Qilu Hospital Of Shandong University

This early study investigated whether Botulinum Toxin Type A (Botox) injections could prevent scars from forming after surgery or traumatic injuries. Researchers tested three different doses of Botox on 50 patients with wounds on various parts of the body, comparing them to a con…

This study tested whether an existing allergy medicine, clomastine fumarate, could help children with Williams syndrome. Williams syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that causes developmental delays and learning challenges. Researchers wanted to see if this drug could improve bra…

This small, exploratory study tested whether spironolactone, a drug commonly used for high blood pressure, could help children with specific NCOR gene mutations who also have autism. The goal was to see if the drug could improve learning, memory, and autism-related behaviors. Onl…

This study tested whether a specific probiotic strain, Weizmania Coagulans BC99, could improve gut bacteria and key blood markers related to fat metabolism (like cholesterol and triglycerides) in overweight adults. For 8 weeks, 72 participants were randomly assigned to take eithe…

This study compared two different ways to take a tissue sample (biopsy) to diagnose a specific type of bile duct cancer where it enters the liver. Researchers enrolled 200 adults with imaging that suggested this cancer. They wanted to see which biopsy method was more accurate, sa…

This study tested a new blood test designed to quickly tell if a person's fever is caused by a bacterial infection or a viral one. Researchers used artificial intelligence to find specific proteins in the blood that signal the type of infection. The goal is to help doctors prescr…