Chung Shan Medical University

This completed study tested whether taking nettle and cranberry capsules twice daily for 8 weeks could prevent recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) in adults aged 30 to 75. Sixty participants with a history of frequent UTIs were given either the supplement or a placebo. Rese…

This study tested an 8-week online mindfulness program for university students aged 18-25 with depressive symptoms. The program included weekly videos, exercises, and assignments. Researchers compared it to a mental health education group to see if it could reduce depression and …

This study looked at whether sucking on ice (oral cryotherapy) can reduce sore throat and improve daily life in people with sleep apnea after robotic surgery. 64 adults took part. The goal was to see if this simple, low-cost method could ease pain and help patients get back to no…

This study tested whether acupuncture can relieve eye fatigue. Thirty adults who often feel eye strain from screens were split into two groups: one got real acupuncture, the other got a fake (sham) version. Researchers measured how well the eyes could focus before and after treat…

This study tested whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can improve balance and walking in people with Parkinson's disease. 21 participants received both low- and high-frequency stimulation in a double-blind …

This completed trial gave 30 healthy adults whey protein with either AstraGin (a supplement made from ginseng and astragalus extracts) or a placebo. Researchers measured amino acid levels in the blood over three hours and checked muscle strength and mass. The goal was to see if A…

This study looked at over 1,000 patients who had a lung nodule marked with a special trimmed wire before surgery. The goal was to see if this technique raised the risk of a collapsed lung (pneumothorax) compared to using dye alone. Researchers found that the trimmed wire did not …

This large study looked at health records from over 450,000 adults with obesity, type 2 diabetes, and early heart or kidney problems. Researchers compared people who added a second drug (either a GLP-1 or SGLT2) within 90 days of starting treatment to those who added a different …

This study explored the link between maternal depression and toddler sleep in 126 Taiwanese mothers with children aged 1 to 3. Researchers measured depression levels and sleep patterns, and also looked at how sleep parenting practices—like bedtime routines and where the child sle…