Zhujiang Hospital

This study tested whether giving very high doses of vitamin C to people with sepsis (a severe infection that can cause organ failure) could reduce the risk of death within 28 days. 234 adults in the ICU received either vitamin C or a placebo for up to 4 days. The main goal was to…

This study tested a combination of two drugs, azacitidine and venetoclax, in 40 adults aged 45 to 65 with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The goal was to see how safe and effective the combo is at shrinking the cancer. Participants received the drugs in 28-day cycle…

This completed study analyzed the gut bacteria of 1,530 adults aged 30 to 95 to find links with health measures like blood tests, body weight, and mood. Participants provided blood, urine, and stool samples during a routine health check. No treatment was given; the goal was simpl…

This study looked at 150 adults having gallbladder surgery to see if fatty liver disease (MAFLD) makes a special imaging technique less clear. The imaging uses a dye to help surgeons see bile ducts. Researchers found that fatty liver can reduce image quality and created a way to …

This completed study looked at whether fragments from gut bacteria (called peptidoglycans) are linked to alcohol-related liver disease. 40 participants with liver cirrhosis provided stool samples to measure these fragments. The goal was to see if these fragments could be used as …

This study looked at whether preserving or removing the infrapatellar fat pad (a small pad of fat in the knee) during total knee replacement leads to better outcomes for people with knee osteoarthritis. Over 370 participants were randomly assigned to one of two groups. Researcher…