University Of Padova

This study tested whether a single session of hypnosis could help medical trainees manage work-related stress and anxiety. Twenty-six participants had their stress levels and thinking skills measured before and after hypnosis. The goal was to see if hypnosis could reduce negative…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) can help people with hoarding disorder feel less upset and more willing to throw away personal items. 80 adults from the general population took part. Researchers measured anxiety, mood, and whether participants actually discar…

This study looked at 10 adults with moderate-to-severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) who were on breathing machines. Researchers used a non-invasive imaging technique called electrical impedance tomography (EIT) to find the best ventilator pressure settings that mini…

This study looked at how a brain protein called BDNF changes throughout the day and whether those changes are linked to thinking skills like memory and attention. Researchers also tested if a single session of exercise could raise BDNF levels and improve cognitive performance. Fi…

This study looked at whether taking a daily supplement called PQQ for six weeks changes how the body burns fat and energy during exercise in people who are not endurance-trained athletes. Twenty-four basketball players were randomly assigned to take either PQQ or a placebo. Resea…

This study looked at whether giving extra oxygen during heart-lung bypass affects kidney function after heart surgery. 104 adults having planned heart surgery took part. The goal was to see if extra oxygen helps or harms the kidneys and other organs.

This study involved 500 adults on breathing machines in the ICU. Researchers compared two ways of measuring airway pressure at the end of a breath to see which better predicts lung injury. The goal was to improve how doctors assess risk and adjust ventilator settings for patients…