University Medical Centre Ljubljana

This study tested whether adding a painless carbon dioxide (CO2) gas treatment to standard wound care helps heal hard-to-treat diabetic foot ulcers. Thirty adults with diabetes and stubborn foot sores received either standard care alone or standard care plus CO2 therapy for 4 wee…

This study looked at whether applying carbon dioxide gas directly to chronic leg or foot ulcers in people with diabetes can improve healing. The gas is thought to boost blood flow and oxygen delivery to the wound. Researchers measured how many wounds fully closed and how much wou…

This study looked at whether specific hand exercises can reduce stiffness in the nerve and tendon affected by carpal tunnel syndrome. 91 people with mild to moderate carpal tunnel did daily exercises for three weeks. Early results suggest that nerve and tendon gliding exercises m…

This study tested whether a non-invasive magnetic stimulation device can reduce symptoms of urgency urinary incontinence (sudden, strong urges to urinate) in women. 70 adult women with this condition were randomly assigned to receive either real magnetic stimulation or a sham (fa…

This study looked at 40 ICU patients on breathing machines to see if automatic cuff pressure monitoring reduces pneumonia compared to manual checks. The goal was to find a better way to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia. Results will help guide future care.

This study looked at 52 adults who had Fontan surgery for heart defects, focusing on how their gut works, inflammation levels, and nutrition. Researchers compared them to healthy people or those with simpler heart issues. The goal was to understand why some patients develop gut p…

This study looked at whether doctors followed guidelines to screen COVID-19 patients for hepatitis B before giving them steroids. Researchers tracked 1793 hospitalized adults to see if the virus reactivated. The goal was to understand risks and improve safety in a country with lo…