University Of Chile

This study tested whether sending WhatsApp messages that suggest combining a dental check-up with an existing medical appointment, along with price discounts, encourages people to schedule preventive dental care. Over 300,000 adults aged 18-70 who hadn't seen a dentist in 6 month…

This study tested two ways to numb the shoulder for pain relief after arthroscopic surgery. The standard method can sometimes weaken the diaphragm, making breathing harder. The new method combines two different nerve blocks to try to avoid that problem. 50 adults having shoulder …

This study tested whether teaching people about pain during light cycling helps chronic low back pain more than cycling alone. Twenty-four adults with long-term back pain took part. Both groups did light cycling, but one group also learned about how pain works. The goal was to se…

This study tested a short, practical program called Problem Management Plus (PM+) to help adults with depression or anxiety in a primary care clinic in Chile. 56 participants were randomly assigned to either PM+ or their usual care. The goal was to see if PM+ was feasible and acc…

This pilot study tested a computer-controlled system that automatically delivers propofol (a sedation drug) to deeply sedated ICU patients on breathing machines. The goal was to see if the system could keep patients properly sedated while using less medication compared to standar…

This study looked at whether limiting eating to a 10-hour window each day (including a mandatory fast from midnight to 6 a.m.) could improve blood sugar control, appetite, and body clock function in night shift workers. Twenty-two healthcare workers who regularly work nights foll…

This study looked at 20 older adults (over 60) having planned surgery to see if inflammation in the body is linked to brain overactivity, which may be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers measured inflammatory markers in the blood and used EEG to monitor brain activi…

This study watched 49 adults with acute heart failure to see how their bodies get rid of extra fluid during a hospital stay. Researchers used exams, blood tests, and ultrasound to track the process. Patients were followed for one year to see who needed to return to the hospital o…

This study tested whether a special stitching technique (periosteal sutures) helps bone grafts heal better when placing dental implants in the upper front jaw. Forty adults who needed implants and bone grafting took part. The main goal was to measure bone thickness around the imp…

This study tested whether a mobile app with educational videos and serious games could improve knowledge about oral cancer and oral hygiene in adults aged 60 and older. 62 participants used either a version with videos and games or a version with videos only for 4 weeks. The goal…

This study looked at whether specific brain wave signals during surgery can predict how much pain a person will feel afterward. Researchers monitored 57 adults having laparoscopic abdominal surgery. The goal is to find better ways to manage pain after operations.