Helsinki University Central Hospital

This study followed 250 children who received oral immunotherapy (OIT) for severe milk allergy to see how well it works over time. Researchers measured how much milk participants could drink and how their quality of life improved. The goal is to understand the long-term benefits …

This study looked at whether the drug mepolizumab can improve symptoms in people with a specific combination of asthma, nasal polyps, and sensitivity to aspirin or similar painkillers. 95 adults received either mepolizumab or a placebo injection every month for 16 weeks. Research…

This study looked at whether offering families extra support from a paediatrician and social worker after a child's dental surgery under anaesthesia helps them attend follow-up appointments and keep teeth healthy. 89 children with severe cavities took part. The goal was to see if…

Researchers in Finland are testing a web-based neuropsychological rehabilitation program for adults who have recently had an acquired brain injury from causes such as stroke, encephalitis, or trauma. The program, called the iRENE Digital Pathway, uses online sessions and question…

This study looked at two methods to treat concha bullosa, a condition where the middle turbinate in the nose is enlarged and can block sinuses. 62 adults with chronic sinusitis were randomly assigned to have the turbinate crushed or partially removed during sinus surgery. After o…

This study looked at how two common drugs—carvedilol (for heart conditions) and diclofenac (a painkiller)—change the way the body processes other medications. Twelve healthy volunteers took a mix of test drugs with either carvedilol, diclofenac, or a placebo. The goal was to see …

This study tested how grapefruit juice and the HIV drug cobicistat affect levels of esketamine, a depression treatment, in 12 healthy volunteers. Participants received esketamine as a nasal spray or oral liquid, with or without these substances. Researchers measured drug levels i…