Tang-du Hospital

This study tested a new, custom-made 3D-printed device to hold breathing tubes in place for 66 obese adults. Standard methods often fail because of short necks and extra tissue, causing dangerous tube movement. The new holder is designed to fit each patient's face, and researcher…

This study looked at why people with IgA nephropathy (a kidney disease) often have trouble with memory and thinking. Researchers used advanced brain scans and analyzed gut bacteria and blood samples from 100 patients and 100 healthy people. The goal was to find connections betwee…

This study examined 200 adults who had surgery to remove plaque from their carotid arteries. Researchers identified bacteria living inside the plaques and tracked whether certain types were linked to later strokes, re-narrowing of the artery, or death. The goal was to learn which…