Dalin Tzu Chi General Hospital

This study tested an herbal compound in 108 adults who had trouble sleeping and tinnitus (ringing in the ears) but did not want to take sleeping pills. Participants took either a low dose, high dose, or placebo daily for 3 months. Researchers measured changes in sleep quality and…

This study tested whether laser acupuncture can reduce severe itching in people on dialysis. Sixty patients were split into two groups: one received real laser acupuncture on specific acupoints during dialysis sessions, and the other received a sham (fake) laser treatment. Itchin…

This study tested a new colonoscopy method that uses water instead of air in the right part of the colon to see if it helps find more polyps (which can turn into cancer). About 414 adults getting a routine colonoscopy took part. The goal was to improve detection without making th…

This completed study looked at whether adding an integrated care model—including traditional Chinese medicine—to standard treatment could lower inflammation and depressive symptoms in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers measured blood markers of inflammation and used a …

This completed study followed over 18,000 Taiwanese Buddhists to see if a vegetarian diet is linked to a lower risk of chronic diseases like dementia, depression, heart disease, stroke, gout, cataracts, gallstones, and urinary tract infections. Researchers compared health records…