Université De Sherbrooke

This small study tested whether taking a ketone salt supplement could improve heart function in people with heart failure. Twenty participants with stable heart failure took either the supplement or a carbohydrate placebo during two separate heart scans. Researchers measured chan…

This study tested if combining pain education with a medication called propranolol could help people with chronic low back pain or fibromyalgia. It was a small, early-stage trial to see if the approach was practical and acceptable to patients, and to get a first look at whether i…

This small pilot study tested whether a 7-day fast at home is possible and acceptable for adults with Long COVID. Researchers wanted to see if fasting, which can reduce inflammation, might improve how patients feel and function. The main goal was to check if people could complete…

This study aimed to see if two simpler tests could accurately diagnose asthma, potentially replacing more complex hospital breathing tests. Researchers tested 123 people referred by their family doctor for suspected asthma. They compared a handheld breath test (measuring exhaled …

This small, early-stage study tested whether gentle electrical stimulation of nerves in the neck or face could help reduce severe shortness of breath in people with advanced COPD. Eight participants used a device that delivered a mild tingling sensation during exercise tests, com…

This study aimed to better understand how brown fat (a special type of fat that burns calories) works in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers exposed 6 participants to cold temperatures to activate their brown fat, then used advanced medical imaging to measure how it responde…