Tri-service General Hospital

This study tested whether tadalafil, a drug often used for erectile dysfunction, can prevent nerve damage caused by docetaxel chemotherapy in men with metastatic prostate cancer. 90 participants were randomly assigned to receive either tadalafil plus standard care or standard car…

This study tested whether smelling lavender oil while doing slow breathing exercises could help nurses who work rotating shifts feel less burned out and sleep better. 70 nurses took part. The goal was to see if this simple, drug-free approach could improve their well-being.

This study tested whether giving a sedative called dexmedetomidine during lung surgery (VATS) can reduce coughing and pain, and help patients recover faster. 144 adults having non-intubated VATS took part. The goal was to see if the drug improves comfort and reduces the need for …

This study looked at whether giving a tiny amount of the opioid remifentanil right after surgery could prevent a condition called opioid-induced hyperalgesia, where opioids actually make pain worse. It involved 41 women with breast cancer having breast surgery under total intrave…

This study looked at whether high-fidelity simulation (realistic training with advanced mannequins) helps new nurses improve their technical skills and mental health. Seventy newly graduated nurses in Taiwan took part in a training session on handling airway emergencies. Research…

This study looked at 61 night workers to understand how their sleep patterns relate to their ability to pay attention and their heart rate variability. Participants took sleep questionnaires and used supplements like melatonin or the medication ramelteon. The goal was to see if t…