Peking University First Hospital

This study tested a new treatment called urinary microbiota transplantation (UMT) for people with a rare bladder condition (cystitis glandularis) linked to pelvic lipomatosis. 110 adults who had not improved with standard care received weekly UMT infusions for one month. The trea…

This study tested a new antibody drug (C5 monoclonal antibody) in 16 people with anti-GBM disease, a severe autoimmune condition that attacks the kidneys. The goal was to see if the drug could prevent kidney failure better than current treatments. The approach targets part of the…

This study looked at whether adding dexmedetomidine to standard pain relief after cancer surgery helps elderly patients (65-90 years old) live longer. The idea is that this medicine might reduce stress, inflammation, and confusion, which could improve immune function and lower th…

This study tested a nurse-led smartphone app to help heart failure patients manage their health at home after leaving the hospital. 104 patients were split into two groups: one got the app plus regular care, the other got regular care alone. The app provided medication reminders,…

This study tested whether an artificial intelligence (AI) system can help doctors find prostate cancer on MRI scans. 365 men who needed a prostate biopsy took part. Researchers compared how often AI and senior radiologists detected dangerous cancers. The goal was to see if AI can…

This study tested a new mix of pain medicines (dexmedetomidine, esketamine, and ropivacaine) against the standard mix (sufentanil and ropivacaine) for epidural pain relief during childbirth. 300 pregnant women took part to see if the new combination works as well and is safer for…

This study tested whether giving a combination of two sedative drugs (dexmedetomidine and esketamine) at night can improve sleep quality for adults in the intensive care unit who need a breathing machine or high-flow oxygen. Researchers measured sleep stages using brain monitorin…

This study tested whether adding a medication called dexmedetomidine to standard pain control could reduce the risk of delirium (sudden, severe confusion) in elderly patients after cancer surgery. Researchers enrolled 1,500 patients aged 65 and older who were having major cancer …

This study created a new grading system using 3D imaging to help surgeons better plan operations for patients with rare adrenal tumors called PPGL. Researchers looked at data from 500 patients who had surgery to remove these tumors. The goal was to make surgery safer and more per…

This study looked at 70 adults with psoriatic arthritis to compare two types of drugs—upadacitinib and IL-17 inhibitors—in everyday medical practice. Researchers tracked joint and skin symptoms over 24 weeks to see which treatment worked better. The goal is to help doctors and pa…

This study followed 221 overweight or obese mothers and their children for 8 to 10 years after a pregnancy exercise program. Researchers measured blood sugar, body mass index, and other health markers to see if exercise during pregnancy had lasting benefits. The goal was to under…

This study looked at 121 people who had surgery to remove or partially remove an adrenal gland because of Cushing's syndrome. Researchers wanted to see if the size of the remaining adrenal gland could predict how long patients would need to take steroid replacement therapy after …

This study in eight Beijing communities tested whether short educational videos could improve people's understanding of secondary hypertension. Over 1,000 adults completed a questionnaire before and after watching five one-minute videos on WeChat. The goal was to see if this simp…