Shanghai Jiao Tong University School Of Medicine

This study looked at whether Korean red ginseng capsules can reduce oxidative stress (a type of cell damage linked to aging) in healthy adults aged 40 to 75. About 900 participants took either the ginseng or a placebo for 12 weeks. The main goal was to measure changes in blood ma…

This study tested different doses of two antibiotics (minocycline and metronidazole) in a 14-day bismuth-based treatment for people whose H. pylori infection didn't clear with earlier treatments. The goal was to find a version that kills the bacteria just as well but causes fewer…

This study tested whether a traditional Chinese herbal pill, Liuwei Dihuang, can help manage age-related hearing loss. 120 adults aged 65-75 with mild to moderate hearing loss took either the pill or a placebo for 48 weeks. The goal was to see if the pill improved speech understa…

This study tested whether a three-drug combination containing rifabutin works better than other treatments for people whose H. pylori infection did not clear with earlier antibiotics. 360 adults who had failed prior treatment took one of three therapies. The main goal was to see …

This study looked at whether a combination drug (sacubitril/valsartan) can prevent atrial fibrillation from returning after a catheter ablation procedure in older adults with high blood pressure. About 320 people aged 55-80 took either the combination drug or a standard blood pre…

This study tested three different colonoscopy techniques to see which one best predicts whether colorectal growths are cancerous. Over 500 patients with at least one growth larger than 6mm took part. The results showed that narrow band imaging (a special light filter) works as we…

This study looked at whether a special endoscopy technique called magnifying endoscopy with narrow band imaging (ME-NBI) is better than standard biopsy for diagnosing early stomach cancer. Researchers compared the accuracy of both methods in 211 patients with suspicious stomach l…

This study tested a new exercise program for people with knee osteoarthritis. The program used a software that gave personalized exercises and real-time feedback through wearable devices. 30 adults with knee osteoarthritis took part. The goal was to see if the program could impro…

This study tested whether a mobile app could help women with early breast cancer follow their treatment plans and feel better. 540 women were split into two groups: one used the app for reminders and tips, the other had standard follow-up. The goal was to see if the app improved …

This study looked at how different eating plans—like time-restricted eating, alternate-day fasting, and low-calorie diets—affect belly fat and health markers in healthy adults aged 18-35 with normal weight. Participants followed their assigned diet for 4 weeks, then were monitore…

This study tested a digital balance assessment that uses gamification (like animated avatars and progress bars) to make balance testing more engaging for older adults. 40 community-dwelling seniors participated in two phases: first to see if the digital test matched a clinician's…

This study looked at the electronic health records of 3,345 adults with tinnitus to find patterns and risk factors for different subtypes of the condition. Researchers used data from three hospitals in China to build prediction models. The goal was to improve how doctors classify…