Air Force Military Medical University, China

This study tested whether adding thalidomide to glutamine can delay the onset of severe mouth sores caused by radiation therapy. 138 oral cancer patients were randomly assigned to receive either the combination or glutamine alone during their radiation treatment. The main goal wa…

This study tested a non-invasive device that stimulates a nerve in the ear (taVNS) to see if it can calm inflammation and improve gut function in people with acute pancreatitis. Sixty adults with early-stage pancreatitis received either the real stimulation or a sham device. The …

This study looked at whether a non-invasive electrical stimulation at acupoints can improve sleep after general anesthesia in 104 elderly patients having abdominal surgery. The treatment was applied before and after surgery, and sleep was measured during the first night and 24 ho…

This study followed 300 adults with functional dyspepsia (chronic stomach discomfort) who were taking standard medications like acid reducers or antidepressants. The goal was to see which factors—such as anxiety or sleep problems—might predict whether symptoms improve after 6 mon…

This completed survey in China asked nearly 1,500 parents, dentists, and members of the public about their knowledge and acceptance of using general anesthesia for children's dental procedures. Participants filled out an anonymous online questionnaire. No treatments or medical in…

This study tested two types of glottis mask airways (a tube placed in the throat to help patients breathe during anesthesia) to see which one reduces the risk of stomach acid backing up into the throat. The tulip-shaped tip is designed to fit the larynx better than the classical …