China Medical University Hospital

This small, early-stage study tested whether combining two existing cancer drugs (alectinib and nivolumab) could help control advanced liver cancer that had stopped responding to standard treatments. It involved just 5 patients with recurrent or treatment-resistant liver cancer. …

This study tested whether a new medication called DAAOI-P could help people with Parkinson's disease who also have dementia. Researchers enrolled 61 participants to see if the drug could improve walking, thinking skills, and behavioral symptoms. They used brain scans and other te…

This study tested whether a weight loss app and team competition could help hospital employees with obesity lose weight. Over 500 staff members with a high body mass index participated in the program, which encouraged healthy eating and exercise. The goal was to create a healthie…

This study tested three different medication combinations to see if they could reduce breathing pauses during sleep in adults with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea. Forty-five participants spent a night in a sleep lab, where half received an active medication and half r…

This study tested a 12-week phone app and activity tracker program designed to help office workers improve their diet, increase physical activity, and reduce long periods of sitting. Researchers compared the app to usual care in 101 workers to see if it improved health markers li…

This study tested a new, swallowable smart capsule designed to monitor pressure inside the abdomen. The capsule wirelessly sends data to an external device, aiming to provide a safer and easier alternative to the current method that uses a bladder catheter. Researchers tested the…

This study tested whether high-dose omega-3 supplements (fish oil) could help reduce ADHD symptoms in children aged 6-12 who showed signs of high inflammation. Fifteen children who weren't taking ADHD medication received either omega-3 or a placebo for 12 weeks. Researchers measu…

This study tested a new ankle-strengthening machine to see if it works better than traditional elastic band exercises for athletes with chronic ankle instability. Fourteen young athletes with wobbly ankles followed a six-week training program using either the machine or the bands…

This small study tested whether a pine bark extract supplement could help reduce fatigue and improve recovery after intense exercise. Fourteen healthy adults took either the supplement or a placebo for four days before performing cycling tests. Researchers measured how long parti…

This study tested whether light therapy devices could help older adults with chronic insomnia sleep better. Researchers enrolled 60 participants aged 60+ who had trouble sleeping for at least 3 months. They compared three different light treatments—bright light, near-infrared lig…

This study tested whether a specific probiotic called Lactobacillus plantarum PS128 could help reduce tics and improve quality of life for children with Tourette's syndrome. Over 12 weeks, 80 children with Tourette's took either the probiotic or a placebo pill, while 40 healthy c…

This study looked at how well a long-acting pain medication works for people after surgery. Researchers followed 634 patients having planned operations to see if this medication helped control pain better and improved recovery. The goal was to find safer, more effective ways to m…

This study looked at whether people who develop long-lasting nerve pain after a shingles outbreak are more likely to be diagnosed with dementia later on. Researchers analyzed the health records of nearly 69,000 adults who had shingles, comparing those who got this chronic pain to…

This study looked back at the health records of over 400,000 adults who had heart surgery to see if receiving a specific sedative (dexmedetomidine) around the time of their operation was linked to better recovery. Researchers compared patients who got the drug to those who did no…

This study looked back at medical records of 274 patients who had emergency surgery for a torn aorta (type A aortic dissection) at one hospital in Taiwan. Researchers wanted to understand how often patients experienced brain-related complications like strokes, paralysis, or coma …