Royal College Of Surgeons, Ireland

This study tested whether taking a low dose of aspirin early in pregnancy could prevent serious complications for mothers with pre-existing diabetes. 137 women with type 1 or type 2 diabetes were randomly assigned to take either aspirin or a placebo pill daily, starting in their …

This study tested whether a shorter version of a proven exercise and education program is practical to deliver in Ireland's healthcare system for people with chronic hip tendon pain. It enrolled 65 adults with hip pain lasting over 3 months to compare a 6-session physiotherapy pr…

This small study tested whether breathing muscle training exercises are safe and practical for adults in intensive care who are on or recently off ventilators. Researchers worked with 22 patients to see if they could complete the exercises and measured their breathing strength. T…