Samsung Medical Center

This study tested whether the drug osimertinib could help control a serious complication where lung cancer spreads to the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It involved 73 adults in South Korea with a specific genetic mutation in their lung cancer who had already tr…

This study tested a new home-based therapy program for children with cerebral palsy. It used special sensors and video games to help kids improve the use of their weaker arm and hand during daily activities. The goal was to see if this remote therapy could be a practical and effe…

This study tested if sending personalized weekly text messages could help people with type 2 diabetes who use insulin. The messages gave advice based on the person's continuous glucose monitor data and their mood. Researchers compared 46 people who got the messages to those who d…

This small study tested a single infusion of stem cells from donated umbilical cords in three adults with a severe, inherited nerve disease called Charcot-Marie-Tooth type 1E (CMT1E). The main goal was to check if the treatment was safe. Researchers also looked for early signs th…

This study tested whether a special wearable support suit could help reduce and prevent back pain in hospital staff who lift and move patients. It involved 30 male patient transporters at a single hospital who wore the suit during their work. The main goal was to see if using the…

This study tested whether a smartphone app could help cancer patients better track and report the side effects of their treatment. Over 200 patients starting chemotherapy or radiation used the app to log symptoms, which were then shared with their care team. Researchers wanted to…

This study compared two different eye drop treatments for managing dry eye in people getting cataract surgery. Fifty-five patients with existing dry eye used either one medication alone or a combination of two medications starting one month before surgery and continuing for three…

This study tested if a newer sedative drug (remimazolam) works better than a standard one (midazolam) for people getting a diagnostic upper endoscopy. Researchers compared the two drugs in 132 healthy volunteers to see which led to a faster procedure and more successful sedation.…

This study tested a new smartphone app designed to help breast cancer survivors manage lymphedema, a common condition causing arm swelling. Researchers wanted to see if the app, which gave personalized care tips based on arm measurements, was practical and easy for patients to us…

This study looked at whether a newer type of diabetes medicine (SGLT2 inhibitors) might lower the risk of developing lung cancer compared to an older type (sulfonylureas) in people who have both type 2 diabetes and COPD. Researchers analyzed the existing medical records of over 2…

This large study looked at whether switching from regular cigarettes to e-cigarettes leads to better health outcomes for adults newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Researchers analyzed health records of over 133,000 people to compare risks of heart attacks, strokes, and diabete…

This study looked back at the medical records of 3,131 patients who had surgery to try to cure their esophageal cancer at a major hospital in South Korea. Researchers analyzed what complications patients experienced after surgery and how long they lived. The goal was to better un…

This study looked at over 200,000 patients who experienced severe heart shock to understand how being frail affects their chances of survival and recovery. Researchers analyzed hospital records to see if frailty could predict who was more likely to die in the hospital or have lon…

This study looked at how breast cancer survivors with arm swelling (lymphedema) perceive their condition and how that perception affects their quality of life. Researchers compared 203 women's own feelings about their swelling to actual physical measurements of their arms. The go…