Medical University Of Graz

This study looked at whether taking a special iron supplement for three months could raise hemoglobin levels in blood donors who had low iron. Fifty donors with iron deficiency took the supplement, and researchers measured changes in their blood and quality of life. The goal was …

This study tested whether verapamil, a drug usually used for high blood pressure, could help preserve the body's ability to make insulin in people newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. 136 adults took either verapamil or a placebo daily for 12 months. The main goal was to measure…

This study tested whether adding a special brace (InternalBrace) to a donated Achilles tendon graft improves outcomes for people needing a second ACL repair. Thirty-two adults with a torn ACL graft and knee instability were randomly assigned to receive the graft with or without t…

This study tested whether a two-piece zirconia (ceramic) dental implant works as well as a standard titanium implant when placed immediately after a tooth is removed. Thirty-three adults with good oral health and enough bone received either a zirconia or titanium implant. Researc…

This study tested two types of dental implants in 40 adults needing a single tooth replacement. One group received a standard implant with a bone graft, while the other got a sloped implant without grafting. The goal was to see which approach better maintains bone and gum health …

This study looked at 24 children with fingertip amputations treated with a semi-occlusive wound dressing. Researchers tracked pain levels and how well the finger healed. The goal was to understand pain progression and recovery outcomes in young patients.

This study tested a 4-week cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program designed to help people with functional tremor (a movement disorder not caused by brain damage) learn to reframe their thoughts. Twenty adults with the condition completed the program. Researchers measured chan…

This study created a registry for children and young adults with severe immune cytopenias—conditions where the immune system attacks blood cells. Researchers observed 80 participants over up to 4 years, collecting data on symptoms, treatments, and test results. The goal was to im…

This study looked at 39 adults with missing back teeth who got a single implant crown. Researchers compared three ways of attaching the crown (screw-retained, cemented, or using the Acuris system) to see how they affected gum inflammation and bone loss over one year. The goal was…

This study involved 20 adults with no teeth in their lower jaw who needed six dental implants. Researchers compared implants that were loaded (had a tooth replacement attached right away) with those that were not loaded or healed differently. The goal was to see which approach le…

This study looked at 263 severely injured trauma patients to find out how often they develop early blood clotting problems (called eTIC) and excessive clot breakdown (hyperfibrinolysis) within the first hour of arriving at the emergency room. Researchers used a special test calle…

This study tested two different ankle brace treatments in 14 children with cerebral palsy who have tight calf muscles. One group wore a standard brace almost all day, while the other group used a new brace that allows more ankle movement during the day. The goal was to see which …

This study tested a new way to detect early lung changes in people with COPD or ILD by analyzing carbon dioxide (CO2) in their breath in real time. The goal was to find damage before standard lung function tests show any problems. Researchers compared results from 40 participants…

This study looked back at 16 people who had a tooth moved from one spot to another in their mouth (autotransplantation) along with a special procedure to help the tooth's blood supply return. The goal was to see if the tooth survived and if blood flow came back. The study was com…

This study explored whether long-term stress before catching COVID-19 makes it more likely to develop long COVID. Researchers followed 380 adults who tested positive for COVID-19 and tracked their symptoms beyond four weeks. The goal was to see if chronic stress is a risk factor,…

This study looked at whether being physically active over a lifetime is linked to developing a rare heart condition called wild-type transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy. Researchers compared exercise histories of 180 people over age 60—some with the condition, some with heart fa…

This study looked at whether drinking more water could help dentists create more of a natural healing material from a patient's own blood. The material, called platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), is used to help gums and bone heal after dental implant surgery. Researchers measured how mu…