Fudan University

This study looked at whether tiny plastic particles (microplastics) we are exposed to daily can contribute to obesity and gut problems. Researchers gave 96 overweight adults a probiotic supplement or a placebo to see if it could reduce the harmful effects of microplastics. The go…

This study tested a combination of three drugs (capecitabine, lenvatinib, and tislelizumab) given after surgery to 65 adults with biliary tract cancer. The goal was to see if the treatment could help keep cancer from coming back and improve survival. The approach is for disease c…

This early-stage trial tested whether a heated chemotherapy drug called raltitrexed is safe and tolerable for people with colorectal cancer. 30 patients received the treatment directly into their abdomen during surgery. The goal was to find the best dose with the fewest side effe…

This study tested whether using less dexamethasone (a steroid) along with two other drugs (NEPA and olanzapine) can still prevent nausea and vomiting caused by strong chemotherapy. 644 adults receiving high-risk chemo took part. The goal was to see if the reduced-steroid approach…

This study looked at whether it's safe to stop changing wound dressings after gastrointestinal cancer surgery. Over 1,100 adults who had surgery for GI cancer were split into two groups: one had no dressing changes after the first 48 hours, and the other had routine changes every…

This study looked at whether a special nerve block, called an erector spinae plane block, can reduce pain after breast cancer surgery that includes implant reconstruction. 100 patients scheduled for this surgery were randomly assigned to receive the nerve block or not. The main g…

This study looked at how ozone, a common air pollutant, reacts with natural oils on the skin and what that means for skin health. Forty healthy young adults in Shanghai took part. Researchers measured changes in skin chemicals, hydration, water loss, and pH after exposure to ozon…

This study looked at nearly 3,000 people who had small, non-cancerous polyps (called non-advanced adenomas) found during their first screening colonoscopy. Researchers wanted to see how many of these people later developed more serious growths or colon cancer during follow-up col…

This study looked at whether giving 7-11-year-old children in Shanghai a daily breakfast with fruits and vegetables could improve their thinking, mood, and attention. Over 250 kids took part, eating the extra produce for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in cognitive skills,…

This study looked at 4000 people with advanced EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer who had already received a third-generation targeted therapy (EGFR-TKI). The goal was to see if adding a precise type of radiation (stereotactic radiotherapy) to remaining tumors could be a safe…

This study looked at 200 older adults with COPD and a condition called sarcopenic obesity (muscle loss with excess fat). Researchers used a special body scan to measure body composition and see if it could help predict disease severity, quality of life, and future health problems…