Qin Zhang

This study looked at whether giving ulinastatin during heart surgery can lower the chance of lung complications like infections or breathing failure. Researchers analyzed data from over 4,500 patients and also used computer models to understand how the drug works. The results sug…

This study tested a new nerve block technique to control pain after NUSS surgery for teens with pectus excavatum. Seventeen adolescents received ultrasound-guided injections to numb the chest area, aiming to avoid opioid painkillers. Researchers measured pain scores over 72 hours…

This study looked at how certain molecules in the body change when sepsis causes heart problems. Researchers studied 567 adults in the intensive care unit to find patterns that could explain this damage. The goal was to better understand the disease, not to test a new treatment.

This study looked at 567 intensive care patients to find early warning signs of severe sepsis. Researchers measured proteins in the blood, especially one called MMP-3, to see if they could predict organ damage or death. The goal was to better understand why some people get worse,…

This study looked at how certain natural chemicals in the body affect recovery after heart surgery. Researchers followed 287 adults having open-heart surgery to see if these chemicals are linked to problems like confusion after the operation. The goal was to better understand the…