Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital

This study tested a new ventilator setting called NAVA for people with obstructive lung diseases like COPD who need help breathing. The goal was to see if this smarter mode, which syncs better with the patient's own breathing signals, could reduce the number of days they need to …

This study compared two antibiotic treatments for eradicating H. pylori, a common stomach bacteria linked to ulcers and cancer. Over 300 adults in Taiwan were randomly assigned to receive either a newer, simpler two-drug regimen or a more complex standard three-drug regimen. The …

This study compared two common types of bowel-cleansing drinks that people take before a colonoscopy. Researchers wanted to see if one was as effective at cleaning the bowel for the procedure, and if it was safer or easier for patients to tolerate. They enrolled 440 adults in Tai…

This study looked back at past patient records to compare different nerve-blocking techniques used for pain relief after knee replacement surgery. Researchers analyzed 126 patients to see which method provided the best pain control with the fewest side effects, like muscle weakne…

This study tested whether a specific aromatherapy program could help reduce stress and improve sleep for nurses. It involved 69 hospital nurses, with one group receiving the aromatherapy treatment and the other continuing their normal routine. The goal was to see if this compleme…

This study tested a digital education program designed to help older adults with COPD (a chronic lung disease) better manage their condition. The program used videos and other materials to teach patients about their disease and self-care strategies. Researchers wanted to see if t…

This small study tested whether inhaling hydrogen gas around the time of surgery could help control pain and reduce inflammation afterward. It involved 37 adults having a specific back surgery for a herniated disc. Researchers measured patients' pain levels and blood markers to s…