Mackay Memorial Hospital

This study tested whether a probiotic called Lactobacillus paracasei PS23 can reduce anxiety symptoms in adults with generalized anxiety disorder. Participants took either the probiotic or a placebo for a period, and researchers measured changes in anxiety levels, sleep, and gut …

Researchers looked at records from over 58,000 adults who had fall injuries to build a simple scoring system that estimates the chance of dying within 30 days. The tool uses age, sex, and vital signs taken in the emergency room. This study did not test any treatment—it only aimed…

This study looked at 61 women with overactive bladder whose symptoms didn't improve with one medication. Researchers gave them a combination of two drugs and tracked which factors made treatment more likely to fail. The goal was to better understand who might need different treat…

This study looked at 646 nurses from different generations to understand why they might want to leave their jobs. Researchers measured things like confidence, hope, and job satisfaction. The goal was to find ways to help keep experienced nurses working in hospitals.