Istituto Auxologico Italiano

This study looked at whether metyrapone, a drug that lowers cortisol, can improve health in 20 adults with mild Cushing's syndrome (a condition of high cortisol). Researchers measured changes in blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, and mood over the treatment period. The goa…

This study looked at whether Argentine tango classes can improve thinking, mood, and movement in people with mild to moderate Parkinson's disease. 45 participants took part in the dance program. Researchers measured changes in memory, attention, walking, balance, and emotional we…

This study investigates why humans swing their arms when walking, a common but poorly understood movement. Researchers observed 25 people, including healthy volunteers and those with conditions like multiple sclerosis or stroke, walking on a special treadmill. The goal is to lear…

This study looked at how women with anorexia nervosa perceive sounds they make themselves compared to sounds made by others. Researchers tested 31 women (some with anorexia, some healthy) to see if their brains dampen self-generated sounds differently. The goal was to better unde…

This study looked at how COVID-19 infection changes hormone levels in the body. Researchers measured hormones like thyroid, testosterone, and cortisol in 220 hospitalized COVID-19 patients and compared them to non-COVID patients. The goal was to understand if the virus causes hor…

This study looked at why leg muscles often stay weak even after ACL surgery and rehab. Researchers tested 10 people to see if the brain unconsciously stops using the injured leg, a pattern called 'learned non-use'. They measured muscle activation, balance, and brain activity to u…

This study tested a new way to take MRI pictures of the heart's left atrium. The standard method may underestimate its size and function. Researchers compared focused images to standard ones in 200 adults to see which is more accurate. The goal is to improve how doctors assess he…

This study looked at what unpleasant sensations or pain people with ALS experience during clinical trial procedures like tests or drug administration. Researchers interviewed 15 patients to understand their discomfort and how it affects their willingness to stay in trials. The go…

This study looked at how shock wave therapy helps reduce arm stiffness (spasticity) in people who had a stroke. Twelve adults with stroke-related arm tightness received the treatment. Researchers wanted to find out if the therapy works by changing the muscle's physical properties…

This study looked at 10 children aged 5-15 with growth hormone deficiency to see if 6 months of hormone therapy changes their biological age (measured by DNA markers). Researchers compared epigenetic age before and after treatment. The goal was to learn how growth hormone affects…

This study looked at whether women with obesity perceive sounds they make themselves as quieter than sounds made by others, compared to healthy-weight women. 37 women completed a listening task where they compared the loudness of tones they triggered versus tones triggered by the…