Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta

This study tested whether simple foot exercises can improve blood flow in the legs of people with type 2 diabetes. 44 adults with diabetes for at least 5 years did either foot exercises or regular activity for 3 months. Those who did the foot exercises had better blood flow in th…

This study tested whether taking a combination of bitter melon extract and snakehead fish powder for four weeks could help lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. Eighty participants from community health centers in Indonesia took either the supplement or a placebo. The…

This study tested whether inhaling geranium essential oil can reduce nausea and vomiting in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. 90 adults took part, with one group smelling the oil and the other receiving no aromatherapy. Researchers measured symptoms before and 12 hours afte…

This study looked at whether smelling geranium essential oil during chemotherapy can help reduce pain and lower blood pressure. 90 Indonesian cancer patients under 65 with normal weight took part. Half received the aromatherapy for 15 minutes during their chemo session, while the…

This study tested whether smelling geranium essential oil can help reduce fatigue and improve sleep quality in people undergoing hemodialysis for kidney failure. 90 adults took part, and researchers measured their fatigue and sleep before and after the aromatherapy. The goal was …

This study tested whether a simple bedtime mindfulness meditation could help people on hemodialysis feel less anxious and more spiritually well. 58 adults on long-term dialysis were split into two groups: one practiced guided meditation during their sessions for four weeks, while…

This study looked at whether eating at different times during hemodialysis affects blood pressure stability and how well the treatment removes toxins. Researchers divided 40 kidney disease patients into groups that ate at set times or followed their usual habits. The goal is to f…