Samsung Medical Center

This study tested a one-time intravenous dose of stem cells (EN001) in 3 adults with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1E, a severe inherited nerve disorder that causes muscle weakness, loss of sensation, and often wheelchair dependence. The main goal was to check safety, with ear…

This study tested whether personalized, automatic coaching messages based on continuous glucose monitor readings and mood can help people with insulin-treated type 2 diabetes improve their blood sugar control. 46 adults completed the 12-week program. The goal was to see if this a…

This study tested two different eye drop treatments for dry eye disease in 55 adults scheduled for cataract surgery. One group used rebamipide drops alone, while the other used a combination of diquafosol and cyclosporine drops. Participants started treatment one month before sur…

This study tested the drug osimertinib in 73 adults with a specific type of lung cancer (EGFR mutation-positive) that had spread to the lining of the brain. The goal was to see if the drug could control the cancer and help patients live longer. Participants took one pill daily, a…

This study tested whether a mobile app helps cancer patients recognize and report treatment side effects to their doctors. 222 adults receiving chemotherapy or radiation therapy used the app to track symptoms. The goal was to improve patient involvement in managing their own care…

This study tested a smartphone app that gives personalized advice to breast cancer patients for managing lymphedema (arm swelling). 58 adults with this condition used the app and gave feedback on how easy and helpful it was. The goal was to see if the app is a practical tool for …

This study looked at nearly 2,000 adults aged 60-70 who had heart valve replacement surgery. Researchers compared those who got a mechanical valve versus a biologic (tissue) valve to see if one type was linked to a higher risk of developing depression, anxiety, or sleep disorders…

This study gathered information and tissue samples from 2,000 head and neck cancer patients in South Korea. The goal was to learn more about how the disease affects Asian populations, since most existing research comes from Western countries. By analyzing this data, researchers h…

This study looked at over 200,000 adults with cardiogenic shock, a life-threatening condition where the heart suddenly can't pump enough blood. Researchers wanted to see if frailty (a measure of weakness and vulnerability) could predict who would survive, and if age changed that …

This study looked at over 133,000 adults with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes who smoked cigarettes. Researchers wanted to see if switching to e-cigarettes would lower the risk of heart problems and diabetes complications. The study reviewed health records to compare outcomes bet…