Fudan University

This early-stage trial tested how well people with colorectal cancer tolerate a heated chemotherapy drug called raltitrexed given directly into the abdomen. The goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. 30 patients took part to help guide future studies.

This study looked at whether it's safe to stop changing wound dressings after gastrointestinal cancer surgery. Over 1,100 adults who had surgery for GI cancer were split into two groups: one had no dressing changes after the first 48 hours, and the other had routine changes every…

This study looked at whether a special nerve block, called an erector spinae plane block, can reduce pain after breast cancer surgery that includes implant reconstruction. 100 patients scheduled for this surgery were randomly assigned to receive the nerve block or not. The main g…

This study looked at 200 people over 65 with COPD and a condition called sarcopenic obesity (muscle loss plus obesity). Researchers used a special body scan to measure body composition and see if it could help predict breathing problems, hospital stays, and quality of life. The g…

This study looked at how ozone, a common air pollutant, reacts with natural oils on the skin and what immediate effects it has. Forty healthy young adults in Shanghai were exposed to either clean air or ozone. Researchers measured changes in skin chemicals, hydration, moisture lo…

This study looked at whether tiny plastic particles (microplastics) we are exposed to daily might contribute to weight gain and inflammation. Researchers gave 96 overweight adults either a probiotic supplement or a placebo to see if the probiotic could reduce the harmful effects …