Zhujiang Hospital

This study tested whether giving very high doses of vitamin C to adults with sepsis (a life-threatening infection) could reduce the chance of death within 28 days. 234 patients received either vitamin C or a placebo for up to 4 days. The goal was to see if vitamin C helps control…

This study looked at 377 people with knee osteoarthritis who needed total knee replacement. It compared what happens when surgeons remove a small fat pad at the front of the knee versus leaving it in place. The goal was to see which approach leads to better pain relief, daily fun…

This study looked at 150 adults having gallbladder surgery to see if fatty liver disease (MAFLD) makes special dye imaging less clear. The goal was to create a way to predict imaging quality before surgery. Results help doctors know when the imaging might not work well.

This study examined the gut bacteria of 1,530 adults aged 30 to 95 to find connections with health measures like blood tests, weight, and mood. Participants provided blood, urine, and stool samples during a routine health check. The goal was to identify bacterial patterns linked …

This study looked at how tiny pieces from gut bacteria, called peptidoglycan fragments, might be linked to alcohol-related liver disease. Researchers collected stool samples from 40 people with liver cirrhosis to measure these fragments. The goal was to see if these fragments cou…