Shanghai Jiao Tong University School Of Medicine

This study tested two different antibiotic combinations to eliminate Helicobacter pylori stomach infections in people whose previous treatments failed. Researchers compared a newer regimen containing minocycline to a standard therapy, looking to see if the newer option could work…

This study tested three different antibiotic combinations for people whose Helicobacter pylori stomach infection did not clear up with previous treatments. Researchers compared a dual therapy, a triple therapy containing rifabutin, and a standard quadruple therapy in 360 particip…

This study tested if a medication called sacubitril/valsartan is better than a standard drug at preventing a return of irregular heartbeats after a corrective heart procedure. It involved 320 older adults with high blood pressure and atrial fibrillation who had undergone a cathet…

This study tested whether a special mobile phone app could help women with early breast cancer follow their prescribed treatment plans more closely and feel better during recovery. Researchers randomly assigned 540 patients to either use the app, which provided reminders, educati…

This study tested whether a traditional Chinese herbal pill called Liuwei Dihuang could help control age-related hearing loss. It involved 120 older adults in China with mild to moderate hearing decline, who took either the herbal pill or a placebo for one year. Researchers measu…

This study tested whether taking Korean red ginseng capsules for 12 weeks could improve markers of antioxidant activity and general well-being in 900 middle-aged and older Chinese adults who felt persistently tired or unwell ('sub-healthy'). Participants were randomly assigned to…

This study tested a new digital game designed to assess balance in older adults living at home. Researchers compared the game's results to traditional balance tests done by a physical therapist. They also wanted to see if making the test into a game made it more enjoyable and mot…

This study aimed to find the best way to take a tissue sample (biopsy) during an endoscopy to accurately diagnose early-stage stomach cancer. Researchers compared a standard method using white light to a newer method using special imaging and magnification. The goal was to see if…

This study aimed to find the best colonoscopy technique for telling cancerous polyps apart from harmless ones during the procedure. It compared three methods: two using special dyes and one using a special light filter. The goal was to help doctors make more accurate decisions on…

This study analyzed the medical records of over 3,300 people with tinnitus to learn more about its different forms. Researchers grouped patients by their type of tinnitus and looked for patterns in their health data. The goal is to create tools that help doctors better identify a…

This study aimed to understand how different popular diets affect belly fat and overall health in healthy young adults. Researchers compared seven eating plans, including time-restricted eating and fasting diets, over a 4-week period. They measured changes in body fat, blood mark…