Qilu Hospital Of Shandong University

This study tested whether a probiotic called Weizmania Coagulans BC99 could improve gut bacteria and blood fat levels in overweight adults. 72 participants took either the probiotic or a placebo daily for 8 weeks. Researchers then checked changes in gut microbes and fat markers l…

This study tested a drug called clomastine fumarate in 28 children aged 3-12 with Williams syndrome, a genetic condition that causes developmental delays. The goal was to see if the drug could improve thinking, movement, and social skills by repairing brain myelin. The study used…

This study looked at 200 people with suspected hilar cholangiocarcinoma, a cancer at the liver's bile duct junction. Researchers compared two biopsy methods—one using an endoscope through the mouth (EUS-FNA/B) and another using a scope through the bile duct (ERCP with or without …

This study looked at blood proteins from 394 people with high fever to see if a computer could find a pattern that tells bacterial infections apart from viral ones. The goal is to create a simple test that helps doctors choose the right treatment faster. The research is complete …

This study tested whether injecting botulinum toxin type A (like Botox) into surgical wounds can prevent bad scars. Fifty patients with emergency cuts or skin lumps took part. Doctors measured scar width, height, color, and how visible the scar was, and asked patients how satisfi…

This study tested spironolactone, a common diuretic, in 2 children aged 3-10 with NCOR gene mutations and autism. The goal was to see if it could improve learning, memory, and autism symptoms. The drug is already known to be safe in children for other uses.