue against the roof of the mouth) in 17 older adults with swallowing problems. The goal was to see if it could strengthen swallowing muscles and reduce the risk of food or liquid entering the airway. Partici…

This study tested whether hydroxytyrosol, a natural substance found in olives, could reduce inflammation and improve blood pressure in pregnant women with hypertension. 42 women took either hydroxytyrosol or standard care for 4 weeks. Researchers measured blood markers of inflamm…