Maimónides Biomedical Research Institute Of Córdoba

This study tested whether a daily probiotic supplement could slow the progression of vascular calcification (hardening of blood vessels) in people with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease. Over 6 months, researchers compared changes in blood vessel health, kidney function, …

This study tested whether a health education program could improve long-term heart health and reduce food insecurity in vulnerable families. Over 24 months, 460 participants were taught about healthy lifestyles and then split into groups receiving different levels of follow-up su…

This study compared two common procedures for treating chronic shoulder pain caused by calcium deposits in the tendons. 63 adults with pain lasting over 3 months were randomly assigned to receive either ultrasound-guided barbotage (a needle procedure to break up the deposit) or s…

This study looked back at health records to check vitamin D levels in 30 new medical residents at a hospital in Spain. The goal was to see how common vitamin D deficiency was in this group. Residents found to be deficient were given a vitamin D treatment (calcifediol) and had the…