Chung Shan Medical University

This large study looked back at health records of over 450,000 adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity to see if starting two newer types of diabetes drugs (GLP-1s and SGLT2is) close together is better than other strategies. It aimed to find out which early drug combination leads…

This study tested whether taking capsules containing nettle and cranberry could help prevent recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Sixty adults with a history of frequent UTIs took either the capsules or a placebo twice daily for eight weeks. Researchers tracked how long par…

This study tested whether taking a daily probiotic capsule for 35 days could help relieve the symptoms of dry eye. It involved 88 adults aged 20-65 who had been diagnosed with dry eye. Researchers measured changes in tear production, eye surface health, and patient-reported comfo…

This small pilot study tested whether a non-invasive magnetic brain stimulation technique could improve balance and mobility in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers compared different frequencies of stimulation in 21 participants to see effects on walking, reaching, and m…

This study tested whether a daily dietary supplement called astragaloside could help reduce knee discomfort and improve movement in healthy, active adults. Over 12 weeks, 50 participants took either the supplement or a placebo pill. Researchers measured changes in knee function, …

This study tested whether an 8-week online mindfulness program could help reduce depressive symptoms and improve quality of life for university students. 69 students aged 18-25 with mild to severe depressive symptoms were randomly assigned to either the mindfulness program or a m…

This study tested whether acupuncture can help relieve eye fatigue, especially from using phones and computers. Thirty adults who regularly experienced eye strain were randomly assigned to receive either real acupuncture or a fake, non-penetrating needle treatment. Researchers me…

This study tested several new cookie recipes to see how they affect blood sugar levels in healthy people. Researchers recruited 12 healthy adults to eat different cookies and measured their blood sugar over two hours. The goal was to gather information to help develop cookies tha…

This study looked back at medical records to see if a modified hookwire technique was safe for marking lung nodules before surgery. Researchers analyzed data from over 1,000 patients to compare the risk of a collapsed lung (pneumothorax) between the modified hookwire and a dye-on…

This study looked at the connection between a mother's depression and her toddler's sleep problems. Researchers wanted to see if certain bedtime parenting practices could lessen this negative link. They surveyed 126 mothers in Taiwan with children aged 1-3 years to gather informa…

This study tested whether a supplement called AstraGin, made from ginseng and astragalus extracts, helps healthy adults absorb more amino acids from whey protein. Thirty healthy adults took either AstraGin or a placebo with a protein shake, and researchers measured amino acid lev…