West China Hospital

This study looked at whether two diabetes medications, metformin and empagliflozin, can safely improve metabolic problems (like fat distribution and blood sugar) in people who received a kidney transplant. 105 adults with stable kidney function were randomly assigned to one of th…

This study tested a 12-week nursing program based on the Roy Adaptation Model for 115 adults who recently had a colostomy. The program included education, support, and family training to see if it could lower anxiety and depression and improve quality of life compared to standard…

This study looked back at 450 people who had surgery for a type of brain tumor called cerebellar glioma. Researchers wanted to see if where the tumor was located and its genetic makeup could predict how well surgery worked and how long patients lived. The goal was to find better …

This study looked at 800 children with congenital hydrocephalus (fluid buildup in the brain) to see which of two surgeries works better in the long run. Researchers compared a shunt (a tube that drains fluid) with a less invasive procedure called ETV. They also tested if a comput…

This study tested whether a nurse-led safety program (HFMEA) could reduce problems like re-bleeding, infection, or seizures after emergency brain aneurysm surgery. 156 adults with sudden brain bleeds were randomly assigned to either standard nursing care or standard care plus the…