Maimónides Biomedical Research Institute Of Córdoba

This study tested whether a daily probiotic drink could slow the buildup of calcium in blood vessels (vascular calcification) in 84 adults with advanced chronic kidney disease. Participants took either the probiotic or a placebo for 6 months, and researchers tracked changes in ki…

This pilot study tested whether a device called Fesia Grasp, which uses mild electrical pulses to stimulate hand muscles, could help people recovering from a stroke. Sixteen participants with arm weakness received either FES therapy or standard physical therapy twice a week for s…

This study compared two treatments for shoulder pain caused by calcium deposits: ultrasound-guided barbotage (a needle procedure to wash out the calcium) and shock wave therapy. Researchers measured pain and shoulder function in 63 adults aged 30–60 over 6 months. The goal was to…

This completed study looked at vitamin D levels in 30 young medical residents at a hospital in Spain. Those found to have low vitamin D were given a supplement and rechecked. The goal was simply to understand how common vitamin D deficiency is in this group.

This study tested whether teaching people about healthy lifestyles—through workshops or digital messages—could improve their cardiovascular health and help with food insecurity. It involved 460 participants from vulnerable populations. The goal was to see if better health knowled…

This study looked at 236 kidney transplant patients to find out why some fail to develop immune protection against cytomegalovirus (CMV) in the first 45 days after surgery. Researchers reviewed medical records to compare patients who had a strong immune response with those who di…