Changhai Hospital

This study tested two different strengths of a precise, high-dose radiation treatment (called SBRT) when combined with chemotherapy for people with locally advanced pancreatic cancer. It involved 119 participants who had not received prior cancer treatments. The goal was to see w…

This study tested two different radiation therapy approaches for people with locally advanced pancreatic cancer. Researchers compared a new method that targets areas where cancer is most likely to return against the standard radiation approach. The goal was to see if the new meth…

This study aimed to find the best time to perform a follow-up endoscopic procedure after using sound waves to break up painful stones in the pancreas. Researchers compared doing the follow-up procedure on the same day versus waiting until the next day in 220 adults with chronic p…

This study tested if using a special nutrition powder with a smaller dose of laxative could clean the colon as well as the standard method for a colonoscopy. Researchers wanted to see if this new approach caused fewer side effects like bloating and nausea. They compared the two m…

This study tested whether adding an immunotherapy drug to the standard pre-surgery treatment (chemotherapy and radiation) could improve results for patients with a specific type of ultra-low rectal cancer. It involved 201 patients who were randomly assigned to receive either the …

This study investigated a common ultrasound artifact that looks like a blood clot in the heart but isn't dangerous. Researchers examined 172 patients with atrial fibrillation to understand this 'Floating Lotus' sign and identify which patients are most likely to have it. The goal…

This study tested a new computer program (AI) designed to help doctors tell the difference between harmless lumps and dangerous tumors in the pancreas of patients with long-term pancreatitis. The AI analyzed medical scans and data from 113 patients to predict which lumps were lik…

This study tested a training program for doctors to use a special microscope called confocal laser endomicroscopy (CLE) during endoscopy. The goal was to see if the training helped doctors more accurately spot stomach cancer and precancerous growths in real-time. The study involv…

This study tested if a special type of electrical nerve stimulation, inspired by wrist-ankle acupuncture theory, could help reduce pain after lung surgery. Researchers compared the real stimulation to a fake (sham) treatment in 156 patients who had a specific type of minimally in…

This study tested if a gentle electrical stimulation device worn on the wrist could help patients need less strong pain medication during surgery. Researchers worked with 60 adults undergoing general anesthesia to see if the device made the body's stress response to the breathing…

This study analyzed global health data from 1990 to 2021 to understand how often pancreatic cancer and pancreatitis occur, cause death, and create disability in adults aged 70 and older across 204 countries. Researchers examined patterns by region, sex, and development level, and…