Taipei Medical University

This study tested a 6-week diabetes self-management program for ethnic minority elderly (aged 60+) in rural Thailand. The program included weekly group sessions on diet, exercise, medication, and emotional coping, plus two home visits. Researchers measured changes in blood sugar …

This study tested a fiber-enriched, low-sodium liquid formula as the sole nutrition for 32 tube-fed nursing home residents with diabetes. Over three months, researchers measured changes in blood sugar, blood pressure, and nutritional status. The goal was to see if this special fo…

This study tested whether a fermented milk drink containing Lactobacillus casei strain Shirota (sold as Yakult) could improve gut health and slow muscle loss in 132 elderly Taiwanese adults with sarcopenia. Participants drank two bottles daily for 12 weeks. Researchers measured c…

This study tested a system that helps cancer patients manage fatigue. Patients used a phone app to report their tiredness and wore a smartwatch to track activity. Based on their fatigue level, they received personalized exercise advice. The goal was to see if this approach could …

This study tested whether taking UC-II, glucosamine, and curcumin together can reduce knee pain and inflammation. Thirty-two adults with chronic knee pain were randomly assigned to receive the supplement or a placebo for a set period. Researchers measured pain levels, knee functi…

This pilot study tested whether a structured foot-ankle exercise program could help adults with type 2 diabetes manage nerve pain, stress, and quality of life, compared to walking or standard care. Over 12 weeks, 108 participants either did foot-ankle exercises, walked regularly,…

This study tested whether foot-ankle exercises and walking exercises can reduce foot nerve pain, stress, and improve quality of life in people with type 2 diabetes. 375 adults with diabetes were split into three groups: foot-ankle exercises, walking exercises, or standard care. T…

This study tested whether a daily drink of perch essence can improve cognitive function in people with mild cognitive impairment. Fifty-four adults aged 45 and older took either perch essence or a placebo fish stock twice a day for 24 weeks. Researchers measured changes in memory…

This study tested whether watching virtual natural environments (via VR or tablet) for 10 minutes, three times a week over eight weeks could improve the physical and mental health of older adults living in long-term care facilities. 101 residents aged 60 and older took part. The …

This study tested whether a three-week virtual reality program could increase empathy in nursing assistants at long-term care facilities. 103 participants were split into two groups: one that watched short VR videos of residents' lives followed by group discussion, and a control …

This study tested whether using a digital incentive spirometer (TryBreath) for 3 weeks could improve lung function and breathing muscle strength in 30 healthy adults aged 18 to 45. Participants used the device with a mobile app that gave real-time feedback. Researchers measured c…

This study tested whether playing an educational board game could improve nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and confidence about dengue compared to a standard lecture. Over 100 nurses from 14 health centers in Indonesia took part, each receiving a single 90-minute session of either t…

This study tested whether a single virtual reality (VR) session, where caregivers experience what it's like to have dementia, could improve their empathy and attitudes. 227 caregivers of people with dementia took part. The results showed that the VR session helped caregivers bett…

This study tested whether a machine learning model could predict kidney injury caused by platinum chemotherapy more accurately than doctors. Researchers followed 77 cancer patients receiving cisplatin or carboplatin, tracking their kidney function over time. The goal was to see i…

This study tested whether adding game-like elements—such as points, leaderboards, and team challenges—could encourage 255 university students in Taiwan to walk more each day. Participants were split into groups that used these features separately, combined, or through a mobile ga…