Erasmus Medical Center

This study tested a chemotherapy drug (paclitaxel) given directly into the abdomen for people with a rare cancer called malignant peritoneal mesothelioma who cannot have standard surgery. Seven participants received weekly treatments to find the safest dose and check side effects…

This completed study involved 775 women who had breast-conserving surgery and radiation for breast cancer. Researchers compared different surgery and radiation techniques to see which ones led to less breast hardening (fibrosis) and better cosmetic results. The goal was to find w…

This study tested a larger 31 mm cryoballoon in 20 people with atrial fibrillation to see how much heart tissue it can treat. Researchers measured the treated areas using 3D heart maps. The goal was to gather information, not to provide a new treatment.

This study looked at whether personalized sleep or nutrition strategies can reduce the negative health effects of night shift work. 57 rotating or night shift workers wore smart devices, took alertness tests, and gave blood samples. Researchers compared those who received the per…

This study tested an AI tool that automatically writes medical notes during doctor visits. The goal was to see if it could reduce the time doctors spend on paperwork and lower their stress. About 800 people, including doctors and patients, took part. The researchers measured how …