Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital.

This study tested whether a half-dose blood thinner (ticagrelor) taken alone after heart stent placement works as well as the standard two-drug therapy in East-Asian patients with chronic coronary syndrome. Sixty participants were randomly assigned to one of three treatment group…

This study tested whether postbiotic suppositories (containing natural bacteria byproducts) could improve the vaginal microbiome in 15 infertile women aged 30-45 who had at least two failed IVF attempts. Participants used one suppository daily for 8 weeks. Researchers measured ch…

This study tested whether self-acupressure on two hand points (Shenmen and Neiguan) could reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout in 160 nurses. Nurses in the acupressure group pressed these points for about 2 minutes twice daily for two weeks. The study measured their sy…

This study tested two ways to keep patients comfortable and breathing on their own during throat surgery. One method used a sedative drug called dexmedetomidine, the other used a nerve block to numb the voice box. Both were combined with a special oxygen delivery system. The tria…