Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-eppendorf

This study tested a short-term talk therapy for 24 adults with advanced cancer and high emotional distress. The therapy focused on relationship patterns and existential fears. Researchers checked if the therapy was safe, acceptable, and helpful. The goal was to see if this approa…

This study tested whether a nerve block (serratus anterior plane block) can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers after minimally invasive mitral valve repair. 78 adults having this heart surgery were randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block or a placebo. The…

This study tested a German version of a questionnaire that measures how well parents and children (ages 10-18) communicate. Over 2,300 families participated, and researchers checked if communication quality was linked to teens' mental health and physical symptoms. Two years later…

This study looked at two non-invasive methods to measure how well the brain controls its own blood flow during major non-cardiac surgery. The goal was to see if these measurements could help predict or prevent confusion and memory problems after surgery. Over 500 adults having lo…