Huashan Hospital

This completed study looked at 136 people with newly-diagnosed primary central nervous system lymphoma (a rare brain cancer). Researchers compared standard chemo alone versus chemo plus the targeted drug orelabrutinib. The goal was to see if the combination improved tumor shrinka…

This pilot study tested the drug tofacitinib in 19 adults with refractory myasthenia gravis, a condition where standard treatments fail. Participants took a 5 mg tablet twice daily for 4 months, followed by a 1-month washout. The study measured changes in muscle strength and dail…

This study tested a skincare cream containing a snail-derived ingredient (SCA) to see if it helps facial skin heal faster after a laser treatment. Twenty-four adults received the active cream on one side of their face and a plain moisturizer on the other. The researchers measured…

This study tested a multimodal program combining cognitive training, physical exercise, and healthy lifestyle education in 120 older adults (ages 50-75) with mild cognitive impairment or normal cognition. Participants were randomly assigned to the program or health education alon…

This completed study at Huashan Hospital looked at data from 778 adults on long-term hemodialysis. Researchers used artificial intelligence to build models that could give early warnings about inadequate dialysis and help diagnose complications like heart disease. The goal is to …

This completed study used ultrasound to examine the structure of nerves in the neck (the brachial plexus) in 200 adults scheduled for elective surgery. Researchers recorded how many nerve bundles were visible at different nerve roots. The goal was to better understand normal anat…