National Cheng-kung University Hospital

This study looked at whether help from a significant other (like a family member or friend) can improve how well people with high blood pressure follow healthy habits and take their medication. 133 people with high blood pressure and their significant others took part. The signif…

This study tested a self-management app for women who had high blood pressure during pregnancy and continued to have it after childbirth. 99 women were randomly assigned to use the app or receive usual care. The app aimed to help them track their blood pressure, reduce stress and…

This study tested whether adding coenzyme Q10 (a natural substance found in the body) to standard epilepsy medications could safely reduce seizures in adults whose epilepsy does not respond to drugs alone. Thirty-nine adults with drug-resistant epilepsy took either coenzyme Q10 o…

This study tested a new hand rehabilitation method for stroke patients that combines force control training with mirror visual feedback. Five stroke survivors participated, using a special hand training system while watching a mirror to create the illusion of movement in their af…

This study looked at whether wearing a carbon fiber ankle foot brace helps stroke survivors walk better while doing another task, like thinking or carrying something. 26 people who had a stroke completed walking tests with and without the brace while their brain activity was meas…

This study tested whether catching a real drone or a virtual one improves eye-hand coordination and thinking skills in healthy adults aged 60 and older. 38 participants tried both real and virtual drone-catching exercises. The goal was to see which type of training works better f…

This study examined 549 older adults (65+) to see if metabolic syndrome is connected to vitamin D levels, even in those without vitamin D deficiency. Researchers used surveys and blood tests to gather data. The goal was to better understand these relationships, not to test a trea…

This study surveyed 432 healthcare professionals in Taiwan to understand how they use bone turnover markers and vitamin D in their practice. The goal was to identify educational needs and improve osteoporosis management. No treatments were tested; instead, the study gathered info…