Erasmus Medical Center

This study looked at whether a two-step machine perfusion technique could safely prepare and test higher-risk donor livers for transplantation. Researchers used the machine to revive and assess 206 livers from donors that would typically be considered too risky, then transplanted…

This study tested whether giving people with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) personalized information about their genetic risk and/or coaching could help them stick to recommended lifestyle changes. Researchers wanted to see if these strategies were better than standard ad…

This study tested if starting a portable heart-lung machine (ECPR) immediately at the scene of a cardiac arrest, rather than waiting until the hospital, could save more lives. It involved 221 adults under 50 who did not respond to standard CPR for 20-45 minutes. The goal was to s…

This study tested a new way to give chemotherapy to patients with a rare and aggressive abdominal cancer called malignant peritoneal mesothelioma. For patients who could not have major surgery, doctors delivered the drug paclitaxel directly into the abdomen through a small port. …

This study tested whether giving personalized advice about sleep or nutrition could help night shift workers avoid negative health effects. Researchers followed 57 healthy shift workers for several months, comparing those who received tailored advice to a group that did not. They…

This study looked at 775 women who had breast-conserving surgery and radiation for breast cancer. Researchers compared different combinations of surgical and radiation techniques to understand which approaches lead to less scarring and better cosmetic results. The goal was to hel…

This study tested whether listening to music at home before colon cancer surgery could reduce patients' anxiety. 116 patients were randomly assigned to either listen to music three times daily for a week before surgery or receive usual care. Researchers measured anxiety, pain, st…

This study tested whether an AI tool that listens and writes notes during patient visits could reduce the heavy paperwork burden on family doctors. Researchers observed 12 doctors and their patients, comparing their work before and after using the tool. The goal was to see if the…

This study aimed to understand how a dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria spreads in hospitals and communities. Researchers collected samples from water sources, hospital environments, and people in three countries to track transmission routes. The goal was to develop better s…

This study aimed to measure how much heart tissue a new, larger freezing balloon catheter could treat during a standard procedure for atrial fibrillation (AFib). Researchers used detailed 3D heart maps before and after the procedure in 20 patients with intermittent AFib to measur…

This study tested a comfortable, wearable device called the viQtor to see if it could spot early signs of health decline in patients recently moved from the intensive care unit (ICU) to a regular hospital ward. About 180 patients wore the device for up to 5 days while receiving t…