Insel Gruppe Ag, University Hospital Bern

This study looked at whether having neck surgery to remove cancerous lymph nodes before standard chemo-radiation therapy can reduce side effects and improve quality of life for people with advanced head and neck cancer. The trial involved 65 participants and compared those who ha…

This study tested whether a structured plan to remove extra fluids early can help patients with septic shock. 170 adults in the ICU were randomly assigned to either the fluid removal protocol or standard care. The goal was to see if the plan was feasible and reduced fluid overloa…

This study tested whether giving a clot-busting drug called tenecteplase directly into the brain artery helps stroke patients who still have blockages after a standard clot-removal procedure. 156 adults with acute ischemic stroke were randomly assigned to receive the drug or usua…

This study tested whether using a combination of pain medicines (magnesium, ketamine, lidocaine, and dexmedetomidine) along with some opioids helps patients recover better after major surgery compared to using opioids alone. 240 adults having planned major surgery took part. The …

This study checked if a new Swiss German language test works well for children. Researchers tested 180 kids aged 4-6 with normal hearing to find out typical speech understanding scores. The goal is to help doctors better assess hearing in Swiss German-speaking children.

This study looked at how small air sacs in the lungs (called alveoli) collapse in children aged 1 to 6 during anesthesia for MRI scans. Researchers used a special imaging technique to measure these changes before and after the procedure. The goal was to better understand how anes…

This study examined tumor samples from 150 people with colorectal cancer to see if a specific feature called 'intratumoral budding' could predict whether the cancer had spread to lymph nodes or other organs. Researchers used a special stain to count these buds and then compared t…

This study explored whether healthy adults can learn to increase communication between brain regions using real-time feedback of their own brain activity (neurofeedback). The goal was to see if this heightened brain network activity could improve visual perception and motor learn…

This study looked at how being at high altitude (above 3000 meters) affects the performance of highly trained medical rescuers. Twenty experienced doctors performed simulated rescue scenarios at both low and high altitude. Researchers measured the quality of their patient care, c…