Umc Utrecht

This study tested a two-step surgery for people with esophageal cancer who also had hardened arteries, which can increase the risk of a leak after the main cancer surgery. First, doctors performed a small laparoscopic procedure to prepare the stomach's blood supply. Then, 12-18 d…

This study aimed to find the best initial treatment for people recently diagnosed with a severe, fast-moving form of scleroderma. It compared two approaches: an aggressive stem cell transplant right away versus starting with standard immunosuppressive drugs and saving the transpl…

This study compared two ways to perform surgery for removable stomach cancer: traditional open surgery and newer laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery. It involved 210 patients in Western countries to see if the keyhole method leads to a shorter hospital stay and fewer complications aft…

This 12-month study tested a new automated system that delivers both insulin and glucagon to manage type 1 diabetes. It involved 243 adults in the Netherlands and compared this dual-hormone system to their current standard or advanced care. The main goal was to see if the new sys…

This study tested a new brain implant system designed to help people with locked-in syndrome communicate. The implant reads brain signals and wirelessly sends them to a computer, allowing users to control communication devices. The main goal was to see if patients could use this …